Time to repower .... Suzy DF140?

PipeDreamsMarine · #1 10-03-2003, 07:38 AM

04 FICT 150 Johnson.. Burns the same fuel as the 4 stoke, with more punch.. Plus it comes in white to match the boat.. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] Thats the way I'm gonna go when it time to retire the 88 spl

ScottM · #2 10-03-2003, 09:04 AM

Nick,
Glad to hear Monahan's worked out for you.

Trayder · #3 10-03-2003, 10:04 AM

Hello Nick-

I was a die hard Yamaha fan, have had twin 200's on the Contender and they have been flwless for over 500 hours.

However, I chose the Suzi 140hp 4S for my 20. I am in awe of this engine.

Never have I spent so little on fuel. I filled my 55 gal tank once back in August and have gone on 4 decent fishing trips. the tank now reads 2/3 full!!!

It is quiet, clean, efficient, less expensive than its competiters, proven, and lightest in its class.

As a bonus for me, my best friend, Scott Potter at Viking Marine is a dealer and is down the street from me.

I am thrilled with the engine, give Scott a call @ 401-682-2339.

ScottM · #4 10-03-2003, 03:59 PM

So Jason, how is the boat? I haven't spoken to you since the cookout when the engine had just been put on.

Trayder · #5 10-03-2003, 05:08 PM

Scott-

I love it!

Having run the boat for a month now I know I really love it.

Did you see your boat on the home page [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

cSickNick · #6 10-03-2003, 06:13 PM

Jason,

I talked to Scott at Viking, he was very helpful.

He has a used DF 115, that is tempting. I could be satisified, but i could use a few more pony's up to the DF 140 at the same weight.

What kind of speed/performance are you getting?

I am going to check out the show this weekend.

I may need to come down to listen to your baby purr before making a decision.

- Nick

BTW: Don, i am still very happy with the top/enclosure, especially this week, brrrrr .... get some sleep!

Trayder · #7 10-03-2003, 06:30 PM

Nick-

You are always welcome to come down.

Give me a week for performance #'s as I have only looked at my speedo, through the engine pitot tube. I have not kept record of true GPS #'s.

With full tank, full crew 3 guys + gear and bait. I can hit 40MPH and cruise at 30mph.

This is with the speedo give me a week for GPS numbers. I suspect my sppedo is 2-3 mph high?

The most drastic performnce enhancer came from the trim tabs but I think you have a set?