I got the same motor, just 80 hp. yesterday. Going to break it in tomorrow. Had a 50 hp. Evinrude 4 stroke from 1998, witch was a Suzuki under the cover. Did a litle over 5000 hours with it in saltwater. Never let me down once.
I never had a Suzuki out board but a buddy had a 9.9 on his 12 ft aluminum boat. Stone reliable. I did own 2 Suzuki motorcycles. A 1981 RM100 purchased new and a 1983 GS500ES bought used. Not one single mechanical failure over the lives of each bike. Suzuki builds excellent products.
Thanks for sharing your initial on the water start-up & break-in. I wanted a new E-TEC, or Zuke for a long time. My Rude '89 48-SPL is ticking... Maybe it's getting close to 60hp Zuke time. Enjoyed your video, keep rolling with good times on the water!!!
2 Stroke is more powerfull and cheaper to maintain when it comes down to it but big problem is the only available new 2 stroke if it is available yet is the Rotax ghost 150 which I feel is not going to be around long quite a bit more torque from 2 stroke and no oil changes evinrude etec was also pretty quite bit sense brp decided to stop producing them not sure how long parts will really be available oem anyways etec is otherwise my favorite newer outboard otherwise I am still an older evinrude 3 cylinder looper fan but am definitely looking into a suzuki for my next boat heard alot of good things about them or a yamaha
you are really overthinking the break-in. too much idling will glaze up the cylinder walls and cause oil consumption issues later. idle for 20 minutes. let it cool completely. start up again and after warming up, full power to plane off. back off and cycle between 3000-4500rpm for about an hour. let cool then a few full rpm rips for 30 seconds or so for a few gallons of fuel and your good to go. your just bedding in the rings not bearings or anything else. good to go. beautiful motor that thing is extremely quite!
The computers on the new motors record the break in time and if you have to take it in for any kind of warranty work they scan the computer and look at what it recorded from the break in and if you didn't do what the manufacturer says it could void the warranty
Motor too heavy or boat too heavy? Not sure what you mean but...either way, I would say your fine. 1860 come factory with like a 40hp. So the 75 suzuki would definitely push it. As far as the motor being too heavy, the g3 is a bigge/heavier boat than mine and my boat is fine with the 75hp on it. Hope this answers your question.
I have a transom saver that I use while towing yes. If you are refering to any EXTRA support on the stern of the boat, due to the additional weight of the motor...no. The boat appears to be structurally sound. Knock on wood! Thanks for the comment.
Appreciate the criticism. Buddy of mine said the same...and I agree too! I've tried to get to the point quicker in more recent vids. Thanks for the honesty!
I got the same motor, just 80 hp. yesterday. Going to break it in tomorrow. Had a 50 hp. Evinrude 4 stroke from 1998, witch was a Suzuki under the cover. Did a litle over 5000 hours with it in saltwater. Never let me down once.
I have a 2021 Suzuki 115 ss. Quiet, powerful, extremely fuel efficient and most importantly gets me home...Every time...
Yup! My ONLY regret so far is that I didn't buy a suzuki earlier.
Suzuki is nice motor I have 20 hp very very good
I never had a Suzuki out board but a buddy had a 9.9 on his 12 ft aluminum boat. Stone reliable. I did own 2 Suzuki motorcycles. A 1981 RM100 purchased new and a 1983 GS500ES bought used. Not one single mechanical failure over the lives of each bike. Suzuki builds excellent products.
I love reading reviews like this...makes me happy to have bought mine...appreciate it.
had the DF70 also, excellent engine
Thanks for sharing your initial on the water start-up & break-in. I wanted a new E-TEC, or Zuke for a long time. My Rude '89 48-SPL is ticking... Maybe it's getting close to 60hp Zuke time. Enjoyed your video, keep rolling with good times on the water!!!
Appreciate it.
I have the same motor but 90 450hrs its been a reliable motor i love it also have a 50 four stroke by suzuki nearby 900 hours she runs like day one
Im glad you told me. I only know 1 other person with a suzuki. He's got a 200 and his only has about 50hrs. Glad to hear it should last. Thanks..
