Put the lanyard on. It will save your life. If you are in the middle of the lake and you fall out the boat keeps going. With lanyard the motor dies and if you are still able to swim you can get back to your boat.
If you are wearing a life jacket u won't drowned....the kills witch lanyard will however save your boat from thousands of dollars of damage you from liability costs from your run away boat from hitting other boats or docks and stuff
what a nice set up. i am thinking about getting a honda 6 but only because i work for the company and get a discount. that suzuki looks like a winner. the vibration seems to not effect your hand, looks limited to the engine not the operator.
@@boatsandoutboards9070 i suggest you start by removing the cap, and poke around a little with the lever that controls the gearbox and the starter. you will see that once you put it in gear, it will pull a cord connected to a plastic piece blocking another plastic disk which is connected to the starter. I hope that makes sense.
BUYER BEWARE of the Suzuki DF6AS2. We bought a lemon. Exhaust valve jams up if it is stored longer than a few weeks. Has occurred four times within the first 30 hrs, and has been in and out of the shop. Still have the same problems.
No it is stored upright on a motor mount, attached to the rear railing of our trawler. The power head is covered. The engine is flushed with fresh water after each use, and it is then run out of fuel, and the carburetor float bowl is drained. We have tried to leave the engine on TDC, both valves closed, but then when we pull the starter cord, it will bend the exhaust valve push rod, because the exhaust valve is seized in its guide. If we store it with the valve open, not on the compression stroke, the valve will seize open, and the push rod will fall aside, and there will be no compression. These engines have a defect, and we all need to call Suzuki in Brea California, or else we will be stuck with lemon engines that will have to be junked. According to our repair shop, Suzuki has a problem with their valves. Even though they replaced everything, we still have the same defect.
@@rodgraff1782 my 2018 must be a revised model. I just picked it up a couple days ago and it hasn't been used for over a year or drained of fuel and started first time. I have since soaked the carburettor in cleaner. At the moment it's starting first pull 🙋😍
s2oooo John Walker, who has a you tube channel and video about his fold a boat and DF6A, had this same problem, and his Suzuki dealer installed some sort of update part that vents moisture away from the valve area. He said Suzuki is aware of the problems, but they denied they knew of any issues, when I called them in Brea, CA. They said there’re were no recalls or updates. When I did not accept their answer, they hung up on me, and won’t return our calls. Shitty company, with shitty support. They won’t let you talk to anyone technical, just a gopher who answers the phone. The person even said to me “ don’t try to explain anything to me, I am not a technical person.” Sounded like the call was coming from India.
@@rodgraff1782 I heard of this Problem many a times when researching reviews. I was Surprised because Suzuki were once renowned for reliability. I then Decided to go with Yamaha, and bought a 5hp 4stroke, just 2 weeks ago.
@@klementtiini1 . well ya inflatables are heavy and have displacement hulls and alot of drag. you need and least a 9.9 or get a scanoe like i did and add a 6hp.
I just watched this video I realize 5 years have passed. Hope you are doing well. I wanted to know what size boat that was and also if it is aluminum or fiberglass ? I wanted a reference to know if it would work like that did with my boat. Thanks
Do you find the vibration on the tiller handle at full throttle to be bad ? I have one of these motors and it vibrates the handle terribly at full throttle.Its so bad it makes your hand itch.
@@boatsandoutboards9070 So I have managed to remedy the vibration problem quite nicely. Firstly you have to make sure that the cavitation plate is not too low into the water when on plane. This makes a huge difference to the vibration levels experienced at the tiller handle. Secondly I went down a inch on the prop pitch which allows the engine to Rev a little higher at top speed this further reduced the vibration to the point where I'm honestly impressed as to how smooth it is now. Hope this helps
@@6___________99_____________64 thanks. I don't reach planing speeds most of the time with 2 people onboard and the tiller vibration at 4-5knots is very disturbing. At planing speeds as you say, I didn't notice much vibration: maybe there is no noticable vibration, or maybe the vibration is small compared to waves hitting and shaking the boat.
