Quicksilver 270

[samsix6]

Hi folks what performance should i expect from a s/s Suzuki DT8, and would doelfins give me anything extra?

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Quicksilver 270

Right around 20mph or a little more with one person. That will be a fun boat!

 

[samsix6]

Re: Quicksilver 270

thats cool, sounds about right for what i need, how about those doelfins, will that do what they claim, ie ease up onto the plane, improved economy ect.

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Quicksilver 270

Yes, the Doelfin may help a little. I'd drive the boat first without it though. It should perform nicely without it. That's a good boat, motor combination.

 

[samsix6]

Re: Quicksilver 270

cheers for that, i'm off to croatia in a couple of weeks so i will let you know how she go's, do you know any Suzuki DT experts?

 

[Drowned Rat]

Re: Quicksilver 270

No, but post any questions you have in the Suzuki forum and you'll get plenty of answers.

 

[samsix6]

Re: Quicksilver 270

hi there, i'm just back from south central Dalmatia with the inflatable, thought i would let you know the boat performed really well, tried the DT8 without the doelfin then with, it went well without, but better with. It needed slightly finer trimming but when it was right it flew. cheers

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Quicksilver 270

Good to hear .... if you have any Q's about suzuki, just ask ...

 

[samsix6]

Re: Quicksilver 270

i have 2 DT8'S, one is a 1983 short shaft (bit crabby on the outside but mechanically sound) the other is a 1981 long shaft (new!!not even run in....i bought it from a guy who found it in his late fathers loft.....) i want to swap the shafts,so i have effectivley a new s/s 8.....help???

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Quicksilver 270

.... that is not too difficult .... you can either just swop the powerheads or you can do it properly and take the short shaft off (it bolts off under the tray) you need to take the powerhead off anyway, get the short one resprayed etc and then swop the 2 shafts ... inspect it closely ten you will see what I mean ...

 

[samsix6]

Re: Quicksilver 270

man i love outboards.....started to dismantle the s/s so thought i would drop the gearcase and have a look at the impeller/change the gear oil etc, two of the four bolts sheared off! Any way thanks for the info, there are six bolts under the tray 4 of which thread into the block, once these are removed will the shaft be free?