Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2007.05.02
- Test Date:
- 12-05-2007
- Test Boat:
- Charger 496
- Test Motor:
- DF250SS
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberlass
- Length:
- 20' 6"
- Beam:
- 95"
- Weight:
- 1650 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- Any V6 Outboard
- Fuel Capacity:
- 44 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 20"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4 - Stroke V6
- HP:
- 250 HP
- Displacement:
- 4.0 Liter
- Operating Range:
- 5300-6300 RPM
- Weight:
- 578 Lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 14-3/8 X 29
- Number of Blades:
- 4
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- NA
- Jack Plate:
- Yes / Prop shaft centerline 3/4" below bottom of pad
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Light Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- Calm
- Air Temperature:
- 75° F
- Fuel Load:
- 30 Gallons
- Weight:
- 2 Persons, 3 Batteries/Trolling Mtr, Live Wells Empty
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 74.5 MPH
- 0 to 30 MPH:
- 7.50 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 201 Miles @ 3500 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 4.77 MPG @ 3500 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 3.1 | 0.50 | 6.20 | 246 |
| 1000 | 4.8 | 1.10 | 4.32 | 171 |
| 1500 | 6.5 | 2.30 | 2.83 | 112 |
| 2000 | 7.6 | 3.80 | 1.99 | 79 |
| 2500 | 8.5 | 6.50 | 1.30 | 57 |
| 3000 | 28.0 | 5.15 | 5.44 | 215 |
| 3500 | 34.7 | 6.85 | 5.07 | 201 |
| 4000 | 41.1 | 8.60 | 4.77 | 189 |
| 4500 | 50.4 | 11.00 | 4.58 | 181 |
| 5000 | 57.5 | 13.90 | 4.13 | 164 |
| 5500 | 63.5 | 17.15 | 3.70 | 147 |
| 6000 | 70.0 | 18.85 | 3.29 | 147 |
| 6250 | 74.5 | 22.60 | 3.29 | 130 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.