Susuki 140 for 1801

[dkerner]

Was going to repower my 99 1800 eith an Evinrude Etec but that is not going to happen now.
Considering a Susuki 140 now due to its the lightest in its class. Anyone have one on there 180? How does it perform? Any information on this outboard would be appreciated.

 

[warthog5]

That would be a Good move. That motor will make that 18 Jump.

No I don't have a 1801.....No I haven't owned a DF-140A

However....... I've own 2- Df-140's ... 1 Df-70 ..... 1 DF-90A .....& DF-300AP.

 

[camron]

I had one on my 99 18 parker. I think it is perfect power for that hull. I went from a carbed yamaha 100hp four stroke. With the 140 the boat jumped right on plane and I found the handling in general to be much better with the larger prop. You would not regret the suzuki. Where are you located?

 

[dkerner]

I'm in Houston, Tx. Fish Galveston Bay. I have a 99 Johnson 115 currently. It runs good and is light at 325 lbs. Boat gets on plane well with 15" x 15 pitch stainless 3 blade prop. Takes 4500 rpm to maintain 25 - 27 mph. WOT at 5500 rpm and 30 - 33 mph depending on conditions.
Would like cruise speed at lower rpm and a little more speed when conditions warrant.
Thanks for all the input. I have done a lot of research and it really seams like a nice motor.

 

[camron]

For those speeds I believe I was right around the 4K rpm mark. The motor also never felt like it was working very hard to push that boat. I bet you would notice a smaller fuel bill as compared to your current motor.

 

[Puck-n-Fish]

dkerner,
did you ever follow through with the Suzuki 140?
My Yamaha has been flawless all these years but I'm itching for something with a little less smoke and noise.
a new DF seems like a good fit.
PnF