2011 Suzuki DF90 on an 18'

[McGillicuddy]

Originally Posted by bitsamonkey

A tailwind, 14X18X3 factory stainless prop with added cup, 4800 rpm, full fuel, small passenger empty livewell, no top.

Shazaaam, great numbers. Thats what I'm talkin about. How did it do running a 95 degree bearing?

[bitsamonkey]

0.4 mph slower. I'm so impressed with this little Suzuki. I'm rehabbing my 25' Whitewater right now and it's going to hurt to see 2.5 mpg again, but there are less fishable offshore days for an 18' October - March in Miami.

[McGillicuddy]

Sweet! And fuel burn on the way out? I'm having a terrible conflict between the baby Zukes and the Etecs for the Seafari... Etec is so light and cool; love the big wheel on the Zuke. any deals out there? loans???

[bitsamonkey]

I was going through the same thing when I bought the Suzuki. I must have looked at those performance reports a hundred times. The 90 is the one that really stands out. My buddy has a etec 115 on an 18' and it's a very nice setup as well. The 90 etec does not compare favorably to the 90 zuke.

[rickg]

I also have an 18 could you get me some numbers on that etec 115 I have an old 1990 150 merc looking to upgrade

[bitsamonkey]

Can't really help you with numbers as he doesn't have any fuel management hooked up. It tops out around 40 mph.

[alexh]

Originally Posted by bitsamonkey

Can't really help you with numbers as he doesn't have any fuel management hooked up. It tops out around 40 mph.

Do you have any issues staying on plane at lower speeds? My concern is the motor only making power at higher RPMS and cant get down to a 16-18mph planing speed. Hopefully the bigger suzuki prop helps with that. I sent you a PM while back but im not sure if it ever went through. I have a few more questions about the boat/motor combo.
Thanks,
Alex.

[infanterene]

Wow this thread really threw a wrench in my plans. Im motor shopping and was considering either an Etec 150 or a 150 Optimax.

Im going to have to research this motor too.

[sidelock]

Originally Posted by alexh

Do you have any issues staying on plane at lower speeds? My concern is the motor only making power at higher RPMS and cant get down to a 16-18mph planing speed. Hopefully the bigger suzuki prop helps with that. I sent you a PM while back but im not sure if it ever went through. I have a few more questions about the boat/motor combo.
Thanks,
Alex.

Any response or update about lower speed planning ?, Im looking to repower soon.