Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2001-003
- Test Date:
- 02-12-2001
- Test Boat:
- Cat Craft 230 Catamaran
- Test Motor:
- DF115
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 23' 0"
- Beam:
- 8' 6"
- Weight:
- 3750 lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 2 x 135 hp
- Fuel Capacity:
- 2 x 65 gallons
- Transom Height:
- 20"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Fuel/Oil:
- Oil Injection Solid State
- Engine Type:
- DOHC In-line 4 cyl.
- HP:
- 115
- Displacement:
- 118.9 cu. in.
- Displacement:
- 5000-6000 rpm
- Weight:
- 427 lbs
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Ignition:
- Electronic
Propeller
- Part Number:
- 99105-00700-22P
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 14 x 22
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- AV Mounting:
- NA
- Hole Position:
- Number 1
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- 1' Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 10 Knots
- Air Temperature:
- 80 Degrees
- Fuel Load:
- 1/2 Tank - 60 gal
- Weight:
- Avg Load / 2 People and Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 38.0 mph @ 6000 rpm
- Acceleration:
- NA
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 268 miles @ 3500 rpm
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 2.3 mpg @ 3500 rpm
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 3.6 | 0.50 | 3.60 | 421 | 67 |
| 1500 | 5.3 | 0.80 | 3.30 | 388 | 70 |
| 2000 | 6.2 | 1.70 | 1.80 | 208 | 73 |
| 2500 | 9.0 | 2.60 | 1.70 | 203 | 78 |
| 3000 | 14.6 | 3.20 | 2.30 | 267 | 82 |
| 3500 | 18.4 | 4.00 | 2.30 | 268 | 87 |
| 4000 | 21.9 | 5.50 | 2.00 | 235 | 88 |
| 4500 | 27.2 | 6.10 | 2.20 | 261 | 93 |
| 5000 | 31.3 | 7.20 | 2.20 | 254 | 94 |
| 5500 | 34.2 | 9.30 | 1.80 | 215 | 96 |
| 6000 | 38.0 | 11.20 | 1.70 | 199 | 98 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.