Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests

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Suzuki Performance Notebook

Test No:
2005-010
Test Date:
02-12-2005
Test Boat:
Glacier Bay 3470 2005
Test Motor:
DF250

Glacier Bay 3470 2005
Boat
Material:
Fiberglass
Length:
37' 6"
Beam:
13' 3"
Weight kg (lbs.):
13,700 lbs
Maximum HP:
600 HP
Fuel Capacity:
300 Gallons
Transom Height:
30"
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 Delivery:
Multipoint EFI
Ignition:
Solid State

Propeller
Material:
Stainless Steel
Diameter/Pitch:
16 x 17.5
Number of Blades:
3
Part Number:
99105-00800-175
Part Number:
99105-0080L-175

Mounting Height
Hole Position:
2nd Hole Up
Jack Plate:
No

Test Conditions
Water Conditions:
Light Chop
Wind Velocity:
1 to 2 MPH
Air Temperature:
78° F
Fuel Load:
225 Gallons
Weight kg (lbs.):
2 Persons 300 lb. Gear

Performance Summary
Top Speed:
35.4 MPH
Time to Plane:
NA
Acceleration:
NA
Optimum Cruising Range:
311 Miles @ 3500 RPM
Best Fuel Efficiency:
1.15 MPG @ 3500 RPM

Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG Range dB
IDLE 2.30 1.10 2.09 565 58.00
1000 4.00 1.80 2.22 600 60.00
1500 6.10 2.80 2.16 583 64.00
2000 8.20 4.90 1.66 449 68.00
2500 8.70 7.80 1.11 299 71.00
3000 9.70 12.30 0.79 213 75.00
3500 17.30 15.00 1.15 311 78.00
4000 21.00 19.50 1.08 291 80.00
4500 24.10 24.90 0.97 261 84.00
5000 27.90 30.90 0.90 243 86.00
5500 33.70 41.30 0.82 220 88.00
6000 35.40 46.10 0.77 207 89.00

Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.

Results may vary.

For more information, contact: Glacier Bay Cat