Suzuki DF 140's

[snoozer]

I have close to 400 hours on mine. I run slow a lot or idle so it is sounding rough and probably needs plugs already. Most of my runs are less than two miles. The motor seldom sees 5000rpm, I run about 42-4600rpm and that gives me 20 kts. It has been a joy to own.

One note: I was not thinking too clearly when I bought a 20 inch one to fit the transom. I should have got the longer shaft and raised the transom. My CC ships far too much water over the stern. It has not been a problem for the motor, I just do not like to see it.

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by snoozer

I have close to 400 hours on mine. I run slow a lot or idle so it is sounding rough and probably needs plugs already. Most of my runs are less than two miles. The motor seldom sees 5000rpm, I run about 42-4600rpm and that gives me 20 kts. It has been a joy to own.

One note: I was not thinking too clearly when I bought a 20 inch one to fit the transom. I should have got the longer shaft and raised the transom. My CC ships far too much water over the stern. It has not been a problem for the motor, I just do not like to see it.

Good to see you check in Snoozer.

I forgot that I did change the sparkplugs last year, it started to run a little rough at idle when cold but straightened right out with new plugs.

I also have a 20 inch motor/transom and I can not remember a single time getting water over the transom, nothing more than a splash anyways.

It may be the difference in the weight distribution of the Cuddy verses CC.