Suzuki Four Strokes

tomfalla · 10 November 2004, 21:34

Does anyone own a Suzuki four stroke? Any opinions on them? Where can I get the best deal on a new one?

avanti · 10 November 2004, 21:52

I have a Johnson 140 fourstroke, which in reality is a Suzuki 140.It`s a nice and quiet engine, which performes well and doesn`t use a lot of fuel.
Ì don`t know where You`ll get the best deal on a new engine, but here in Norway the Johnson is cheaper than the Suzuki even though it`s exactly the same engines.

Regards
Sean

tomfalla · 10 November 2004, 22:47

I wasn't aware of that. What sort of price did you pay for it?

timboli · 11 November 2004, 04:52

SAL marine at lymington quote around 6700 for a suzuki 140,inc prop and gauges,there is a bloke at chichester who very good on price with etecs but also sells johnsons,cant remember who though,I think Nasher may know who I am talking about.
If anyone has any consumption figure for a 140,I would be interested.

Alex Brown · 11 November 2004, 08:14

Fuel consumption seems good on the 140 4s -

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread....ghlight=suzuki

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread....ghlight=suzuki

edit: goto www.suzukimarine.com and the american Suzuki site has tests which show you the fuel consumption figures at different speeds across the range of their engines.

At around 160hrs, my engine is still starting first time every time (as it should do), running very quietly, and is smooth as anything when running at higher revs.

Just reading rib international at breakfast, they have an article about new Suzuki guages which seem to be catching up finally to about the same sort of data as the smartcraft stuff you get with mariner/mercury engines - maybe worth investigating that if you're getting a new one (more gadgets to play with!!).

-Alex

Erin · 11 November 2004, 17:17

Hi Tom

I've got a Suzzy 90 on my Prosport and I'm very pleased with it. Was fitted and PDI'd by Bob at Shoreline who has provided first class friendly service.

The engine is extremely quiet, economical and has good torque. Previous experience is with a Honda 50, and there's not much to choose between them in regard to attention to detail on design, though the Suzzy range of engines are more advanced as theyr'e nearly all fuel injected.

HTH
Keith

avanti · 11 November 2004, 17:25

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Originally Posted by tomfalla

I wasn't aware of that. What sort of price did you pay for it?

Well being that I live in Norway, the land of stupid taxes etc.
I paid 116000 nkr for my Johnson with control box and prop, for comparison the best deal I was offered for a Suzuki was 129000 nkr without control box, so it wasn`t hard to decide.

Regards
Sean

MeMe · 12 November 2004, 08:04

........a promotion on with Suzuki at them moment. Give Shaun at MGA a call on 01706 379669 and mention my name. He's a great chap and will bend over backward to assist.

Graeme (with the Medline II).

Jono Garton · 12 November 2004, 11:25

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Originally Posted by MeMe

. Give Shaun at MGA a call on 01706 379669 and mention my name. .

I mentioned your name and he said rrp + 20% because you had got a place on the warren.

Roy Smith · 12 November 2004, 20:28

BOB the yellow rib as a 140 suszi on his 585 ribcraft he swears by it also
he as a fuel flow meter and said that it uses about 0.80 ltr a mile at cruising speed,

Neil R · 18 November 2004, 14:48

See this site for a review by Andy Clark - an occasional contributer to PBO:

http://www.bosunsmate.co.uk/suzuki_115.htm

I haven't managed to put many hours yet on my DF90 - so about the best I can add is that it has always started first time even if unused for > 8 months. Certainly no problems so far - touch wood.

stingray · 19 November 2004, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomfalla

Does anyone own a Suzuki four stroke? Any opinions on them? Where can I get the best deal on a new one?

Best thing since sliced bread

Red Fox · 24 November 2004, 20:21

Try PA Lynch in Morpeth. I know he has just had a delivery of a range of new Suzuki's and is keen to sell. Nice bloke and keen to barter! Could be worth travelling for...you can only ask.

peter 24/7 · 26 November 2004, 17:11

Had 115 last year and a 200 this year. Never missed a beat and would have another one tomorrow if I wasn't into diesel...
200 hp has done 130 hrs this year and is brilliant.
Suzuki currently doing deals, so talk to your dealer.
Quiet and economical .

Louise · 26 November 2004, 17:25

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Originally Posted by peter 24/7

if I wasn't into diesel...

Sounds intriguing Peter! Does this mean you are changing your boat?

(I know - I'm incredibly nosey!)

Alex Brown · 26 November 2004, 19:23

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Originally Posted by Louise

Sounds intriguing Peter! Does this mean you are changing your boat?

After about a month and 3 weeks of not using my boat cos of rubbish weather, Peter and I went down river last Sunday since the wind speed was below 10 knots - really nice trip.... nice and warm too on the river.

mms://media.ribseadrive.co.uk/cruise_21-11-04_small.wmv <-- it will stream in Internet Explorer if you paste the link in.

As usual, the engine worked perfectly, and didn't even take any more than normal turning of the engine to start, despite not having fired in ages.

-Alex

mstacey · 29 November 2004, 10:51

DF140 on my boat.

I love it. Smooth, Quiet, Controlable,

I'd buy another.

Fuel consumption - well lots of variables but a good bit less than a litre a mile for me

fred bolton · 29 November 2004, 12:15

I've got a 70 on the back of Medline 1, brilliant quiet and economical although first service was over £250!! was I ripped off? the kill switch is particularly effective expecially when you don't realise you have pulled it out and you are drifting towards the chain ferry on windermere