Suzuki DF 140's - Page 2

macojoe · #11 02-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Is that you Reprits?? Did your name get lost on the switch to the new board?? I can fix it if thats the case??

fugazi · #12 02-28-2008, 06:23 PM

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

Boston Habba · #13 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.

macojoe · #14 03-02-2008, 01:10 PM

Sounds like a plan!!

I am going to cancle the old name and combine your posts also.

Monkey Butler · #15 03-02-2008, 09:55 PM

Why are the 225Hp & 250HP 25" motors $1500 more than the 30" but the 300HP 25" is $1000 less than the 30"?

randlemanboater · #16 03-03-2008, 08:53 AM

Supply and demand.

snoozer · #17 04-29-2008, 04:47 PM

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.

whale · #18 04-29-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macojoe

Sounds like a plan!!

I am going to cancle the old name and combine your posts also.

Hey MJ......can you combine my posts? I stuck with "Whale" but never did the 100+ posts I lost with "Whalen".

randlemanboater · #19 04-30-2008, 07:36 AM

Quote:

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.

turbinedoctor · #20 04-30-2008, 09:33 PM

Well my friend went and got a new Caroline Skiff DLV 21 with the 140 suzuki. He has about 10 hrs on it by now and is really impressed with it. Quite, Smooth and fuel effecient. At WOT his speedo is showing 49mph, he has not installed the GPS yet. Maybe going out with him tomorrow.

Thanks for all your input.