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
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.