Cruisers Sport Series - 298 Bow Rider (2013-)
Test Condition
| Time To Plane | 5.9 sec. |
|---|---|
| 0 to 30 | 9.0 sec. |
| Test Power | 1 x 320-hp MerCruiser 377 MAG |
| Transmission | MerCruiser B3 |
| Ratio | 2.2 |
| Props | 24'' |
| Load | 2 persons, 3/8 fuel, no water, 50 lbs. of gear |
| Climate | 70 deg., 79 humid.; wind: 0-2 mph; seas: calm |
| Length Overall | 29' 0'' 8.84 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 8' 6'' 2.59 m |
| Draft | 24.5'' 0.62 m |
| Dry Weight | 6,020 lbs. 2,730 kg. |
| Tested Weight | N/A |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 gal. 257 L |
| Water Capacity | 12 gal. |
| Bridge Clearance | 64.5'' 1.64 m |
| Deadrise/Transom | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 1.15 | 3.02 | 2.63 | 185 | 161 | 69 |
| 1000 | 5.6 | 4.9 | 1.85 | 3.04 | 2.64 | 186 | 162 | 69 |
| 1500 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 3.10 | 2.58 | 2.24 | 158 | 137 | 78 |
| 2000 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 4.90 | 2.09 | 1.82 | 128 | 111 | 78 |
| 2500 | 16.3 | 14.2 | 6.75 | 2.41 | 2.10 | 148 | 128 | 79 |
| 3000 | 23.4 | 20.3 | 8.50 | 2.75 | 2.39 | 168 | 147 | 80 |
| 3500 | 29.7 | 25.8 | 10.95 | 2.71 | 2.35 | 166 | 144 | 83 |
| 4000 | 35.3 | 30.7 | 14.30 | 2.47 | 2.14 | 151 | 131 | 85 |
| 4500 | 40.4 | 35.1 | 18.90 | 2.14 | 1.86 | 131 | 114 | 92 |
| 5000 | 45.5 | 39.5 | 24.20 | 1.88 | 1.63 | 115 | 100 | 95 |
| 5200 | 47.9 | 41.6 | 25.65 | 1.87 | 1.62 | 114 | 99 | 95 |
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.