Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests

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Suzuki Performance Notebook

Test No:
2002-003
Test Date:
05-12-2002
Test Boat:
Sea Chaser 1800 Roll Gunwale
Test Motor:
DF115

Sea Chaser 1800 Roll Gunwale
Boat
Material:
Fiberglass
Length:
18'
Beam:
91"
Weight:
900 lbs
Maximum HP:
115
Fuel Capacity:
30 Gallons
Transom Height:
25" Shaft
Steering:
Hydraulic

Engine
Engine Type:
DOHC In-line 4 Cyl.
HP:
115
Displacement:
118.9 cu. in.
Operating Range:
5000 - 6000 RPM
Weight:
427 lbs
Fuel System:
Digital Sequential EFI
Ignition:
Electronic
Gear Ratio:
2.59:1

Propeller
Material:
Stainless Steel
Diameter/Pitch:
14 x 22
Number of Blades:
3
Part Number:
99105-00700-22P

Mounting Height
Hole Position:
3rd Hole Up
Jack Plate:
No
AV Mounting:
NA

Test Conditions
Water Conditions:
Calm
Wind Velocity:
Light Breeze
Air Temperature:
90° F
Fuel Load:
2/3 Tank
Weight:
Normal: 2 Persons (400 Lbs), Gear (250 Lbs)

Performance Summary
Top Speed:
42.6 MPH
Acceleration:
0-30 in 8.6 Sec.
Time to Plane:
NA
Optimum Cruising Range:
147 Miles @ 4000 RPM
Best Fuel Efficiency:
5.5 MPG @ 4000 RPM

Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG Range dB
IDLE 2.3 0.20 11.50 311 58
1000 4.0 0.40 10.00 270 63
1500 5.6 0.70 8.00 216 68
2000 6.7 1.40 4.80 129 72
2500 7.5 2.20 3.40 92 75
3000 8.3 3.40 2.40 66 78
3500 20.6 4.20 4.90 132 84
4000 26.2 4.80 5.50 147 87
4500 31.1 6.30 4.90 133 87
5000 35.0 7.90 4.40 120 89
5500 39.0 9.50 4.10 111 91
6000 42.6 10.70 4.00 107 93

Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.

Results may vary.

For more information, contact: Carolina Skiff