Hello, new forum member

[Ripsnort]

Hello all! New to the forums. Greetings!<br /><br />I've just purchased a new Campion 542 (20 ft) boat with a Suzuki 140 4 stroke. I know nothing about these engines though many told me its a good engine.<br /><br />I was wondering what your thoughts on Suzuki OB motors are.<br /><br />Also, what kind of top end speed do you think I can push with an approx. 2300 lb boat (with gear) with the 140? (Stock prop) Here is a performance report from the Campion website, with the Yamaha 115 for what its worth:<br /> http://www.campionboats.com/downloads/Explorer 542 OB SC - Yamaha F115 4-STROKE.pdf <br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />This is our 3rd boat since my wife and I have married, looking forward to getting back out on the water after selling my 1992 Larson 19' Cuddy 3 years ago.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Hello, new forum member

Welcome Ripsnort!! Sounds like you will be covering a lot of ground ,or water that is,in a very short time.140hp on a 2000 lb boat sounds fast,better staple your wig on.I have heard good things on this forum re; Suzuki,Though from people i know and people that work on them here in NY,I have heard only negative feedback.They seem to be very hard to fix and very few work on them here.Charlie

 

[Ripsnort]

Re: Hello, new forum member

Thks for the feedback!<br /><br />I just found this thread too.<br /> http://www.outboardrepairs.com/topics/011047.html

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Hello, new forum member

When I hear Champion I think of Bass boats! So I could be all wet! Wouldnt be the first time! 20' Boat, 2300lb, I would figure about 50MPH + - 2MPH Full trim! I do not think that 140 has the torque to hold any more! Maybe 45-50 MPH would be closer! Thats a lot of boat for a 140! Its more than likly rated at 200 HP or better!<br /><br />If its not a Bass Boat, and more of a off shore type boat, the speed will be much less, 35-40 MPH maybe! Lots of variables!<br /><br />Oh, and welcome to the forum!!

 

[OBJ]

Re: Hello, new forum member

Indeed welcome Ripsnort.<br /><br />There's a real good forum here on Yammies and Suzies if you have specific questions about the engine. Check it out sometimes.

 

[LubeDude]

Re: Hello, new forum member

<br /><br />OK, "Campion" Not Champion!<br /><br />I got it now!<br /><br />Id say Its 35-40 MPH!<br /><br />Nice boat!

 

[Ripsnort]

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The manufacturers numbers are usually porked alittle bit, but apparently this boat gets 40 mph at 6000 rpm with the Yamaha 115. I'd think closer to 45-50 mph with the Suzi DF140! Heres to hoping! (Its maiden voyage will be Fort Peck, Montana, lots of distance to cover there. )