Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests

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Suzuki Performance Notebook

Test No:
2006-010
Test Date:
02-10-2006
Test Boat:
Carolina Skiff 258 DLV
Test Motor:
DF90

Carolina Skiff 258 DLV
Boat
Material:
Fiberglass
Length:
25'
Beam:
8'
Weight:
n/a
Maximum HP:
200 HP
Fuel Capacity:
18 Gallons
Transom Height:
25"
Steering:
Hydraulic

Engine
Fuel Delivery:
Multipoint EFI
Engine Type:
4 Stroke Inline 4
HP:
90 HP
Displacement:
118.9 cu. in.
Operating Range:
5000 - 6000 RPM
Weight:
427 lbs. (XLong)
Lubrication:
Wet Sump
Ignition:
Solid State

Propeller
Material:
Stainless Steel
Diameter/Pitch:
14 x 22
Number of Blades:
3

Mounting Height
Set Back:
n/a
Hole Position:
1st Hole
Jack Plate:
No

Test Conditions
Water Conditions:
Slight Chop
Wind Velocity:
2 to 5 MPH
Air Temperature:
60° F
Fuel Load:
13 Gallons
Weight:
2 Persons 50 lb. Gear

Performance Summary
Top Speed:
4.53 seconds
Top Speed:
43.0 MPH
Acceleration:
0 to 30 MPH in 5.6 sec
Optimum Cruising Range:
59 MIles @ 3500 RPM
Best Fuel Efficiency:
3.67 MPG @ 3500 RPM

Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG Range dB
IDLE 3.0 0.40 7.50 120 60
1000 4.4 0.80 5.44 87 62
1500 5.8 1.60 3.63 58 65
2000 7.9 2.50 3.14 50 72
2500 12.1 4.20 2.88 46 76
3000 19.7 6.10 3.23 52 77
3500 25.3 6.90 3.67 59 79
4000 29.0 8.90 3.25 52 82
4500 33.7 10.80 3.12 50 79
5000 37.7 14.70 2.56 41 84
5500 41.8 17.30 2.42 39 92
6000 43.0 19.00 2.24 36 94

Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.

Results may vary.

For more information, contact: Carolina Skiff