Engine Type
Racing Outboard
Horsepower
400
Engine Model
400R
Boat Brand
Contender
Boat Model
26 Bay
Boat Type
Inshore Saltwater
Performance Summary
Top Speed
(mph @ rpm)
71.6 mph/6539 rpm
Acceleration
0 - 20 mph (seconds)
6.21
Acceleration
0 - 30 mph (seconds)
9.18
Test Date
November 14, 2023
Air Temperature (°F)
82
Elevation (FT)
75
Sea State
Choppy
Wind Velocity Range (MPH)
5
Fresh/Salt Water
Freshwater
| Details |
|---|
Engine Type
Racing Outboard
Horsepower
400
Engine Model
400R
Boat Brand
Contender
Boat Model
26 Bay
Boat Type
Inshore Saltwater
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine | 400R |
| Horsepower | 400 |
| Cylinders | 10 |
| Drive or gear model and ratio | HD Straight 1.60 |
| Mounting Bolt Hole | 3 |
| Engine Setback (in) | 22 |
| Engine Length (in) | 25 |
| Propeller | |
|---|---|
| Mercury Name | Bravo I LT |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Pitch | 21 |
| Number of Blades | 4 |
| Boat | |
|---|---|
| Boat Brand | Contender |
| Boat Model | 26 Bay |
| Boat Type | Inshore Saltwater |
| Boat Material | Fiberglass |
| Length (ft) | 26 |
| Beam (ft) | 8.5 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (gal) | 100 |
| Steering Type | Power Steering |
| Dry Boat Weight (lbs) | 4,200 |
| Performance |
|---|
| RPM Range | Speed (MPH) | Fuel Consumption (GPH) | Fuel Consumption (MPG) | Range (Miles) |
| 600 | 2.9 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 263 |
| 1000 | 5.7 | 2 | 2.8 | 284 |
| 1500 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 238 |
| 2000 | 8.7 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 177 |
| 2500 | 9.6 | 6.6 | 1.5 | 145 |
| 3000 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 1.2 | 118 |
| 3500 | 17.2 | 11.7 | 1.5 | 147 |
| 4000 | 36.9 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 287 |
| 4500 | 43.9 | 15.6 | 2.8 | 281 |
| 5000 | 48 | 17.3 | 2.8 | 276 |
| 5500 | 53.4 | 25.1 | 2.1 | 213 |
| 6000 | 63 | 31 | 2 | 200 |
| 6500 | 71.6 | 36.4 | 1.9 | 194 |