I had one of these and all I had was problems with leaking oil,took it back three times in one year only after five actual days of use.After which I was told it was something minor that needed fixing only to have it not start once I wanted to go fishing two days later.Called them again and I was then told that some piston in the exhaust area was stuck and I later found out from the same mechanic that mine was the third one sold that had the problem.So after some pressure I later found out that it was an actual fault by the manufacturers and they were making a new piston that would not stick in the exhaust housing,meanwhile these mofos are selling this product knowing fully well it had a fault. I went to the office and asked for my full refund and after some resistance I did get my money back,buyer beware.
Got the same motor..... no problems thus far.......you have a 3 year warranty if you bought it new so dont see how that can be a problem......but thanks will keep an eye on it.
I have the same motor, a 2018 DF6AS2, that is a piece of shit. It has a factory defect with the valves. They seize up any time the motor is stored longer than a few weeks. Went to the shop under warranty and had the WHOLE valve train replaced, along with the cylinder head, and the first time it was stored, the same problem happened again. BUYER BEWARE. We’re trying to get our money back, but Suzuki won’t help. Even the Suzuki authorized shop said Suzuki had a problem with their valves, but Suzuki will not admit it. They said we had to keep bringing it back for warranty work. We’ve had it 2.5 years, and only have been able to put 30 hours on it, because it’s always problematic.
TONY Bee it is a problem, because They have not been able to fix it, and in another few months, it will be out of warranty. It is a problem, because we have only been able to put 30 hours on the engine, because it fails to start when we need to launch our tender, which is also the life raft for our Trawler. It is a problem, because when we call Suzuki, they will not let us talk to anybody technical, about the problem, and we can only converse with some one who answers the phone, and tells us we need to take it back to the repair shop. Suzuki is a shitty company, who won’t stand behind their product. I have talked to a dealer in Australia, who as also said that there are problems when these engines are stored, and Suzuki will try to put the blame on the owners.
I’ve got a newer 2018 model of this same engine and it is a lemon. The exhaust valve seizes anytime it is stored, and not run for longer than two weeks. It’s almost 2 1/2 years old, and we’ve only been able to put 30 hrs on it, because it is always down. It’s been to the shop, and the complete valve train and cylinder head was replaced under warranty. The problem with the sticking valve continues to happen. I’ll never buy another Suzuki outboard. Support from Suzuki is non existent. They will not admit to having a problem with these engines.
Put the lanyard on. It will save your life. If you are in the middle of the lake and you fall out the boat keeps going. With lanyard the motor dies and if you are still able to swim you can get back to your boat.
It happened to me yesterday ! lucky I had it on .
@@pauls466 yep good way to drown without. That's why they exist
Or just wear a lifejacket. Then you don't have to worry about drowning
If you are wearing a life jacket u won't drowned....the kills witch lanyard will however save your boat from thousands of dollars of damage you from liability costs from your run away boat from hitting other boats or docks and stuff
Is that how that works! Thanks
That moves pretty good for 6hp, impressive.
Yeah great little motors for a single person. Or a person and small kid
I had a six, way back when, an old Johnson two stroke and do not remember--at all--it being anywhere near this fast. Thanks for posting.
I have a 1996 Evinrude 6HP and mine is not that fast either. I went with the evinrude for 2 pistons, way smoother than the 4 stroke singles.
Nice vid, but always attach the kill switch to your wrist, especially if you are going out alone
Super important
Man that little thing will scoot…😂 Straight to the point… my kind of video.
i found a vid with a kid wakeboarding behind a rib boat with a little 6hp 4 stroke. cheap thrills what we all need.
great vid never knew a 6hp could go that quick, lovely little boat what is it mate?
that's a cool fiberglass boat
good boat and engine speed super 6hp
I seen your mistake there. You tried to start it while in gear then cut the vid to the correct neutral position. Nice video though
what a nice set up. i am thinking about getting a honda 6 but only because i work for the company and get a discount. that suzuki looks like a winner. the vibration seems to not effect your hand, looks limited to the engine not the operator.
