Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2008.05.02
- Test Date:
- 05-12-2008
- Test Boat:
- Sylvan 1600 Pro Sport
- Test Motor:
- DF70
Boat
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Length:
- 16' 6"
- Beam:
- 7' 4"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 1080 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 90 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 24 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 20"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 70 HP
- Displacement:
- 91.7 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5000 – 6000 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 341 Lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 13.75 x 17
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 1st Hole
- Gear Ratio:
- 2.59:1
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Light Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- Calm
- Air Temperature:
- 75º F
- Fuel Load:
- 24 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 persons, Typical Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 36.4 MPH
- 0 to 25 MPH:
- 6.8 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 187 Miles @ 4000 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 8.68 MPG @ 4000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.00 | 0.10 | 19.50 | 421 |
| 1000 | 3.50 | 0.30 | 11.50 | 248 |
| 1500 | 4.90 | 0.60 | 8.17 | 176 |
| 2000 | 6.20 | 0.75 | 8.20 | 177 |
| 2500 | 6.90 | 1.30 | 5.27 | 114 |
| 3000 | 8.10 | 2.05 | 3.95 | 85 |
| 3500 | 18.30 | 2.25 | 8.11 | 175 |
| 4000 | 23.00 | 2.65 | 8.68 | 187 |
| 4500 | 28.10 | 3.55 | 7.90 | 171 |
| 5000 | 32.00 | 4.75 | 6.73 | 145 |
| 5500 | 34.70 | 6.10 | 5.69 | 123 |
| 5700 | 36.40 | 6.45 | 5.64 | 122 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.