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Opinions new 60 hp Suzuki outboard
4 stroke. Anyone likes, dislikes?
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Pacifico
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I've only owned 1 Suzuki outboard, but it was a 2 stroke. Never had any issues with it. I've owned several Yamaha 4 strokes, same thing - no issues.
You'll love the gas savings with the 4 stroke....
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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my mariner 25hp would be jealous!
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Bob53
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I used to have a 65 hp Suzuki 2 stroke. Ran great. I've never owned a 4 stroke and probably never will. Too heavy and harder to work on.
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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You can get a good idea about certain brands and power choices by visiting an outboard repair shop...and seeing what's in for repairs.
An outboard mechanic in San Diego once told me that he almost never gets a Susie to work on.
Besides being easy on the environment with it's EFI system, the 4-stroke Suzuki has good fuel economy, and at operating speeds it uses about 1/5 th
less than the 2-stroke models. Very quiet running. It does weigh a bit, though...at about 800 lbs for a 60 hp.
A good choice if you need a new 4-stroke.
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Bob53
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
It does weigh a bit, though...at about 800 lbs for a 60 hp. |
800 lbs.? I don't think that is accurate. Little over 200lbs. would be my guess.
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Bob53
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But still, that's a lot for a 60 hp.
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my that's really heavy
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Pompano
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob53
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
It does weigh a bit, though...at about 800 lbs for a 60 hp. |
800 lbs.? I don't think that is accurate. Little over 200lbs. would be my guess. |
I thought that was a tad heavy, too....so I rechecked another source and this one says 107 kg....quite a diffence! That's the internet for you.
Here's another one....good grief.
Suzuki DF 60 (Outboard) Specifications
Horsepower
60-hp
Type of Engine
4-Stroke
Number of Cylinders
4 Cylinders
Configuration
In-line
Weight (lbs/kg)
792.00 lbs / 359.25 kg
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Injected
Displacement (cu/cc)
79.20 cu / 1,297.86 cc
Shaft Length Options
20 in
Steering Control
Power Assist
CARB Rating
3-Star
Alternator Output
25 A
[Edited on 10-30-2014 by Pompano]
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Bob53
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob53
| Quote: | Originally posted by Pompano
It does weigh a bit, though...at about 800 lbs for a 60 hp. |
800 lbs.? I don't think that is accurate. Little over 200lbs. would be my guess. |
I thought that was a tad heavy, too....so I rechecked another source and this one says 107 kg....quite a diffence! That's the internet for you.
Here's another one....good grief.
Suzuki DF 60 (Outboard) Specifications
Horsepower
60-hp
Type of Engine
4-Stroke
Number of Cylinders
4 Cylinders
Configuration
In-line
Weight (lbs/kg)
792.00 lbs / 359.25 kg
Fuel Delivery
Fuel Injected
Displacement (cu/cc)
79.20 cu / 1,297.86 cc
Shaft Length Options
20 in
Steering Control
Power Assist
CARB Rating
3-Star
Alternator Output
25 A
[Edited on 10-30-2014 by Pompano] |
Geez! lol
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The one I'm looking at is 3 cylinder and weighs 229 lbs.
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Bob53
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That's about what I was thinking. My 65 was a 3 cylinder.
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Just personal experience and prejudice, but I would never accept the gift of a Suzuki, instead I would seriously consider the Yamaha. There is a big
difference in the reselling of the two motors. Yamaha commands a much higher price in the used market.
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That's all I run now. Yamaha 175 and a Yamaha 15. Both are 2 strokes.
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parts!!!
there is one store in san diego that can get parts
and they have very little in stock
mine runs great...thank goodness
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Bob that is what came to mind to me too. My neighbor had a suzy although a 2 stroke but had problems getting parts in Baja Sur. Sometimes you order a
part and wait for it and it doesn't fix the problem so back to square one waiting for another...Something to look at for sure!
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brewer, it's your choice, and you have as many choices as there are opinions. Evinrud Etec, Mercury, Johnson, Suzuki, Yamaha, etc, etc. I've lost
track of all the motors I've owned and used over the years. Cherished every one...including my first, a now vintage 7hp Corsair.
But whatever you buy...just remember that 3 things make or break any engine, 2 or 4 stroke.
Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance.
As a boy I earned a 20 hp Johnson outboard from my grandfather. Ran like a top...because I maintained it as it had always been maintained. I used it
in fair weather and foul for 10 more years before it was 'liberated' one night for use in the Cree sovereign nation. I guess the value of such an
engine was well known. 
This one hangs in my garage these days. It had seen good use on some remote fishing lakes in Canada. With a nice bucket of walleyes. The devil made
me do it..
Aha...even found an pld photo of that one. Complete with my childhood amigo, Randy, and my uncles. Nothing like old engines and old friends.
[Edited on 10-31-2014 by Pompano]
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We have a Suzuki dealer in our town. Many pangueros with Suzuki four strokes.
Parts dont seem to be a problem over here. Although, I cant say I've heard of many problems with Suzukis.
There is no Suzuki dealer in Cabo?
Surely you guys have tried ordering on line and having it shipped through Estafeta or even Fed Ex or DHL?
Why wait for a local Mexican dealer, anyway? Buy it on line, ship it yourself. Shipping is getting better and better in Mexico. Well, at least the
mainland.
One store in the entire US that can get parts, Bob? Or, just one that is convenient for your drive-by trips?
http://www.suzukimarineparts.net/
http://www.brownspoint.com/store/pc/home.asp
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Suzuki/Outboard/2011%20and...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
Why wait for a local Mexican dealer, anyway? Buy it on line, ship it yourself. Shipping is getting better and better in Mexico. Well, at least the
mainland.
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In Loreto at least, there are zero pangueros using a Zuke.
It's all Yamaha, Honda and Mercs.....although the Mercs are going out of fashion it seems.
Shipping is a challenge over here also. It's improving but who knows the wait times?
The whole key is to get the frequent maintenance/replacement parts while one is dawdling around in the US.
Items like a thermostat, gaskets, alternator belt, water pump impeller kits, lower unit water seals, prop shaft seals, motor specific spark plugs and
those little lower unit plugs for the lube.
Then instead of fumbling around waiting for an order, one can be back on the water catching dinner much sooner.
And then if a part is used, get another spare while in the US.
I use this place http://www.simyamaha.com/ for all my Yamaha parts. Excellent service.
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I think Suzuki is making a great motor. I've seen them now on pangas in Abreojos and Bahia Asuncion. I've looked into it and think I'm going Suzuki.
Does anyone have info on finding them online? Basically, the best deal out there.
Thanks
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