T mo that does look like its got little vibration. my Mercury vibrates a crap load.
seems like a beauty...fast motor
I’m looking to get a brand new 6 hp next week to put on a 20 foot center console as a kicker motor
Thanks for the help really appreciate i am considering buying one the look to have high quality 🙏 lol
This model doesn't have a a lock that prevents pulling the rope while in gear. Some models do.
It does. Mine has one.
It does, but you can easily remove it. Not advised to do so though
How do you activate/deactivate that lock? Is it under the engine hood?
@@boatsandoutboards9070 i suggest you start by removing the cap, and poke around a little with the lever that controls the gearbox and the starter. you will see that once you put it in gear, it will pull a cord connected to a plastic piece blocking another plastic disk which is connected to the starter. I hope that makes sense.
That little motor is cookin...impressive
Mom says put on safety lanyard when boating..especially at full throttle and alone.
Please be careful. Like your boat!
I own a 2.5 suzuki they are great, but this 6hp is rocking!
Do you know if the 2.5 Hp can be converted to higher Hp?
@@bmorale15 no idea if it is possible.
I have same size boath and same motor. I like it a Lot. Suzuki outboard, is a super motor.
Substantial Speed...Thanks 💚😎👍
I have the same but 4hp and it does around the same speed. Also I think suzuki engines are very reliable
OliverYT Gamez are they? i got a Mercury
OliverYT Gamez you can convert the 4 to a 6 for about £100GBP by re jetting it and Changing 3 parts
we have same suzuki 2.5 and it goes about 8km/h tested on talamex inflatable!
Mercury, Suzuki are all tohatsu motors
I got a four stroke 4hp Yamaha, but I doesn’t do anywhere near this speed, i think if I had a solid boat instead of a inflatable, it would go faster
Great video
BUYER BEWARE of the Suzuki DF6AS2. We bought a lemon. Exhaust valve jams up if it is stored longer than a few weeks. Has occurred four times within the first 30 hrs, and has been in and out of the shop. Still have the same problems.
Just bought a Used 2018 When you say stored do you mean on its side?.
Mine is permanently mounted to the boat upright.
No it is stored upright on a motor mount, attached to the rear railing of our trawler. The power head is covered. The engine is flushed with fresh water after each use, and it is then run out of fuel, and the carburetor float bowl is drained. We have tried to leave the engine on TDC, both valves closed, but then when we pull the starter cord, it will bend the exhaust valve push rod, because the exhaust valve is seized in its guide. If we store it with the valve open, not on the compression stroke, the valve will seize open, and the push rod will fall aside, and there will be no compression. These engines have a defect, and we all need to call Suzuki in Brea California, or else we will be stuck with lemon engines that will have to be junked. According to our repair shop, Suzuki has a problem with their valves. Even though they replaced everything, we still have the same defect.
@@rodgraff1782 my 2018 must be a revised model.
I just picked it up a couple days ago and it hasn't been used for over a year or drained of fuel and started first time.
I have since soaked the carburettor in cleaner.
At the moment it's starting first pull 🙋😍
s2oooo John Walker, who has a you tube channel and video about his fold a boat and DF6A, had this same problem, and his Suzuki dealer installed some sort of update part that vents moisture away from the valve area. He said Suzuki is aware of the problems, but they denied they knew of any issues, when I called them in Brea, CA. They said there’re were no recalls or updates. When I did not accept their answer, they hung up on me, and won’t return our calls. Shitty company, with shitty support. They won’t let you talk to anyone technical, just a gopher who answers the phone. The person even said to me “ don’t try to explain anything to me, I am not a technical person.” Sounded like the call was coming from India.
