Suzuki Outboard Boat Tests

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Suzuki Performance Notebook

Test No:
2008.02.08
Test Date:
02-13-2008
Test Boat:
Sea Fox 286 CC
Test Motor:
DF250

Sea Fox 286 CC
Boat
Material:
Fiberglass
Length:
28’
Beam:
9’ 8”
Weight:
5,000 Lbs.
Maximum HP:
500 HP
Fuel Capacity:
200 Gallons
Transom Height:
25”
Steering:
Hydraulic

Engine
Fuel Delivery:
Multipoint EFI
Engine Type:
4-Stroke V6
HP:
250 HP
Displacement:
220.5 cu. in.
Operating Range:
5500 – 6100 RPM
Weight:
578 Lbs.
Lubrication:
Wet Sump
Ignition:
Solid State

Propeller
Material:
Stainless Steel
Diameter/Pitch:
16 x 23
Number of Blades:
3
Gear Ratio:
2.29:1

Mounting Height
Set Back:
N/A
Jack Plate:
No

Test Conditions
Water Conditions:
Light Chop
Wind Velocity:
3-5 MPH
Air Temperature:
78 F
Fuel Load:
Full tank
Weight:
2 Persons, Gear (300 lbs)

Performance Summary
Top Speed:
55.55 MPH
0 to 30 MPH:
6.23 Sec.
Optimum Cruising Range:
673 Miles @ 3000 RPM
Best Fuel Efficiency:
2.49 MPG @ 3000 RPM

Performance Data
RPM MPH GPH MPG Range
IDLE 3.5 0.90 3.83 1,035
1000 6.0 2.20 2.73 736
1500 8.0 3.90 2.05 554
2000 9.4 6.20 1.51 407
2500 17.2 9.70 1.77 477
3000 28.2 11.30 2.49 673
3500 32.6 14.60 2.23 603
4000 38.3 19.80 1.93 522
4500 43.2 23.40 1.85 498
5000 48.8 32.20 1.51 409
5500 52.7 38.40 1.37 371
5750 55.6 41.30 1.35 363

Range (Miles) based on 90% fuel capacity.

Results may vary.

For more information, contact: Sea Fox Boat Company Inc