Suzuki 140/150/175 4 strokes.Anyone have on 222 Flatback?

[Rayos]

Curious about these and was wondering if anyone has one on a 222 Flatback.
Want to know the power, speed and fuel burn.

I like the 140 because of the weight but wonder how well it pushes it with a few people on board.  

Was wondering if the fuel burn numbes are the same as the Suzuki website boat tests.

Thanks,

Ray
'71 222 Flatback

[LilRichard]

Try getting ahold of JamesC, he has a 150...

[Rayos]

Will do, thanks,

[fnichols]

I have a 140 suzuki 4-stoke on my 1971 222.  It runs 38mph at full throtle but I typically cruise at 30-32mph.  I don't know the exact amount of fuel I burn and the rpm figures, however I can usually run 4 trips before I need to refuel.  Note that these days of fishing are typically running 15-25 miles out on the flats per trip.  I love the motor.  Yes I wish for a better speed, but the money I saved on the motor and gas is great.  I had enough money left over to buy a jack plate, new steering, livewell, and electronics.  I also went with a 25" motor so that the engine wouls always sit higher and away from the wash out when I slow down.

[warthog5]

I can't answer your question Rayos, but I'm sure happy with my DF-140's.

[Rayos]

Thanks for the replies.  I could give up 3 to 4 top end for the fuel and weight savings of the 140 over the 150/175. Those twins look like they are humming ...

The performance figures on the Suzuki site show the 140 getting close to 5 mpg on comparable boats.

Will see if I can make a deal at the boat show.

Thanks again.

[Capt. Rick]

Can't answer your questions yet but should have my 22.2 with a 175 on a porta-bracket running by April.  I have the 140 on a 18ft. flats boat that I put on in Jan. 2003 and have over a thousand hours on it without ever missing a beat. No failure of any kind and self maintained since new.

[Rayos]

Let us know how the 175 does. Great endorsement on the 140.