@@rodgraff1782 I heard of this Problem many a times when researching reviews. I was Surprised because Suzuki were once renowned for reliability. I then Decided to go with Yamaha, and bought a 5hp 4stroke, just 2 weeks ago.
Will you recommend a 15Hp outboard in preference to a 6Hp?
Thanks.. it's ok
I have the same outboard on an aluminum. I get just over 16mph. I’ve heard people getting 17 mph plus, not me though
..that's pretty decent, in comparison I get 28 kph out of a new 6hp 4-stroke on a 13 foot Saturn inflatable..
What size aluminum thinking of getting one for my 14ft but not sure if it will be good enough.
patrick Martin it’s a 12 foot tracker
With this small boat, you achieved to get it in high rev... your fiber boat weight how much ?
My boat is really light but I'm not sure how much it's exact weight is.
sebastion is it good for inflatable boat? we have 3 meter inflate boat and 2,5 hp was too small motor.
@@klementtiini1 . well ya inflatables are heavy and have displacement hulls and alot of drag. you need and least a 9.9 or get a scanoe like i did and add a 6hp.
120 lbs
Hello ,is this a short shaft or long shaft?
Short
I just watched this video
I realize 5 years have passed. Hope you are doing well.
I wanted to know what size boat that was and also if it is aluminum or fiberglass ? I wanted a reference to know if it would work like that did with my boat. Thanks
hi, how much did you pay for motor and how are you satisfied with it? I really like it and thinking of getting exact same one for my inflatable boat
I good thanks for asking. I got the motor for 1,200. It's an excellent motor for small boats. I suggest you should get one!
It is the smallest, lightest (51 lbs) 4 stroke 6 HP on the market. I think Suzuki did it great with this brand new model.
@@sebastienlambert9512 sebastion is it good for inflatable boat? we have 3 meter inflate boat and 2,5 hp was too small motor.
What speed you reached? Btw, nice boat
around 18mph
Will LaBrecque wow i habe thinking its much lower Speed
@@schadellol8972 Yeah, I have a 12ft jonboat with a 2018 Suzuki 6hp on it. I run 15mph with me (250lbs) and all my gear, plus seat and casting deck.
Wakkos3LT thx for the Information
@@z28ninja Do you realize that this is not a Jon boat?
Do you find the vibration on the tiller handle at full throttle to be bad ? I have one of these motors and it vibrates the handle terribly at full throttle.Its so bad it makes your hand itch.
Vibration is terrible. I use the tiller extension at long straight routes. But it's impossible to make sharp maneuvers with the extension.
@@boatsandoutboards9070 So I have managed to remedy the vibration problem quite nicely. Firstly you have to make sure that the cavitation plate is not too low into the water when on plane. This makes a huge difference to the vibration levels experienced at the tiller handle. Secondly I went down a inch on the prop pitch which allows the engine to Rev a little higher at top speed this further reduced the vibration to the point where I'm honestly impressed as to how smooth it is now. Hope this helps
@@6___________99_____________64 thanks. I don't reach planing speeds most of the time with 2 people onboard and the tiller vibration at 4-5knots is very disturbing. At planing speeds as you say, I didn't notice much vibration: maybe there is no noticable vibration, or maybe the vibration is small compared to waves hitting and shaking the boat.
@@boatsandoutboards9070 I suppose that's just the nature of a single cylinder engine.
@@6___________99_____________64 most probably. Anyway, the tiller extension solved my problem.
have you any trouble with Motor since 2016?
boat super
thanks :)
how has the reliability of the engine been for you?
How much weight in the boat?
Hi. Is it possible to know the weight of the boat without the motor? Thanks!
I don't know the exact weight but it roughly around 200-250 lbs. All I know is that its a very light boat
Will LaBrecque so around 100 kg, right?
Thanks!
I have a 3 meter Damor 300 and it is 95 kg. I will buy the same engine
12 ft. = 120 lbs
nice. what is the speed
What size boat 12or 14foot
What is the top speed you reach ?
