Suzuki 300

BobLS · 27 June 2007, 12:01

Hi Guys,
Has anyone got their hands on or tested the new Suzuki 300 four stroke?
Love to hear how they go and how they compare to say the 275 verado in terms of acceleration, smoothness, noise, weight etc.
Thinking of getting my hands on a couple.
Thanks

codprawn · 27 June 2007, 12:24

It is quite a bit lighter than the Verado - cheaper and more power - what more do you want? They have a very good name - also come with digital throttle controls.

I am seriously considering 1 for next year - or a Mercury 300xs 2 stroke - very difficult to make up my mind on that one!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jsz1hhbnJc

This bloke posts on here.

BobLS · 27 June 2007, 12:57

What's all the hype about Verados then? Or has that all died! Have been a bit out the loop for the past year or so.
Are the new 4 stroke suzukis meant to be the best on the market? I see they've won inovation awards for the 300.

joakimhansson · 27 June 2007, 14:37

What boat/Rib do want to put it on?

BobLS · 28 June 2007, 15:34

I'm actually thinking of putting them on the back of a hard boat instead of a new rib. A Key Largo 28 made by Sessa Marine. Didn't know where else to get engine tips/advice/feedback.

Dirk Diggler · 28 June 2007, 18:27

"trailer bloke" who runs one on a sportscat out of the Itchen River, has just broken the saddle on his so I'm led to believe.

codprawn · 28 June 2007, 18:51

I've heard claims like this before(not on the 300) - any piccies anywhere???

joakimhansson · 28 June 2007, 19:43

the key largo 28 is a quite heavy boat 3000kg without engines. And with 2x250hp yamaha (from their homepage) the topspeed is 44 knots.

What did key largo (sessa) people say about speed with a 300 suzi... I think it´s to heavy with only one 300hp.

But if you want one 300...suzi are good. If Yamaha will come with a F300 that would be a nice engine.

Why not go for the new Yamaha 350hp V8 outboard (4-stroke)

Ezgoing · 28 June 2007, 21:42

Hi guys

I am one of the fortunate t have gotten my hands on one of the new suzuki 300s.

Previous engine on a 6,5 Redbay was yamaha 200f 2 stroke which I loved and gave me a fantastic performance. I was skeptical about the move to Suzuki but am happy to report I am very happy with the results,

Pls see the new boat on : http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...hlight=K%27ado

When we specc'ed the engine we ran the design through some of the Redbay annalysis software. I would have instinctively gone for a Yamaha but was worried about the reports of the 300hpdi reliability. The new boat is quite heavy with the hard nose, wraparound console and all the furniture. The annalysis showed that we would do just short of 40 knots. I was also concerned that we would also have a challenge with the windage of the canopy.

Thankfully my worries have come to nought. The engine is a dinger. The underwater porfile is very slim with the result that all to power is being translated into drive. The boat is doing 45 knots!

So far I have only good things to say about it, It runs very quite, is very economical for its hp and is well able to deliver the torque required to push me along.

I am still playing with the software to configure the readouts to what we want and hope to have a detailed picture of consumption at the end of the season.

The digital controls are a dream especially in heavy seas when you will be constantly playing the throttle. If anything watch out on gear changes as it is easy to slip through neutral and it will be a pleasant change from having to haul the lever through neutral.

Feel free to pm me if needs be.

Rgds

joakimhansson · 29 June 2007, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ezgoing

Hi guys

I am one of the fortunate t have gotten my hands on one of the new suzuki 300s.

How many hours do you have on your engine so far?

Trailer Bloke · 29 June 2007, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

"trailer bloke" who runs one on a sportscat out of the Itchen River, has just broken the saddle on his so I'm led to believe.

This is sorta true but nothing to worry about.

The edge of the casting broke off where the trim guide is (on the bottom of the saddle) never ever seen one break here before

I suspect something got jambed in it and it broke off

Fantastic service from Suzuki though I reported it on Tuesday of this week and had it completed and back on the water today. They even raised the engine FOC.

The engine is a fantastic piece of kit, so smooth with masses of torque throughout the rev range.

It is ideal for us as we run comercial powerboat trips-reliability is so important

Fuel consumption is also good cruising about 48LPH at 50mph

Ezgoing · 29 June 2007, 21:50

Mot sure of exact engine hours at present.

We have done 890km

I will check the hours when next on the boat,

rgds

codprawn · 29 June 2007, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trailer Bloke

This is sorta true but nothing to worry about.

The edge of the casting broke off where the trim guide is (on the bottom of the saddle) never ever seen one break here before

I suspect something got jambed in it and it broke off

Fantastic service from Suzuki though I reported it on Tuesday of this week and had it completed and back on the water today. They even raised the engine FOC.

The engine is a fantastic piece of kit, so smooth with masses of torque throughout the rev range.

It is ideal for us as we run comercial powerboat trips-reliability is so important

Fuel consumption is also good cruising about 48LPH at 50mph

See that's how nasty rumours start!!!

Thanks for putting the record straight.

2012Marine · 06 July 2007, 23:02

Suzuki 300

Did 187miles on the RIB on the RTIR. The engine is awsome tops out at 5900 and 49.7knots. WOT is 102L/h. Running on a 3-16-20 prop.
Fly by wire smooth / Responsive with no lag.
RIB currently back at RIBCRAFT and engine been interfaced with Raymarine
E80 to show engine data.
AIS going in as well if anyone wants to chat AIS.

http://www.suzuki-marine.co.uk/news/....php?id=000702

Cheers

Greg

MarkBarker · 12 July 2007, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012Marine

RIB currently back at RIBCRAFT and engine been interfaced with Raymarine
E80 to show engine data.
AIS going in as well if anyone wants to chat AIS.

Greg

Hi,

Did you have any problems getting the interface cables for the Raymarine. I have just taken delivery of new Cobra 9m with twin Suzuki 300s. Cobra were unable to get hold of the interface leads and it seems that there is no idea of when they may become available. If anyone knows how they may be sourced, I would be most appreciative.

Thanks,

Mark

Shaggy · 19 July 2007, 13:54

Never used them but these chaps seem to know what they are talking about..

http://www.osukl.com/NMEA2000_Cabling.htm

Shaggy

2012Marine · 19 July 2007, 16:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkBarker

Hi,

Did you have any problems getting the interface cables for the Raymarine. I have just taken delivery of new Cobra 9m with twin Suzuki 300s. Cobra were unable to get hold of the interface leads and it seems that there is no idea of when they may become available. If anyone knows how they may be sourced, I would be most appreciative.

Thanks,

Mark

See my post on electronics, the cables are a bit of a nightmare but the guys at RIBCRAFT have sortd it and all the engine data is now live on the E80.

Greg

Tony · 16 March 2008, 09:34

Can anyone give some fuel figures on the Suzuki 300? especially cruising at 4-4500 revs?

Thanks
Tony

Trailer Bloke · 16 March 2008, 22:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony

Can anyone give some fuel figures on the Suzuki 300? especially cruising at 4-4500 revs?

Thanks
Tony

Tony

WOT 97 LPH

4000 rpm about 40lph
4500 rpm about 50lph

On average we run our boat between 4500 rpm -5000rpm and we use almost constantly 50lph. This has been over nearly 300 hours in 2007 on a 800kg cat with 5 on board. This would be at a speed of between 45-55mph

As you can see we usually take it easy

Tony · 17 March 2008, 06:16

Thank you..