[617183]

Can anyone tell me their experience with Suzuki outboards? A friend of mine is considering buying a boat with a 1998 Suzuki outboard. Are they reliable? Hard to service? Expensive to service? Are parts hard to find?

Thank you

 

[B.Attitude]

Raymond,
I happen to be one of the few Suzuki fans,I am very happy with them.I have mine serviced in Champion marine in Freeport.Its no more or less expensive than any other outboard to service. I may be wrong or crazy but I trust my single 1994 200hp Suzuki to take me 40-50 miles offshore and back.I don't have a kicker yet but I do belong to Boat U/S.

"Fishing with an Attitude"

This message was edited by B.Attitude on 3-14-02 @ 3:49 PM

 

[617183]

B. Attitude:

Thanks for the response. What about maintenance? Do you require any special oil? What things should my friend be wary of when he looks at the motor? Do you winterize on your own or does the shop do it for you? What's the fuel consumption on your boat? Finally, about how many hours have you put on your motor?

Thanks,

Raymond

 

[B.Attitude]

Raymond,
we do most of the maintanence ourselves,I also winterize it myself.I use penzoil oil(TWC-3).It has around 500 hrs on it.

"Fishing with an Attitude"

 

[Mad Mahi]

You're not the only fan of Suzuki, B.Attitude!!

Been around boats a fairly long time, but I am taking delivery on my first new boat in about 2 weeks. Getting it with twin 140 4 strokes. Seen enough of the Suzuki technology over the past 10 years to know that I only want the best!

Seems that alomost all the problems that you hear about really boil down to dealer related issues. No engines are perfect, but with proper maintenance and care, I believe the Suzukis come close.

Save some of them flatties for me guys!

Mad Mahi

TSLTW

 

[bobfish]

Another suzuki fan checking in.My 1985 suzuki 65 hp 3 cyl.has a lot more than 1000 hrs.and never had a wrench to it.Small dealer network is drawback but they are around.The BOAT US towboat in my area uses only suzuki V6,s on his boats.That 6 year warranty is nice feature.Mad mahi,those new 140 4 strokes are impressive.Might get one if I need to repower.

 

[615218]

My friend bought a 70hp 4stroke last year for his 17ft whaler. We used it a lot and it is fantastic. 6yr warranty, usas hardly any fuel, and you can't here it running. Great motor.

 

[615218]

My friend bought a 70hp 4stroke last year for his 17ft whaler. We used it a lot and it is fantastic. 6yr warranty, usas hardly any fuel, and you can't here it running. Great motor.