Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2003-001
- Test Date:
- 02-11-2003
- Test Boat:
- Maritime Skiff 23 Patriot
- Test Motor:
- DF140
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 23' 6"
- Beam:
- 8' 6 "
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2500 lbs.
- Maximum HP:
- 225
- Fuel Capacity:
- 83 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 25" Shaft
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 140
- Displacement:
- 124.7 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5200 - 6200 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 421 lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel System:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 14 x 16
- Number of Blades:
- 3
- Part Number:
- NA
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 2nd Hole Up
- Jack Plate:
- No
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Moderate Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- Calm
- Air Temperature:
- 75° F
- Fuel Load:
- 40 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- Moderate: 2 Persons (400 lbs.), Gear (100 lbs.)
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 35.4 MPH
- Acceleration:
- 0-30 in 6.9 Seconds
- Time to Plane:
- 5.8 Seconds
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 278 Miles (21.6 MPH @4500 RPM)
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 3.7 MPG @ 4500 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range | dB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.50 | 0.20 | 12.80 | 952 | 64.00 |
| 1000 | 4.00 | 0.40 | 11.40 | 854 | 68.00 |
| 1500 | 5.50 | 0.70 | 8.50 | 632 | 67.00 |
| 2000 | 6.50 | 1.10 | 5.60 | 441 | 69.00 |
| 2500 | 7.80 | 1.80 | 4.30 | 324 | 75.00 |
| 3000 | 9.30 | 2.60 | 3.60 | 266 | 81.00 |
| 3500 | 11.30 | 3.70 | 3.10 | 230 | 79.00 |
| 4000 | 15.80 | 4.70 | 3.40 | 251 | 81.00 |
| 4500 | 21.60 | 5.80 | 3.70 | 278 | 83.00 |
| 5000 | 26.60 | 7.00 | 3.60 | 273 | 84.00 |
| 5500 | 29.25 | 8.30 | 3.60 | 265 | 87.00 |
| 6000 | 32.60 | 9.90 | 3.30 | 246 | 90.00 |
| WOT | 35.40 | 12.10 | 2.90 | 219 | 91.00 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.