Suzuki Outboard 6HP Four Stroke - DF6A 2017 Model
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
- Suzuki 6HP DF6A outboard during and after the break in procedure. I achieved a top speed of 19km/h on a 16' 225lbs fishing fiber boat at WOT (full throttle). It was made on lake Ruban, National Park of Jacques-Cartier, Quebec Canada.
Super fun video, thanks for taking me out of my office for a few minutes. :)
(I have a Tohatsu 6HP on the way, I wanted a Zukie, but every dealer said there was a 3 month wait! )
They're just gorgeous when they're new. It's a great little engine with a lot of punch. I bought one in 2011 and still no issues.
George Bectas i bought one this year and it’s feels excellent only the break in-period is long ;)
We bought one in 2017, and have had nothing but problems. The exhaust valve seizes up if it is stored longer than a few weeks. Warranty repair was unsuccessful. Has to go back in the shop again for the same problems.
George i also have a 2011 model and it a reliable motor with good power. Not sure about your 2017 model though Rod. May just have been a lemon.
@@rodgraff1782 do you use it in salt water? What are symptoms of the valve issue? Thank you
I have a 2 years old Suzuki DF5 long stem, not many hours on it yet. But surely is a very good engine within it's category. As most other small four strokes I believe it's a bit more rumbling than my old Johnson 4HP 1998 (2cyl./2 stroke).
Hi
Just a heads up...hp.outboard is not the only factor that determines the speed of a boat, haul design, how deep a boat sits in the water (re beam width) length and weight of haul, and load ,and prop pitch all are critical factors in speed...hope this helps
Of course.
Its time for suzuki to join Honda, Mercury, Tohatsu and put the vulnerable shifter in the front.
Go imam istiot motor ,prezadovolen sum exstra masina.
These new 4 strokers just don't put out like the old 2 strokers that's for sure.
something is wrong with his. my Suzuki DF6 is way faster than that and my boat is much heavier.
With a proper size and weight boat, the DF6A give these results :
ruclips.net/video/lGkd1zeH8NE/видео.html
And a lot more vibration.
A two stroke faster than a 4? I have a 1947 martin 60 and it runs amazing but this 4 stroke will leave it setting in the dust.
cool cool
Have the same engine on a Gumotex Alfonso, it is between a Kajak and a Rib, very small and 4.5 Meters long. With 170KG of load (2 Persons) i reach 21km/h. So for sure, you never reach more than 30km/h with this engine
Single....one klick lift...and fins....can do about 30...1 person only
I would get an engine cover that says Volkswagen. That would keep em scratching their heads!
We bought a new Suzuki DF6AS2 in 2017. We have had constant problems with the exhaust valve jamming up during storage. It has happened four times in 2.5 years. It has gone to the shop under warranty, and had the whole valve train and cylinder head replaced, and we still have the same problem. It is going back into the shop again. Seems as though we have a lemon engine with a factory defect. Suzuki has been no help.
Yes maybe it is a bad motor, but I’m not the only one having these problems. That’s my definition of a lemon. It could be due to to tight of valve clearance, or in compatible materials used on the valve stem or guide. Suzuki has a corrosion problem with their exhaust valve. Moisture collects in this area due to the wet exhaust, and causes the valve to stick if it is stored more than a few weeks. Later models are supposed to have some sort of retrofit to vent the moisture out of this area. Mine is still down, as the shop isn’t returning phone calls since COVID. Started. I go out of warranty in October, and will be stuck with a boat anchor. Suzuki will not admit to a problem with these, and would rather take the negative feedback. Stay away from these motors. There are at least four others with the same problem on the various forums.
I'm so sick of this I'm having the same issue and can't find any carburator schimatics anywhere HELP
Aaron Orr. I bought the factory workshop manual.
@@rodgraff1782 where did you find it and how$
Aaron Orr I purchased it at Browns Point Marine Service, Keyport New Jersey, USA phone 732-264-7176. Manual covers the DF4A, DF5A, and DF6A.
Porque se recalienta mi motorcito
Nice speed. What prop do you have? I bought the same motor recently but last weekend was only getting about 10.5 km/h. Couldn't get it to plane. 10.5' inflatable boat that's only about 90 lbs with my wife dog and myself. Maybe 550 lbs total weight boat motor and everything.
I have the original 7" 1/2 x 7" pitch which comes with it. The only thing, I could'nt get higher than 4700 RPM with it. I was alone in the boat, a total weight of 50+180+215 = around 450lbs. The speed was achieved at 19km/h when I sat in the middle seat of the fiber boat with a tiller extension. I will call Suzuki to know why the RPM did not reach the 5200 RPM...it is suppose to be between 4750-5750 at full throttle.
Probably the higher pitch prop. I took the stock prop off mine and put one with a 6" pitch to get higher revs. Still slow but maybe just too much weight.
I tried it on a 15' aluminium Jon boat and with a 6.5" pitch prop I was able to get it on plane and I reached around 24km/h which is start to be real cool speed.
...and the rev was about 5500 rpms.
