Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2008.11.05
- Test Date:
- 11-17-2008
- Test Boat:
- Albury Brothers 23
- Test Motor:
- DF225
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 23
- Beam:
- 8' 3"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2900 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 250 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 100 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 30”
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke V6
- HP:
- 225 HP
- Displacement:
- 3.6 Liter
- Operating Range:
- 5000 – 6000 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 591 Lbs
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 16 X 20
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 4th Hole Up
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Slight Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 5 – 10 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 78º F
- Fuel Load:
- 50 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 Persons, Full Safety Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 44.8 MPH
- 0 to 30 MPH:
- 5.50 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 304 Miles @ 4000 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 3.38 MPG @ 4000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 650 | 2.90 | 0.45 | 6.44 | 580 |
| 1000 | 4.25 | 0.75 | 5.67 | 510 |
| 1500 | 6.45 | 1.55 | 4.16 | 375 |
| 2000 | 8.05 | 2.65 | 3.04 | 273 |
| 2500 | 10.70 | 4.00 | 2.68 | 241 |
| 3000 | 17.40 | 5.60 | 3.11 | 280 |
| 3500 | 23.35 | 7.00 | 3.34 | 300 |
| 4000 | 28.25 | 8.35 | 3.38 | 304 |
| 4500 | 33.90 | 11.45 | 2.96 | 266 |
| 5000 | 38.30 | 13.90 | 2.76 | 248 |
| 5500 | 42.60 | 17.25 | 2.47 | 222 |
| 6000 | 44.80 | 19.55 | 2.29 | 206 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.