Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2008.05.01
- Test Date:
- 05-12-2008
- Test Boat:
- Blue Wave 180 V-Bay
- Test Motor:
- DF70
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 18’ 4”
- Beam:
- 7’ 4”
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 975 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 115 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 24 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 20”
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 70 HP
- Displacement:
- 91.7 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5000 – 6000 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 341 Lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 13.75 x 17
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 1st Hole
- Gear Ratio:
- 2.59:1
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- 1’ Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 3 to 5 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 88º F
- Fuel Load:
- 20 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 Persons, Typical Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 36.1 MPH
- 0 to 30 MPH:
- 5.98 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 215 Miles @ 3500 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 9.97 MPG @ 3500 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.10 | 0.10 | 20.50 | 443 |
| 1000 | 3.30 | 0.30 | 11.00 | 238 |
| 1500 | 4.80 | 0.55 | 8.64 | 187 |
| 2000 | 6.00 | 0.75 | 8.00 | 173 |
| 2500 | 7.00 | 1.30 | 5.38 | 116 |
| 3000 | 11.40 | 1.85 | 6.14 | 133 |
| 3500 | 19.50 | 1.95 | 9.97 | 215 |
| 4000 | 24.00 | 2.60 | 9.21 | 199 |
| 4500 | 27.70 | 3.30 | 8.38 | 181 |
| 5000 | 30.80 | 4.80 | 6.42 | 139 |
| 5500 | 34.20 | 6.30 | 5.43 | 117 |
| 5850 | 36.10 | 6.55 | 5.51 | 119 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.