2021 YAMAHA VX weight

Safety information
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EJU30683
The safe use and operation of this water-
craft is dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques, as well as upon the
common sense, good judgment, and ex-
pertise of the operator. Before using this
watercraft, make sure that its use is per-
mitted under local laws, bylaws, and regu-
lations, and always operate the watercraft
in full conformity with any requirements
and limitations imposed. Every operator
should know the following requirements
before riding the watercraft.
Before operating the watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding
Practice Guide, the Riding Instruction card,
and all labels on the watercraft. These ma-
terials should give you an understanding of
the watercraft and its operation.
Never allow anyone to operate this water-
craft until they too have read this own-
er’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Practice
Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels.
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Limitations on who may operate the watercraft
Make sure that the operator is 16 years of
age or older and has taken a boater safety
course.
Adults must supervise use by minors.
This watercraft is designed to carry the op-
erator and up to 2 passengers. Never ex-
ceed the maximum load limit or allow more
than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a wake-
boarder or water-skier is being pulled) to
ride the watercraft at any time.
Do not operate the watercraft with any pas-
sengers on board until you have consider-
able practice and experience riding alone.
Operating the watercraft with passengers
requires more skill. Take the time to be-
come accustomed to the handling charac-
teristics of the watercraft before trying any
difficult maneuvers.Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
erator, and passengers.
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(3) Pull the seat rearward and remove it.
To install the front seat:
(1) Insert the projection on the front of theseat into the stay on the deck.
(2) Push the rear of the seat down to secure- ly lock it in place.
(3) Securely install the rear seat in its original position.
EJU31364Handgrip
The handgrip is used when boarding the wa-
tercraft from the water and when the spotter
is facing rearward. WARNING! Do not use
the handgrip to lift the watercraft. The
handgrip is not designed to support the
watercraft’s weight. If the handgrip
breaks, the watercraft could fall, which
could result in severe injury.
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Reboarding grip
The reboarding grip is used when boarding
the watercraft from the water.
EJU34866Reboarding step (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
The reboarding step is used to assist in re-
boarding the watercraft from the water.
When boarding the watercraft, push the re-
boarding step down until it stops. The step
1Handgrip
1 Reboarding grip
1
1
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returns automatically to its original position
when released. WARNING! Do not use the
reboarding step to lift the watercraft. The
reboarding step is not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the reboarding
step breaks, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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VX / VX DELUXE
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED
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Use the reboarding step only to board the
watercraft in the water. Do not use the re-
boarding step for any other purpose. The
watercraft can be damaged.
EJU34873Bow eye
The bow eye is used to attach a rope to the
watercraft when transporting, mooring, or
towing it in an emergency. (See page 109 for
information on towing the watercraft.)
EJU34882Stern eyes
The stern eyes are used to attach a rope to
the watercraft when transporting or mooring
it.
1 Reboarding step
1 Reboarding step
1
11Bow eye
1 Stern eye
1
1
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EJU40423Cleat
The cleat is used to attach a ski rope to the
watercraft when pulling a wakeboarder or
water-skier. WARNING! Do not use the
cleat to lift the watercraft. The cleat is not
designed to support the watercraft’s
weight. If the cleat breaks, the watercraft
could fall, which could result in severe in-
jury.
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Pull-up cleats (VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED)
The pull-up cleats are used to attach a rope
to the watercraft when mooring it.
To use a pull-up cleat, pull it up. The pull-up
cleat returns automatically to its original posi-
tion when released. WARNING! Do not use
the pull-up cleats to lift the watercraft. The
pull-up cleats are not designed to support
the watercraft’s weight. If the pull-up cleats break, the watercraft could fall,
which could result in severe injury.
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Storage compartments
This watercraft is equipped with the following
storage compartments.
The storage compartments are not designed
to be waterproof. If you carry objects that
must be kept dry, put them in a waterproof
bag.
Make sure that the storage compartments
are closed securely before operating the wa-
tercraft.
