What Motor is better

[7355hpchry]

Hello all, I have a 15' 1974 National Boat Corp Fiberglass open bow "Tri Hull".
It currently has a good running 1974 Chrysler 55HP motor. My top speed with the Chrysler is in the area of 35mph.

I just got a great running Suzuki DT65. I don't know much about the DT65, is it a dependable motor? Is the DT65 easy to repair? What does the DT65 weigh? How much faster will my boat go with the DT65?

Thanks for your help.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: What Motor is better

THe suzuki is a great motor and very reliable, parts are also still available, they are fast motors ....

 

[7355hpchry]

Re: What Motor is better

When you say fast, what exactly do you mean? The motor was on a 19' HEAVY *** Pontoon Boat. My little 15' fiberglass boat, is so light on the single axle trailer, I can lift the tongue and pull the boat around fairly easy. I'm an average 165lb person not a great big he man. What prop would you recommend for my boat?

I use the boat for "Jump Fishing" Striper's on Western US lakes. It is a sit and watch for diving gull's, and haul *** to that spot type of fishing.

My biggest fear with the Suzy is an ignition failure. Looks to me like a new CD unit would cost more than the motor is worth. Where can I find parts?

 

[James R]

Re: What Motor is better

I work on Suzuki's all the time. Have not had a CD Unit fail me yet.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: What Motor is better

1 in a million CDi's fail, so you have a better chance of winning the lotto that having to buy a new CDi .....

 

[7355hpchry]

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1 in a million CDi's fail, so you have a better chance of winning the lotto that having to buy a new CDi .....

Well I guess if the CDi gives up on me I should go get a lottery ticket. I'd need to hit the lottery to get a new one.

 

[James R]

Re: What Motor is better

If you are so concerned about this non issue then look for a used spare on EBAY and keep it on the shelf. No I dont have a way to test it except to run it.

 

[7355hpchry]

Re: What Motor is better

The motor runs but not sure how well. It is a 1980 65HP 2 cylinder. It had a bad prop shaft seal, damaged by an incorrect prop washer. I figure someone tried sticking a 1985 and up prop on it. It seems ANY type of parts are very hard to find for this motor. I cannot find a prop for a 1980 ANYWHERE not even Browns Point.

I'm only paying $250 for the motor, that is what the lower unit re-seal cost. Being it is a 2 cylinder I don't see how it can be much better than the old Chrysler 55 horse. I think I'll most likely sell it for what I paid, or part it out on e-bay.

 

[7355hpchry]

Re: What Motor is better

If you are so concerned about this non issue then look for a used spare on EBAY and keep it on the shelf. No I dont have a way to test it except to run it.

I'm not that concerned. Just tried to make a joke, I guess some are too uptight to tell that.