Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2001-005
- Test Date:
- 02-12-2001
- Test Boat:
- World Cat 266 Tournament Edition Catamaran
- Test Motor:
- DF225
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 22' 6
- Beam:
- 8' 6
- Weight:
- 470 lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 450 hp
- Fuel Capacity:
- 240 gal
- Transom Height:
- 25"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Fuel/Oil:
- Automatic
- Engine Type:
- V6
- HP:
- 225
- Displacement:
- 164.3 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5000-5600 rpm
- Weight:
- 470 lbs
- Lubrication:
- Oil Injection
- Ignition:
- MicroLink Electronic
Propeller
- Part Number:
- 99105-00200-20P
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 14-1/4 x 20
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- AV Mounting:
- NA
- Hole Position:
- 2
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- 2' Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 17 Knots
- Air Temperature:
- 78 Degrees
- Fuel Load:
- 1/2 Tank - 120 gal
- Weight:
- Avg Load / 2 People and Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 50.0 mph @ 5800 rpm
- Acceleration:
- 0-30 7.9 sec
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 302 miles @ 4000 rpm
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 1.4 mpg @ 4000 rpm
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 6.0 | 4.20 | 1.40 | 302 |
| 1500 | 8.6 | 6.60 | 1.30 | 281 |
| 2000 | 10.6 | 11.00 | 0.90 | 216 |
| 2500 | 15.6 | 15.60 | 1.00 | 216 |
| 3000 | 19.3 | 17.40 | 1.10 | 238 |
| 3500 | 25.9 | 20.00 | 1.30 | 281 |
| 4000 | 31.9 | 22.60 | 1.40 | 302 |
| 4500 | 38.5 | 28.00 | 1.30 | 302 |
| 5000 | 45.1 | 36.60 | 1.20 | 259 |
| 5500 | 48.5 | 42.60 | 1.10 | 238 |
| 5800 | 50.0 | 46.40 | 1.10 | 238 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.