Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2008.08.09
- Test Date:
- 11-18-2008
- Test Boat:
- Dusky 203 Open
- Test Motor:
- DF175
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 22' 11"
- Beam:
- 8'
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 3100 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 200 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 60 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 25"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 175 HP
- Displacement:
- 2867 cc
- Operating Range:
- 5500 — 6100 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 485 Lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 14.5 X 21
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 3rd Hole Up
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Slight Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- Calm
- Air Temperature:
- 68° F
- Fuel Load:
- 30 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 Persons (Full Safety Gear)
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 46.1 MPH
- 0 to 30 MPH:
- 6.8 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 201 @ 4000 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 3.72 MPG @ 4000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.65 | 0.30 | 8.83 | 477 |
| 1000 | 4.15 | 0.50 | 8.30 | 448 |
| 1500 | 6.15 | 1.00 | 6.15 | 332 |
| 2000 | 7.45 | 1.65 | 4.52 | 244 |
| 2500 | 8.70 | 2.85 | 3.05 | 165 |
| 3000 | 11.60 | 4.00 | 2.90 | 157 |
| 3500 | 13.15 | 5.25 | 2.50 | 135 |
| 4000 | 24.35 | 6.55 | 3.72 | 201 |
| 4500 | 29.55 | 8.25 | 3.58 | 193 |
| 5000 | 34.85 | 10.60 | 3.29 | 178 |
| 5500 | 39.40 | 13.50 | 2.92 | 158 |
| 6200 | 46.10 | 17.15 | 2.69 | 145 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.