Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests
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Suzuki Performance Notebook
- Test No:
- 2008.05.03
- Test Date:
- 05-12-2008
- Test Boat:
- Sea Fox 172CC
- Test Motor:
- DF80
Boat
- Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 17’ 1”
- Beam:
- 6' 10"
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 1,350 Lbs
- Maximum HP:
- 115 HP
- Fuel Capacity:
- 27 Gallons
- Transom Height:
- 20"
- Steering:
- Hydraulic
Engine
- Engine Type:
- 4-Stroke Inline 4
- HP:
- 80 HP
- Displacement:
- 91.7 cu. in.
- Operating Range:
- 5000 – 6000 RPM
- Weight (Lbs):
- 341 Lbs.
- Lubrication:
- Wet Sump
- Fuel Delivery:
- Multipoint EFI
- Ignition:
- Solid State
Propeller
- Material:
- Aluminum
- Diameter/Pitch:
- 13.75 x 19
- Number of Blades:
- 3
Mounting Height
- Hole Position:
- 1st Hole
- Gear Ratio:
- 2.59:1
Test Conditions
- Water Conditions:
- Light Chop
- Wind Velocity:
- 1 to 3 MPH
- Air Temperature:
- 82º F
- Fuel Load:
- 25 Gallons
- Weight kg (lbs.):
- 2 persons, Typical Gear
Performance Summary
- Top Speed:
- 39.5 MPH
- 0 to 25 MPH:
- 5.9 sec.
- Optimum Cruising Range:
- 230 Miles @ 3500 RPM
- Best Fuel Efficiency:
- 9.45 MPG @ 3500 RPM
Performance Data
| RPM | MPH | GPH | MPG | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDLE | 2.10 | 0.10 | 21.00 | 510 |
| 1000 | 3.70 | 0.30 | 12.17 | 296 |
| 1500 | 5.20 | 0.55 | 9.36 | 228 |
| 2000 | 6.40 | 0.80 | 8.00 | 194 |
| 2500 | 7.30 | 1.35 | 5.41 | 131 |
| 3000 | 13.50 | 1.85 | 7.27 | 177 |
| 3500 | 20.80 | 2.20 | 9.45 | 230 |
| 4000 | 25.30 | 2.80 | 9.02 | 219 |
| 4500 | 29.20 | 3.45 | 8.45 | 205 |
| 5000 | 33.30 | 5.05 | 6.58 | 160 |
| 5500 | 37.30 | 6.80 | 5.49 | 133 |
| 6000 | 39.50 | 7.25 | 5.44 | 132 |
Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.
Results may vary.