Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests

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Suzuki Performance Notebook

Test No:
2008.05.04
Test Date:
05-12-2008
Test Boat:
Hells Bay Marquesa 18
Test Motor:
DF90

Hells Bay Marquesa 18
Boat
Material:
Fiberglass
Length:
17’ 11”
Beam:
6’ 4”
Weight kg (lbs.):
625 Lbs
Maximum HP:
90 HP
Fuel Capacity:
30 Gallons
Transom Height:
20”
Steering:
Hydraulic

Engine
Engine Type:
4-Stroke Inline 4
HP:
90 HP
Displacement:
91.7 cu. in.
Operating Range:
5300 – 6300 RPM
Weight (Lbs):
341 Lbs.
Lubrication:
Wet Sump
Fuel Delivery:
Multipoint EFI
Ignition:
Solid State

Propeller
Material:
Aluminum
Diameter/Pitch:
13.75 x 21
Number of Blades:
3

Mounting Height
Hole Position:
1st Hole
Gear Ratio:
2.59:1

Test Conditions
Water Conditions:
1 Ft Chop
Wind Velocity:
5 to 7 MPH
Air Temperature:
80º F
Fuel Load:
30 Gallons
Weight kg (lbs.):
2 persons, Typical Gear

Performance Summary
Top Speed:
44.5 MPH
0 to 30 MPH:
5.45 sec.
Optimum Cruising Range:
263 Miles @ 3500 RPM
Best Fuel Efficiency:
9.74 MPG @ 3500 RPM

Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG Range
IDLE 2.30 0.10 23.00 621
1000 3.90 0.30 13.00 351
1500 5.50 0.55 9.91 268
2000 6.70 0.80 8.31 224
2500 8.20 1.50 5.47 148
3000 16.70 1.90 8.79 237
3500 22.40 2.30 9.74 263
4000 27.80 2.95 9.42 254
4500 31.70 3.65 8.67 234
5000 35.50 5.15 6.88 186
5500 39.60 7.15 5.53 149
6150 44.50 8.50 5.23 141

Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.

Results may vary.

For more information, contact: Hell's Bay Boat Works Co.