Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2002-005
- Test Date:
- 05-12-2002
- Test Boat:
- Alumacraft Waterfowler 16
- Test Motor:
- DF40
Boat
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Length:
- 16'
- Beam:
- 74"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 525 lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 40
- Fuel Capacity:
- 6 Gal. Ext. Tank
- Transom Height:
- 20" Shaft
- Steering:
- Tiller
Engine
- Engine Type:
- DOHC In-line 3 Cyl.
- HP:
- 40
- Displacement:
- 49.7 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5200 - 5800 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 243 lbs
- Fuel System:
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Ignition:
- Electronic Direct Ignition
- Gear Ratio:
- 2.27:1
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 13-1/4 x 16
- Number of Blades:
- 3
- Part Number:
- 99105-00500-16P
Mounting Height
- AV Mounting:
- NA
- Hole Position:
- 2nd Hole Up
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Light Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- Slight Breeze
- Air Temperature:
- 81° F
- Fuel Load:
- Full Tank (6 gal.)
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- Normal: 2 Persons (400Lbs), Gear (250 Lbs)
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 29.3 MPH
- Acceleration:
- To plane in 5.5 Seconds
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- NA
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 11.6 MPG @ 3000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 3.20 | 0.10 | 32.00 | 173 | 63.00 |
| 1000 | 3.60 | 0.20 | 18.00 | 97 | 66.00 |
| 1500 | 4.90 | 0.50 | 9.80 | 53 | 69.00 |
| 2000 | 6.10 | 0.60 | 10.20 | 55 | 73.00 |
| 2500 | 7.30 | 1.10 | 6.60 | 36 | 75.00 |
| 3000 | 16.30 | 1.40 | 11.60 | 63 | 79.00 |
| 3500 | 17.30 | 1.60 | 10.80 | 58 | 83.00 |
| 4000 | 22.20 | 2.30 | 9.70 | 52 | 84.00 |
| 4500 | 25.80 | 2.60 | 9.90 | 54 | 87.00 |
| 5000 | 29.30 | 3.20 | 9.20 | 49 | 88.00 |
| 5500 | 33.80 | 3.90 | 8.70 | 47 | 93.00 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.