It goes a top speed of around 15mph
that fast?????? shit,I will buy one
What boat is this?
Can you send me some type of link??? Can't find it online
wonder if my Bris boat can tolerate a 6 hp
I had one of these and all I had was problems with leaking oil,took it back three times in one year only after five actual days of use.After which I was told it was something minor that needed fixing only to have it not start once I wanted to go fishing two days later.Called them again and I was then told that some piston in the exhaust area was stuck and I later found out from the same mechanic that mine was the third one sold that had the problem.So after some pressure I later found out that it was an actual fault by the manufacturers and they were making a new piston that would not stick in the exhaust housing,meanwhile these mofos are selling this product knowing fully well it had a fault.
I went to the office and asked for my full refund and after some resistance I did get my money back,buyer beware.
Got the same motor..... no problems thus far.......you have a 3 year warranty if you bought it new so dont see how that can be a problem......but thanks will keep an eye on it.
@@tonybee5009 I live in Barbados and was only given a one year warranty,go figure,but I'm glad yiu have no issues,as boaters that's all we want.
I have the same motor, a 2018 DF6AS2, that is a piece of shit. It has a factory defect with the valves. They seize up any time the motor is stored longer than a few weeks. Went to the shop under warranty and had the WHOLE valve train replaced, along with the cylinder head, and the first time it was stored, the same problem happened again. BUYER BEWARE. We’re trying to get our money back, but Suzuki won’t help. Even the Suzuki authorized shop said Suzuki had a problem with their valves, but Suzuki will not admit it. They said we had to keep bringing it back for warranty work. We’ve had it 2.5 years, and only have been able to put 30 hours on it, because it’s always problematic.
@@rodgraff1782 just picked up a 2018 model hopefully this problem was sorted 🙈👀
TONY Bee it is a problem, because They have not been able to fix it, and in another few months, it will be out of warranty. It is a problem, because we have only been able to put 30 hours on the engine, because it fails to start when we need to launch our tender, which is also the life raft for our Trawler. It is a problem, because when we call Suzuki, they will not let us talk to anybody technical, about the problem, and we can only converse with some one who answers the phone, and tells us we need to take it back to the repair shop. Suzuki is a shitty company, who won’t stand behind their product. I have talked to a dealer in Australia, who as also said that there are problems when these engines are stored, and Suzuki will try to put the blame on the owners.
Q medidas tiene el bote
What's the weight of your fiberglass boat?
120
@@brianchisnell1548
Whaat???
My aluminum boat weighs 145. There's no way a fiberglass boat weighs 120.
Fiberglass is way heavier than aluminum.
Looks like same boat I have is that a fiberglass sea king ? 12 ft
I would like to know what boat that is as well as the engine
Look up Sears Gamefisher 12' fiberglass. 120 lbs. Rated for 14 hp. Excellent!
Is that boat a Crawford?
Price?
are u from sweden?
alehandro ah no I’m from the United States
What is the weight of the boat?
120
Waw keren i like it video
Salam bro
Seems faster than yamaha 6... 4 stroke
it fast
I’ve got a newer 2018 model of this same engine and it is a lemon. The exhaust valve seizes anytime it is stored, and not run for longer than two weeks. It’s almost 2 1/2 years old, and we’ve only been able to put 30 hrs on it, because it is always down. It’s been to the shop, and the complete valve train and cylinder head was replaced under warranty. The problem with the sticking valve continues to happen. I’ll never buy another Suzuki outboard. Support from Suzuki is non existent. They will not admit to having a problem with these engines.
Çok iyi.
would you consider selling your boat
Tyler Critelli No, I'm not selling by boat for another year or two.
1 person fine but if you have another 2 people will be very slow. i would recommend minimum 9.9 for this boat
Alguien que venda un 15de segundamano
Está de benta
engine 6hp kmh
26
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