Suzuki School

[spareparts]

Mercury closed the Stillwater plant in 2011, but I was seeing unusual corrosion on them as early as 2004. Ive seen 25 year old mercs looking better than 3 year old newer ones. If you're going 2 stroke, its hard to beat a mid 90's 2.5 liter 150/175/200. Good cheap power, light weight, like fuel, but no more than any other engine built then. Ditch the oil injection unless its been gone thru recently. I'm hoping Suzuki has got their issues taken care of, as I'm selling them now

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by spareparts

Mercury closed the Stillwater plant in 2011, but I was seeing unusual corrosion on them as early as 2004. Ive seen 25 year old mercs looking better than 3 year old newer ones. If you're going 2 stroke, its hard to beat a mid 90's 2.5 liter 150/175/200. Good cheap power, light weight, like fuel, but no more than any other engine built then. Ditch the oil injection unless its been gone thru recently. I'm hoping Suzuki has got their issues taken care of, as I'm selling them now

My V21 is powered by a 1993 200hp 2.5L Merc. If you recall I ditched the original oil injection which was still working fine for an electronic oil injection system. I really haven't seen any corrosion on the engine yet. I power wash it when I get home and the long 21 mile drive upriver to where I launch/retrieve the boat completely flushes the internal engine with sweet water. Yes, the engine is thirsty, but not overly so, and she just keeps purring along.

[phatdaddy]

Only part that had a rot problem on that vintage merc was the steering arm. My 20 year old 150 was still in good shape in 2014 when i got the 4S. I don***8217;t think the new motor will last as long, but i probably won***8217;t either

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

Only part that had a rot problem on that vintage merc was the steering arm. My 20 year old 150 was still in good shape in 2014 when i got the 4S. I don***8217;t think the new motor will last as long, but i probably won***8217;t either

Hey Phat. How's the power/gas consumption on that 4s @150hp? Most of my fishing is in the ocean and really because of waves it's rare if I ever get up to 40mph much less 50.

[phatdaddy]

I am averaging around 4 mpg. Cruise around 34 mph. Top end light is 42, topend average load is 38.

[SkunkBoat]

any word of an inline 4, 225 HP Suzuki coming ?

[bradford]

For what they charge for a new engine, no matter the manufacturer, it would be nice to not have it rot out before it's usable lifespan and maybe they could employ a nation known for more high quality production than china.

[spareparts]

I dont think they'll be able to do that without a blower. Right now, all teh 4 cylinder 200's regardless of brand are getting a reputation of being weak, personally I think its undeserved, but comparing them to V6 engines that were underrated at 200 isn't fair