|
|
|
|
#1
|
||||
|
||||
Suzuki DF 140's
I know some here have them but a friend of mine is getting a new boat with one and was wondering how they perform, hold up and how well you like them?
__________________
1984 V-20 Center Console 1985 90 hp Merc. American by birth, Southern by the grace of GOD. Never let your hobby become a job but rather let you job become your hobby. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/turbine_doc_84_cc 
|
|
#2
02-25-2008, 02:42 PM
|
|||
|
|||
I absolutly LOVE mine.
I know I've posted all this before, but I'll do it again cause I like seeing it in print. I average 5 mpg (statute) with the 140 on my V-20 Cuddy (usually cruising at 20-28 mph most of the time. I get a top speed of 40 mph. It is so quiet that I don't know its running at idle. No messing with oil, except to change it in the winter. No smoke or smoke smell. It starts on the first crank every time. I bought mine in July of 03 and have done nothing but change the oil in it. I am thinking about doing the waterpump this year, just because. I think it is the perfect motor for me and my V.
__________________
*************************************** Stay Safe!  Sold - 1984 V-20 Cuddy with a 2003 Johnson 140 hp gas sippin 4-stroke. 1995 Ranger 250C with a 2015 Suzuki 300 hp 4-stroke.
|
|
#3
02-25-2008, 02:44 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Thas good to hear. I want one for my 18. I think it would be SWEET on the 18.
|
|
#4
02-25-2008, 03:10 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
I've heard mostly good reports about Suzi 4 strokes. I'm thinking about a 90 Suzi for my new (to me) Pro-Line for next year. Hopefully.
__________________
Heavily medicated for your protection.
|
|
#5
02-25-2008, 04:35 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
90 HP 4-STROKE EFI SUZUKI $6,000
----------------------------------------------- 90 HP YAMAHA $5,100 90 HP 4-STROKE EFI YAMAHA $6,200 ---------------------------------------------- 90 HP E-TEC EVINRUDE 20" $7,300 -------------------------------------------------------- 90 HP MERCURY $5,000 90 HP OPTIMAX MERCURY $6,900 90 HP 4-STROKE MERCURY 20" $7,200  :h ead:
__________________
1986 V20  Old Fishermen never die, we just SMELL that way!!
|
|
#6
02-25-2008, 05:32 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I occasionally run into an older gent at my ramp....he has a v20 w/ a 2005[?] zuke140.....claims to have 1100 hours on it already, 1100!! Says it hasn't missed a beat. I've tried to speak to him in detail but he's kinda grumpy and doesn't say much.
|
|
#7
02-26-2008, 08:00 PM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Repowered with zuki DF140 last July. Love it. Plenty of power, good fuel usage, quiet. Between my son and I we put 250+ hours on it between July and September. There are three other DF 140 owners at my club. The oldest is 8 years old with absolutely no problems.
|
|
#9
02-28-2008, 06:23 PM
|
|||
|
|||
Suzuki 140
I originally repowered mine and was a little unsure because of the speed, but now with the high gas prices I have grown to love the engine. It does not have the same kick as a two stroke but hey...who cares so long as it's reliable and efficient...I have not had a problem with the engine. Mine is actually a suzuki 140 with the white johnson paint and decals on it, otherwise it's identical. I agree with the above posts in terms of performance -- I get anywheres between 4 to 5 miles to the gallon depending on sea conditions and I have done numerous shark and offshore wreck fishing trips on my boat without a problem.
If I ever had to re-power I may go to the suzuki 175, but the 140 is fine otherwise. check out http://www.edsmarinesuperstore.com/ it's where I got my engine and they have great prices on suzuki and it's also a 2% sales tax
|
|
#10
03-02-2008, 09:47 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Hi Maco,
Yah that' me. Think I'll keep the Boston Habba name. really more descriptive than the other.
|
 |
|
|
Hybrid Mode
