Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2005-056
- Test Date:
- 04-28-2005
- Test Boat:
- Ranger 185VS
- Test Motor:
- DF175
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 18'5"
- Beam:
- 7'8"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 1,555 lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 175
- Fuel Capacity:
- 40 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 23"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 175
- Displacement:
- 175 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5500 - 6100 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 465 lbs. (XLong)
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel System:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 14.75 x 27
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 4th Hole Up
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Light Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 5 to 7 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 84° F
- Fuel Load:
- 25 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 Persons - 50 lb. Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 59.3 MPH
- Time to Plane:
- 4.23 seconds
- Acceleration:
- 0 to 30 MPH in 8.12 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 232 Miles @ 3000 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 6.45 mpg @ 3000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.90 | 0.25 | 11.40 | 410 | 58.00 |
| 1000 | 4.10 | 0.55 | 7.36 | 265 | 61.00 |
| 1500 | 5.90 | 1.15 | 5.09 | 183 | 66.00 |
| 2000 | 7.20 | 2.25 | 3.20 | 115 | 69.00 |
| 2500 | 9.10 | 3.55 | 2.56 | 92 | 76.00 |
| 3000 | 26.50 | 4.10 | 6.45 | 232 | 85.00 |
| 3500 | 30.80 | 5.10 | 6.04 | 217 | 86.00 |
| 4000 | 35.00 | 6.80 | 5.14 | 185 | 87.00 |
| 4500 | 40.40 | 8.25 | 4.89 | 176 | 89.00 |
| 5000 | 46.80 | 10.35 | 4.52 | 163 | 92.00 |
| 5500 | 55.00 | 13.25 | 4.15 | 149 | 94.00 |
| 6000 | 59.30 | 14.55 | 4.04 | 146 | 99.00 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.