EJU45250Bow storage compartment
The bow storage compartment is located un-
der the hood.
1 Cleat
11Pull-up cleat (VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
2 Pull-up cleat (VX LIMITED)
2
1
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Operation
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Operating your watercraftEWJ00511
Before operating your watercraft, become
familiar with all of the controls. Consult a
Yamaha dealer about any control or func- tion that you do not fully understand. Fail-
ure to understand how the controls work
could cause an accident or prevent you
from avoiding an accident.
EJU32965Getting to know your watercraft
Operating your watercraft requires skills ac-
quired through practice over a period of time.
Take the time to learn the basic techniques
well before attempting more difficult maneu-
vers.
Operating your new watercraft can be a very
enjoyable activity, providing you with hours of
pleasure. However, it is essential to familiar-
ize yourself with the operation of the water-
craft to achieve the skill level necessary to
enjoy riding safely.
Before operating this watercraft, read this
owner’s/operator’s manual, the Riding Prac-
tice Guide, the Riding Instruction card, and all
labels on the watercraft. Pay particular atten-
tion to the safety information beginning on
page 10. These materials should give you an
understanding of the watercraft and its oper-
ation.
Remember: This watercraft is designed to
carry the operator and up to 2 passengers.
Never exceed the maximum load limit or al-
low more than 3 persons (or 2 persons if a
wakeboarder or water-skier is being pulled)
to ride the watercraft at any time.
EJU33006Learning to operate your watercraft
Before operating the watercraft, always per-
form the pre-operation checks listed on page
69. The short time spent checking the water-
craft will reward you with added safety and
reliability.
Check local laws before operating your wa-
tercraft.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and keep
a safe distance away from people, objects,
and other watercraft. Select a wide area to
learn in, where there is good visibility and
light boat traffic.
Use the buddy system—operate with some-
one nearby. Scan constantly for people, ob-
jects, and other watercraft. Be alert for
conditions that limit your visibility or block
your vision of others.
You should grip the handlebars firmly and
keep both feet on the floor of the footwell. Do
not attempt to ride with passengers until your
operating skills are fully developed. Maximum load:
240 kg (530 lb)
Load is the total weight of cargo, op-
erator, and passengers.
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handlebars. The OTS system does not func-
tion below planing speeds or when the en-
gine is off. Once the engine slows down, the
watercraft will no longer turn in response to
handlebar input until you apply throttle again
or you reach trolling speed.
EJU45001Stopping the watercraft
The watercraft is not equipped with a sepa-
rate braking system. The watercraft slows
down by water resistance or, when operating
in reverse, by the water jet. The watercraft
slows down as soon as the throttle lever is re-
leased, but will coast for a distance before
fully stopping. If you are not sure you can
stop in time before hitting an obstacle, apply
throttle and turn in another direction.
From full speed, the watercraft comes to a
complete stop due to water resistance in ap-
proximately 70 m (230 ft) after the throttle le-
ver is released or the engine is stopped,
although this distance will vary depending on
many factors, including gross weight, water
surface conditions, and wind direction.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: If the RiDE lever is squeezed to slow down, the stopping distance is approxi-
mately 30% shorter than when the RiDE lever
is not used. However, this distance will vary
depending on many factors, including gross
weight, water surface conditions, and wind
direction.
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Allow adequate stopping distance. Stay
far enough away from others so you can
always safely coast to a stop.
Take early action to avoid collisions. Re-
member, watercraft and other boats do
not have brakes.
Operate defensively at safe speeds and
keep a safe distance away from people,
objects, and other watercraft to give you
time to stop.
Do not shut the engine off when slowing
down in case you need engine power to
steer away from a boat or other obstacle
that comes into your path.
VX / VX DELUXE / VX CRUISER / VX
LIMITED: To avoid rear-end collisions
while operating the watercraft, check
behind you before using the RiDE lever
to slow down or stop the watercraft.
