250 Suzuki four Stroke

[Briguy]

Powerboat Reports has some very good info on the new 250 Suzuki. One of the editors has a 25 Contender that's about 10 years old. It had an EFI yamaha 250. They ran all the fuel and speed numbers and estimated costs per hour of operation. Then they mounted the 250 Suzuki, guess what? I bet you thought the Suzuki had a lower top speed, WRONG, the same as the Yamaha about 40 knots! I bet you thought the Yamaha had a better hole shot, WRONG, by a seat of the pants measurement, the Suzuki had a better hole shot. That blows away those two myths. Overall the Suzuki saved between 27% and 41% in total operating costs. Range on the boat improved quite a bit too. Good job Suzuki for making one hell of a motor.