Suzuki DF2.5

Post by **seahawk** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 9:27 am

I want to buy a samll outboard so i can put it on my inflatable boat so it comes down to Suzuki df 2.5 a 2.5 hp motor. Does any one know if this brand is OK reliable? Is it enough to push my "boat" a little bit faster than electric trolling motor? I may occasionally use it for 14 ft small fishing boat from those boat rental outfit so the df2.5 becomes portable since it is only 30 lb. I just don't know if this 2.5hp outnboard can push 14 or 12 ft small fishing boat in what speed? It only comes with a 1.2L internal gas tank and I am concerned with the neeed to carry a gas tank on board in case of run out of fuel? Thanks.

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 11:13 am

It will push it fine but to get on plane you would need 9.9 minimum
and smart tabs or fin.
Great motors.

Post by **seahawk** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:09 pm

Do you mean for inflatable boat? What about for 12 or 14 ft rental fishing boat? Thanks.

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 1:58 pm

Yes, inflatable.
10' rigid hull will perform a bit better.

Post by **seahawk** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:26 pm

Will 2.5 hp push a 12 or 14 ft rental fishing boat at a reasonable speed? Thanks.

Post by **lifeisfun** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 8:44 pm

What do you define as reasonable ?
See here what others think:
http://www.boatpoint.com.au/boat-review/1960609.aspx