EJU43446Operating the watercraft in reverse or
neutral (VX / VX DELUXE /
VX CRUISER / VX LIMITED)
Operating in reverse
When the RiDE lever is squeezed, the “R” (re-
verse) shift indicator will be displayed and the
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(5) Look in all directions, start the engine,and then start off slowly.
EJU43260Boarding with passenger(s)EWJ01800
Severe internal injuries can occur if wa-
ter is forced into body cavities as a re-
sult of being near the jet thrust nozzle.
Do not start the engine until the passen-
gers are seated with their feet on the
floor of the footwell and are securely
holding on to the person in front of them
or to the handgrip provided.
Before boarding the watercraft, make
sure that the engine is stopped. If the
engine is running, the reverse gate may
move down and a person boarding
could be pinched.
The heavier the total weight of the operator
and passenger(s), the more difficult it will be
to balance the watercraft. Do not operate the
watercraft when the total weight exceeds 240
kg (530 lb) including any cargo.
To board with passenger(s):
(1) Board as noted in the previous section“Boarding alone”.
(2) Grip the handlebars with both hands and place both feet on the floor of the foot-
well. (3) Have the first passenger move to the rear
of the watercraft.
(4) Have the first passenger board using the same procedure as the operator, place
their feet on the floor of the footwell, and
securely hold on to the operator.
(5) Have the second passenger follow the same procedure. When the second pas-
senger is boarding, try to balance the
watercraft together with the first passen-
ger.
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Specifications
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Specifications
Watercraft capacity:
Maximum people on board:3 person
Maximum load capacity: 240 kg (530 lb)
Dimensions and weight:
Length:
3.33 m (131.1 in) (VX-C)
3.37 m (132.7 in) (VX LIMITED, VX CRUISER,
VX DELUXE, VX)
Width: 1.24 m (48.8 in)
Height: 1.20 m (47.2 in)
Dry weight:
306 kg (675 lb) (VX DELUXE)
308 kg (679 lb) (VX CRUISER)
314 kg (692 lb) (VX DELUXE with audio)
316 kg (697 lb) (VX LIMITED, VX CRUISER
with audio)
318 kg (701 lb) (VX-C)
326 kg (719 lb) (VX)
Performance:
Maximum output (according to ISO 8665/SAE
J1228):74.6 kW at 7300 r/min (VX-C)
85.0 kW at 8000 r/min (VX LIMITED,
VX CRUISER, VX DELUXE, VX)
Maximum fuel consumption:
29.1 L/h (7.7 US gal/h, 6.4 Imp.gal/h) (VX-C)
33.0 L/h (8.7 US gal/h, 7.3 Imp.gal/h) (VX
LIMITED, VX CRUISER, VX DELUXE, VX)
Cruising range at full throttle: 2.12 hour (VX LIMITED, VX CRUISER,
VX DELUXE, VX)
2.41 hour (VX-C)
Trolling speed: 1500 ±100 r/min
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Number of cylinders: 3
Engine displacement: 1049 cm³
Bore × stroke:
82.0 × 66.2 mm (3.23 × 2.61 in) Compression ratio:
11.0 : 1
Valve clearance-intake (cold): 0.15–0.22 mm (0.0059–0.0087 in)
Valve clearance-exhaust (cold):
0.26–0.32 mm (0.0102–0.0126 in)
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Cooling system: Water
Starting system:
Electric
Ignition system: T.C.I.
Spark plug (NGK): CR9EB
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Battery capacity:
12 V, 18 Ah
Battery type: YTX20L-BS
Charging system: Flywheel magneto
Drive unit:
Propulsion system:Jet pump
Jet pump type: Axial flow, single stage
Impeller rotation:
Counterclockwise
Jet thrust nozzle angle: 24+24 °
Fuel and oil:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Minimum octane rating (PON): 86
Minimum octane rating (RON): 90
Recommended engine oil:
YAMALUBE 4W or 4-stroke motor oil
Recommended engine oil type SAE: SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
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