Suzi 90

BruceB · 18 January 2008, 16:26

I have managed to get a brilliant deal on on of these for my 5.8 m Destroyer. Anybody using one on a boat of similiar size to get a prop pitch as a starting point?
The engine comes with a choice of prop so I would like to pick a pitch somewhere in the right ballpark as a starting point and work from there when the boat is built.
The hull will be fairly heavy as it will be fitted with large A frame and double console and fuel tanks (100-140L) plus aux and all the usual c**p!

Chris · 18 January 2008, 18:04

I would start at 17"

I had a 90HP on my Osprey 5.25 which is quite a big boat for its size and that performed well giving me 36 knots at about 5300 RPM.

Markyboyo · 18 January 2008, 23:34

bit of a Hijack but have you been given a firm date for delivery yet Bruce, I know you ordered only a day or two after me. Think i'll give sue a call when I'm home next week!

BruceB · 19 January 2008, 00:54

Mid March, not confirmed as yet.

limeydal · 19 January 2008, 03:33

Have a suzi 90 on my 5.5xs-Rib
Started on a 3-14-17 that came installed , but went to 3-14-19 . I use lightly loaded boat and seems to perform better for e,
cheers Dal

Erin · 19 January 2008, 19:46

I would start with a 19". I had a 90 Suz on a 5.75 rib and ended up using a 21" as it was a fairly light boat.

K&S · 29 January 2008, 10:02

Hi Bruce, Just for information Duncans the yacht chandelers in Glasgow have a stock of genuine suzuki props at a good price.

Downhilldai · 29 January 2008, 11:29

You could also try Colin at Ardoran Marine - just down the road from you. He has loads of Soozook stuff and I think the DF90 uses the same prop fitment as the old V6 2-strokes?

BruceB · 29 January 2008, 12:26

I ended up getting a 19" as a starting point. It shouldn't be far away from correct.
I have spoken to Colin as he will be servicing it when it arrives, Ardoran is where I normally buy all my bits and bobs for fitting out.
He will getting hit for fuel tanks and electrical bits soon when the hull arrives....

elflit · 08 February 2008, 17:32

i have a 5.5mtr humber rib with a df90 on it . we carry 6 divers and 6 lots of dive gear + an cox the rib does 22 knots on the plan with an 19inch pitch prop. i tried an stainless steel prop which was only 13inch diameter instead of
14inch and we lost steering control and push from it. use the suzuki props the blades are bigger!!!

codprawn · 08 February 2008, 20:55

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

You could also try Colin at Ardoran Marine - just down the road from you. He has loads of Soozook stuff and I think the DF90 uses the same prop fitment as the old V6 2-strokes?

Any more info on that? I have 2 I might want to get rid of - both used once!!!