Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2006.300.2
- Test Date:
- 04-17-2006
- Test Boat:
- Key West 268 CC
- Test Motor:
- DF300
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 26' 8"
- Beam:
- 9' 8"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 4510 lbs.
- Maximum HP:
- 450
- Fuel Capacity:
- 180 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 30"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke V6
- HP:
- 300
- Displacement:
- 4.0 Liter
- Operating Range:
- 5700 - 6300 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 604 lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel System:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 16 x 18.5
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 2nd Hole
- Jack Plate:
- No
- Set Back:
- n/a
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Moderate Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 5 to 7 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 75° F
- Fuel Load:
- 80 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 Persons 50 lb. Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 47.3 MPH
- Time to Plane:
- 5.81 seconds
- Acceleration:
- 0 to 30 MPH in 7.91 sec
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 536 Miles @ 3500 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 3.31 MPG @ 3500 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.60 | 0.45 | 5.70 | 918 | 56.00 |
| 1000 | 5.00 | 0.85 | 5.80 | 943 | 60.00 |
| 1500 | 7.10 | 1.45 | 4.90 | 788 | 68.00 |
| 2000 | 8.20 | 2.30 | 3.60 | 578 | 68.00 |
| 2500 | 9.50 | 3.90 | 2.40 | 393 | 77.00 |
| 3000 | 14.00 | 5.45 | 2.60 | 415 | 84.00 |
| 3500 | 21.50 | 6.50 | 3.30 | 536 | 85.00 |
| 4000 | 25.10 | 8.00 | 3.10 | 508 | 87.00 |
| 4500 | 32.30 | 11.25 | 2.90 | 465 | 89.00 |
| 5000 | 36.80 | 14.05 | 2.60 | 424 | 93.00 |
| 5500 | 41.20 | 19.20 | 2.10 | 347 | 95.00 |
| 6000 | 45.00 | 22.75 | 2.00 | 320 | 99.00 |
| 6250 | 47.30 | 23.90 | 2.00 | 318 | 99.00 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.