Bayliner - 197 SD (2012-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 3.5 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 11.5 sec |
| Test Power | 1 x 135-hp MerCruiser 3.0L TKS |
| Transmission | N/A |
| Ratio | N/A |
| Props | N/A |
| Load | 2 person, 1/2 fuel, no water, 25 lbs of gear |
| Climate | 80 deg.; 70% humid.; wind: 0 mph; seas; calm |
| Length Overall | 18' 7'' 5.66 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8' 1'' 2.46 m |
| Draft | 2' 8'' .81 m |
| Dry Weight | 2,695 lbs. 1,222 kg w/ eng |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 35 gal. 132.5 L |
| Water Capacity | 10 gal. 37.8 L (optional) |
| Bridge Clearance | 7' 0'' 2.13 m |
| Deadrise/Transom | 17 deg. |
| Max Headroom | open |
| Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder’s website for the latest information available on this boat model. | |
Test Results
| RPM | MPH | Knots | Total GPH | MPG | NMPG | Range | NM Range | dBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 800 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 8.13 | 7.07 | 256 | 223 | 68 |
| 1000 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 0.6 | 7.09 | 6.17 | 223 | 194 | 67 |
| 1500 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 1.1 | 5.18 | 4.51 | 163 | 142 | 69 |
| 2000 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 2.3 | 3.15 | 2.74 | 99 | 86 | 74 |
| 2500 | 10.5 | 9.1 | 4.1 | 2.58 | 2.24 | 81 | 71 | 81 |
| 3000 | 20.8 | 18.1 | 4.7 | 4.47 | 3.89 | 141 | 123 | 83 |
| 3500 | 27.1 | 23.6 | 5.6 | 4.88 | 4.25 | 154 | 134 | 83 |
| 4000 | 31.8 | 27.7 | 6.7 | 4.75 | 4.13 | 150 | 130 | 82 |
| 4500 | 35.8 | 31.1 | 8.6 | 4.16 | 3.62 | 131 | 114 | 84 |
| 4900 | 39.1 | 34.0 | 11.2 | 3.50 | 3.05 | 110 | 96 | 87 |
Performance Chart
Speeds measured with Stalker ProSports radar gun. Fuel consumption (gallons per hour) measured with Floscan digital fuel-flow meter on gas inboards, sterndrives, and outboards, TechMate electronic scan tool on gas EFI inboards, Caterpillar digital fuel-flow meter on diesel engines, or permanently installed fuel-monitoring equipment. Range is based on 90% of published fuel capacity. Sound levels determined using Radio Shack digital decibel meter on A scale. 68 dBA is the level of normal conversation.