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does anyone have experience with a newer 15hp suzuki
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<blockquote data-quote="DenisD" data-source="post: 141275" data-attributes="member: 340"><p>OK Boater here's what I got with the 9.25x11 prop. With the boat loaded the same as before with the 63lbs. of extra weight. I was turning 5930 to 5950rpms and going between 25.9 and 26.1 mph on GPS. This puts me in the correct rpm range for this motor. I also removed the extra 63lbs and ran between 27.1 and 27.3 mph while turning 6030 to 6050 rpm. The idle to top speed took around 15 to 20 seconds. I am impressed with how well a little 14 footer with a 15hp moves. </p><p></p><p> I also own a 1546 Alumacraft with a 25 v-twin Suzuki and right now I think this 14 would out run it. At least until I raise the motor, but that's another story.</p><p></p><p> I am absolutely thrilled with my Suzuki, but I also wonder how these boats would run with that 20HP Tohatsu, my other motor choice. If you are going to be carrying the kind of weight you spoke of earlier, 825lbs which is 150lbs overloaded, I don't know if you need a lighter motor or more powerful one. Good luck and let me know what you get and how it works. DenisD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DenisD, post: 141275, member: 340"] OK Boater here's what I got with the 9.25x11 prop. With the boat loaded the same as before with the 63lbs. of extra weight. I was turning 5930 to 5950rpms and going between 25.9 and 26.1 mph on GPS. This puts me in the correct rpm range for this motor. I also removed the extra 63lbs and ran between 27.1 and 27.3 mph while turning 6030 to 6050 rpm. The idle to top speed took around 15 to 20 seconds. I am impressed with how well a little 14 footer with a 15hp moves. I also own a 1546 Alumacraft with a 25 v-twin Suzuki and right now I think this 14 would out run it. At least until I raise the motor, but that's another story. I am absolutely thrilled with my Suzuki, but I also wonder how these boats would run with that 20HP Tohatsu, my other motor choice. If you are going to be carrying the kind of weight you spoke of earlier, 825lbs which is 150lbs overloaded, I don't know if you need a lighter motor or more powerful one. Good luck and let me know what you get and how it works. DenisD [/QUOTE]
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