Congratulations Great Choice
Appreciate it. I'm happy so far.
I've buy the same for a Thundercraft Wildcat!!
Good video man 😉
Appreciate it.
I like the quiet and power of the 4-stroke but I’m still old school I guess. Nice rig for that river though.
Haha. Don't get me wrong, I didn't mind the old 2 stroke..it definitely put in work. But...can't beat the benefits of the 4. Appreciate it.
2 Stroke is more powerfull and cheaper to maintain when it comes down to it but big problem is the only available new 2 stroke if it is available yet is the Rotax ghost 150 which I feel is not going to be around long quite a bit more torque from 2 stroke and no oil changes evinrude etec was also pretty quite bit sense brp decided to stop producing them not sure how long parts will really be available oem anyways etec is otherwise my favorite newer outboard otherwise I am still an older evinrude 3 cylinder looper fan but am definitely looking into a suzuki for my next boat heard alot of good things about them or a yamaha
I like it.
Appreciate it
I’m thinking of getting rid of my mercury 75hp 2 stroke
I liked mine and would still have it if it didn't die on me...good motor but 4 stroke is so much nicer all around.
Wrong mercy 75 hp. Best motor
you are really overthinking the break-in. too much idling will glaze up the cylinder walls and cause oil consumption issues later. idle for 20 minutes. let it cool completely. start up again and after warming up, full power to plane off. back off and cycle between 3000-4500rpm for about an hour. let cool then a few full rpm rips for 30 seconds or so for a few gallons of fuel and your good to go. your just bedding in the rings not bearings or anything else. good to go. beautiful motor that thing is extremely quite!
Appreciate the info but it's all broken in now. It really is super quite. I'm actually pretty shocked. So far, so good 👍
Following the manufacturer's is exactly what I would do as well
@@craigclees9497I agree with following the mfg recommendation. Someone else’s opinion doesn’t mean anything to me.
The computers on the new motors record the break in time and if you have to take it in for any kind of warranty work they scan the computer and look at what it recorded from the break in and if you didn't do what the manufacturer says it could void the warranty
Thinking about putting one of those on an 1860 g3. Think it would be too heavy?
Motor too heavy or boat too heavy? Not sure what you mean but...either way, I would say your fine. 1860 come factory with like a 40hp. So the 75 suzuki would definitely push it. As far as the motor being too heavy, the g3 is a bigge/heavier boat than mine and my boat is fine with the 75hp on it. Hope this answers your question.
The milage will keep improving the first 500 hrs. Love my DF40A.
I did notice (very minimally) an improvement in speed and smoothness after the 20 hour service. So happy with it!
55KW is a little excessive for that little boat.
That's pretty much wide open...I cruise around 5k.
Excess is better than being short
kw? noone uses kw on outboards
Would have beer nice to hear the motor run. We didn’t come for elevator music.
Yeah...been getting this sort of comment a good little bit. Im going to make another video with the motor IN and OUT of water. Appreciate the comment.
Did you use transom saver?
I have a transom saver that I use while towing yes. If you are refering to any EXTRA support on the stern of the boat, due to the additional weight of the motor...no. The boat appears to be structurally sound. Knock on wood! Thanks for the comment.
What size boat is that? Is that an Alumacraft?
17 foot. And it's an older boat that is no longer made called...louisiana sportsman I believe. It's similar to a ln alweld.
I would like to know what prop you were using
PowerTech...I think 15°...can't really read the degree too well
How much was the 75hp
I think I paid around $9200...I did the install to save some money too.
This video was posted on April Fools
Was it?!?!? Never noticed. Accidental awesomeness.
Too much dribble about irrelevant crap. Is this about Suzuki or Redbull or a pizza?
Appreciate the criticism. Buddy of mine said the same...and I agree too! I've tried to get to the point quicker in more recent vids. Thanks for the honesty!