My Aquaparx 330 inflatable with Suzuki DF6A will plane at just over half throttle with me and my wife aboard. Top speed is 10,5 knots. The boat has flat, slatted floor with no keel.
Where did you get the cover? I can't seem to find it online...
Hi Brian, they are made by Outboard Covers & Accessories. www.outboardcovers.com hope that helps?
You get it when you buy a Chinese outboard :D
Bonjour, votre moteur ne serait pas à vendre par hazard?
Non, malheureusement.
Hi Sebas!
I am thinking of getting this for a 14' aluminum Peterborough. (Wide nose, flat bottom)
After seeing your video, it is hard to judge if the motor is loud or not.
I have a 4HP evinrude 2 stroke, and was going to upgrade just for the quietness, and cleanliness of the 4 strokes.
Also, Jon, do you have the DF6A or the DF6? 2016 engines were the DF6 I believe.
How long does a 1L tank get you on a 6HP? I am debating bringing it on the quieter sides of Baskatong, but don't want to get stuck out there without gas.
I cannot judge on the sound level of the DF6A...I mostly use it for trolling when I go fishing. At idle it is very quiet. I use to have a Tohatsu 3.5HP 4 stroke which is about the same noise level. For the fuel consumption, I would say it's about 1 liter per hours at 3/4 throttle. So, a full internal tank. I always bring with me an emergency 5 liters fuel tank just in case.
My Suzuki DF6 is louder than my buddies 40 hp Yamaha 4 stroke.
Is it made by tohatsu like all the rest of the portables?
Nope, Tohatsu made small engines for Mercury, Evinrude...
very nice , where I can find the same cover . thanks
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Damn fast for only 6 hp, is this one cylinder or two?
It's 1 cylinder 4 strokes... faster on lighter boat of course.
Bonjour Sebastien, es-tu toujours satisfait de ton achat? J’hÉsite entre le df6 et le yamaha F6 pour mettre sur un saturn sd330.
Oui je suis très satisfait avec mon moteur, je l'ai depuis 2016 et je l'utilise presque à chaque semaine de l'été...à date il va A1. Il pèse seulement 50lbs.
how has this motor been for you?
anyone facing with exhaust valve problem in this motor, which is purchased after 2018??
Did not have any issue yet...more than 200 hours on it.
You are sailing motorboat with a manual gear box and you are not wearing the kill cord. If you fall off you never catch your boat. Not wearing the kill cord is just stupid. I'm buying this engine next month that's why I'm here, to watch some videos of it running. This is going to be my 4th engine. Safety first, fun after so please wear your kill cord or sdome day you could become a fish food.
I have the same motor on a much heavier boat and can go easily twice that fast. if that was your max speed, you have something wrong with your motor. watch my videos to see the speeds you should be hitting.
I tried it on a 15' aluminium jon boat and reach around 24km/h. I think the boat I used on the current video was much way heavier. It is rated 30 hp on it.
Where can I get that cover?
outboardcovers.com
Sébastien Lambert what can u use iT for?
@@mwgaming7932 To protect the splash top from scratch and sun damage.
Sébastien Lambert thanks
Q presio amigo digame
Whats the ORANGE thing for on the motor ???
Something I should wear to cut off the engines if I fall in the water...
I'm still looking for that cover. Anyone have any ideas?
Sorry I did'nt see your comments, it's OCA who manufactured them. outboardcovers.com/
It's the basic splash cover.
Sébastien Lambert Did you just order the black (p2) or did you have to specify you wanted manufacturer graphics? THANKS for the link!!!
sorry for the delay, I took with the suzuki logo and the 6hp behind it
Are you sure thats full throttle?
Yes, it's an old fiberglass boat, much more heavy than I wrote on the video. I tried it on another lighter boat and I reach around 24km/h.
Is that at Lac-a-Jack?
Non, c'est le lac Ruban dans le secteur Sautauriski.
Hi could send me link where to get to cover protection for get domaged on the head or the name of it ... thx
Güzel.
???caution!!!!
engine fortrke
И нихоа на глиссер не вышел...
Jesus... super under powered. God forbid you have a buddy on the boat, go as fast as a minn kota lol.
Are you dumb or stupid? This engine goes 20km/h on small boats. Minn Kota goes like 3km/h This engine can take you on a 40km ride on one tank Minn Kota can take you on a 3km run on one battery. I have plenty of engines I also have 55lbs electric motor and I know what im talking about. For electric motor I have to carry 2 batterys and one is a big 30kg truck battery. I also got 15HP mercury and 3.5hp Hangkai. Underpowered my ass. It runs very nice. If you were a boater you would know better what you just wrote here. A pile of BS. Boat speed is not determined by the engine size but the drag it creates. The bigger the boat the heavier it is the slower it is. Bad shape of a boat create more drag. Wind is another factor, if its a river the flow is another factor. Last week I was on sea with my rubber dingy and a fisher came with his big heavy boat with 2x12hp engines. He could barely go faster then I did on my chinese 3.5hp, If I had this suzuki engine on my boat he would never catch up with me.