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Forum: Engines & props 10 September 2018, 20:11
Replies: 63
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Posted By Fenlander
Well you can if you want. When I was buying my...

Well you can if you want. When I was buying my Mariner 4-stroke two Tohatsu dealers actively encouraged me to buy the lightweight 9.8 2-stroke "for my business". Obviously I don't have a business...
Forum: Engines & props 10 September 2018, 18:50
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Well you might see from my splash thread...

Well you might see from my splash thread https://www.rib.net/forum/f50/aerotec-transom-splash-issue-71528-2.html#post781881 that the Mariner 9.9 is worse than the Suzuki to the point I've been modding...
Forum: Engines & props 14 July 2018, 12:27
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
When we had the Mercury 15 2-stroke we wouldn't...

When we had the Mercury 15 2-stroke we wouldn't have changed it just to go to 4-stroke but we had a greater regular load then so together with the need for a 20 and a wish to experience the new Efi...
Forum: Engines & props 14 July 2018, 07:57
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Well the Suzuki 20Efi has been a brilliant engine...

Well the Suzuki 20Efi has been a brilliant engine for the past two years with plenty of power to work the waves in difficult conditions and a most economical cruise as well as ultra reliable first...
Forum: Engines & props 20 July 2016, 18:21
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
I didn't see the drained oils at this service...

I didn't see the drained oils at this service Jeff but on the dipstick yesterday the engine oil was still as new golden. No idea about the gearbox oil.
Forum: Engines & props 20 July 2016, 16:32
Replies: 63
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Posted By Fenlander
First 20hr service at dealers today, only 10hrs...

First 20hr service at dealers today, only 10hrs covered but wanted it checked before holiday.

Dealers... you gotta laugh. So when looking to buy this OB the dealer said the 20hr service was "not...
Forum: Engines & props 27 June 2016, 12:17
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
>>>now tried 50 and 65mm. No top speed gain...

>>>now tried 50 and 65mm. No top speed gain (21knots) with any, splash is getting less with more height but not yet fully eliminated. Not suffering significant ventilation even at 65mm so may be room...
Forum: Engines & props 27 June 2016, 11:20
Replies: 63
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Posted By Fenlander
Did you come to any conclusions re the ideal...

Did you come to any conclusions re the ideal transom height for the Suzuki?
Forum: Engines & props 27 June 2016, 10:48
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
>>> I know you post yours the other way (how many...

>>> I know you post yours the other way (how many litres it takes you to do a nm) which I can't get my head round...

It's just how Suzuki published their consumption test results and I've taken...
Forum: Engines & props 27 June 2016, 10:20
Replies: 63
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Posted By Fenlander
At last... run in with 10:18 hrs recorded. ...

At last... run in with 10:18 hrs recorded.

Another 15Nm on Friday with brilliant dry weather but challenging** conditions after lunch for the return trip.

Fuel overall 0.35l/Nm. First leg 7Nm...
Forum: Engines & props 11 June 2016, 11:44
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
>>>about as good as it gets for performance ,...

>>>about as good as it gets for performance , portability & fuel consumption.

Certainly for our current use Jeff.

I've grown to appreciate the slight eco advantages of a 4-stroke and very much...
Forum: Engines & props 10 June 2016, 16:06
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Much better weather yesterday for a modest 14.1Nm...

Much better weather yesterday for a modest 14.1Nm trip to find a cafe lunch.

We completed between the 6hr and 8hr running in period... just two more and it's finished.

Carrying our usual robust...
Forum: Engines & props 09 May 2016, 22:34
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Well we've had another day out with the Suzuki....

Well we've had another day out with the Suzuki. It now has 6 of the 10hrs needed to run in and at this stage is allowed full throttle for a max of 5mins.... oh if only the easterly breeze and sea...
Forum: Engines & props 15 April 2016, 08:19
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Chipko I appreciate the offer but I'm keeping the...

Chipko I appreciate the offer but I'm keeping the original Suzuki tank/line in case I sell the outboard in the future then I'll have everything as supplied new... I even took the original packing box...
Forum: Engines & props 14 April 2016, 12:31
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Tank and fuel line upgrade today. The Suzuki...

Tank and fuel line upgrade today.

The Suzuki DF20 comes with what I regard as the standard 12l tank which I've had before marked Tohatsu. The Mercury/Mariner 2-strokes came with a 25l tank for...
Forum: Engines & props 07 April 2016, 20:07
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
My supplier quoted a bit less but I reckon when I...

My supplier quoted a bit less but I reckon when I get to the 20hr he'll probably "remember" his quote didn't include parts, oil or whatever so I'm expecting nearer your figure which seems OK.

Bit...
Forum: Engines & props 01 April 2016, 23:29
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Easiest power upgrade ever today... my 20hp...

Easiest power upgrade ever today... my 20hp sticker arrived!
Forum: Engines & props 26 March 2016, 09:42
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Only the second time in a lifetime it's happened...

Only the second time in a lifetime it's happened to us. Of course if I'd had a choke I'd have fiddled with that!
Forum: Engines & props 25 March 2016, 23:45
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Yep running in stage 1 and most of stage 2...

Yep running in stage 1 and most of stage 2 complete!

What a superb day... just a bit of a chill in the northerly wind late afternoon but apart from that really nice.

So some proper impressions...
Forum: Engines & props 24 March 2016, 21:32
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
>>>>Still got choke envy... Well yes but if...

>>>>Still got choke envy...

Well yes but if the Suzuki doesn't start at the slip in front onlookers there's nothing to have a meaningful fiddle with... perhaps a false choke knob may be needed.
...
Forum: Engines & props 24 March 2016, 10:21
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
>>> be tempted to leave the 15hp markings ...

>>> be tempted to leave the 15hp markings


Not possible... I'm a bit OCD and it'll bring me out in spots!

Question about your Honda. I mentioned the Suzuki start decompression earlier... yours...
Forum: Engines & props 23 March 2016, 17:38
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Ahh it does have a decompression system but...

Ahh it does have a decompression system but there's a knack to it as I've read in other tests.

You pull the rope out a few inches until it feels heavy and resists... then release and pull again to...
Forum: Engines & props 23 March 2016, 16:18
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Well I've taken it on a voyage round the garden...

Well I've taken it on a voyage round the garden tub so some more impressions...

Really odd not to have a choke any more. The Mercury was... wind the fast idle knob round, pull out the choke a few...
Forum: Engines & props 23 March 2016, 10:37
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
>>>It's a big move for you... be really...

>>>It's a big move for you... be really interested to see what you think once it is run in.

Yep you're right Max... from possibility to reality has moved forward smoothly... but the proof will be...
Forum: Engines & props 22 March 2016, 23:54
Replies: 63
Views: 35,483
Posted By Fenlander
Couple of snippets... I see in the handbook...

Couple of snippets...

I see in the handbook it says when transporting the engine as well as laying it on the correct side you should drain the petrol from the "fuel vapour separator" with the hose...
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