Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2008.05.05
- Test Date:
- 05-12-2008
- Test Boat:
- Carolina Skiff 198DLV
- Test Motor:
- DF90
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 19’
- Beam:
- 8'
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 1475 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 115 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 18 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 20"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 90 HP
- Displacement:
- 91.7 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5300 – 6300 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 341 Lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 13.75 x 19
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 2nd Hole
- Gear Ratio:
- 2.59:1
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Moderate Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- Slight
- Air Temperature:
- 80º F
- Fuel Load:
- 13.5 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 persons, Typical Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 40.1 MPH
- 0 to 30 MPH:
- 6.43 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 137 Miles @ 4000 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 8.43 MPG @ 4000 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.30 | 0.10 | 23.00 | 373 |
| 1000 | 4.00 | 0.30 | 13.17 | 213 |
| 1500 | 5.30 | 0.50 | 10.60 | 172 |
| 2000 | 6.50 | 0.80 | 8.06 | 131 |
| 2500 | 7.80 | 1.45 | 5.38 | 87 |
| 3000 | 15.60 | 1.95 | 8.00 | 130 |
| 3500 | 20.70 | 2.40 | 8.63 | 140 |
| 4000 | 25.30 | 3.00 | 8.43 | 137 |
| 4500 | 29.00 | 3.85 | 7.53 | 122 |
| 5000 | 32.60 | 5.10 | 6.39 | 104 |
| 5500 | 36.90 | 7.20 | 5.12 | 83 |
| 5950 | 40.10 | 8.50 | 4.72 | 76 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.