Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2006-014
- Test Date:
- 02-10-2006
- Test Boat:
- Sea Chaser 250LX
- Test Motor:
- DF250
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 24'10"
- Beam:
- 8'7"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2800 lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 300 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 85 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 25"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke V6
- HP:
- 250 HP
- Displacement:
- 220.5 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5500 - 6100 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 580 lbs
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel System:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 16 x 20
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 2nd Hole
- Jack Plate:
- No
- Set Back:
- n/a
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Slight Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 2 to 5 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 60° F
- Fuel Load:
- 65 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 Persons 50 lb. Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 50.2 MPH
- Time to Plane:
- 4.23 seconds
- Acceleration:
- 0 to 30 MPH in 5.2 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 317 Miles @ 3000 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 4.14 MPG @ 3000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 3.20 | 0.40 | 8.00 | 612 | 61.00 |
| 1000 | 5.20 | 0.65 | 8.00 | 612 | 65.00 |
| 1500 | 7.20 | 0.95 | 7.53 | 576 | 66.00 |
| 2000 | 9.00 | 2.60 | 3.44 | 263 | 70.00 |
| 2500 | 15.80 | 4.10 | 3.84 | 294 | 76.00 |
| 3000 | 23.40 | 5.70 | 4.14 | 317 | 78.00 |
| 3500 | 28.50 | 8.70 | 3.28 | 251 | 79.00 |
| 4000 | 33.20 | 10.30 | 3.22 | 247 | 85.00 |
| 4500 | 37.90 | 12.60 | 3.01 | 230 | 87.00 |
| 5000 | 42.80 | 16.60 | 2.58 | 198 | 88.00 |
| 5500 | 47.10 | 21.70 | 2.17 | 168 | 90.00 |
| 6000 | 50.20 | 24.30 | 2.07 | 158 | 90.00 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.