RockDaddy Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I've decided to repower my 2003 2200V with a Suzuki DF200A. I know there are a few Pathfinders with them. If you have any numbers on WOT speed, mpg or prop recommendations, I would appreciate them. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWilson Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 No help on the numbers but those DF 200's are great motors. A lot of people are going to Zuke and have no complaints; strong motor. Due to the gear ratio, you'll probably be swinging a big wheel. Probably a 24p or 26p, depending on overall weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDaddy Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Ok Thanks. I've read that the folks at Power Tech are pretty helpful with prop selection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecast Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Can't wait to see some pics and numbers! I had a Suzi DF140 on an Action Craft 1820 a few years ago and the motor was a flawless performer - and whisper quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 if I ever had to replace my vmax, it would be a 200 zuke, great motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWilson Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 3 hours ago, RockDaddy said: Ok Thanks. I've read that the folks at Power Tech are pretty helpful with prop selection. I would call Ken at Prop Gods before I would look at anything from Power Tech. There are a lot better props out there then PT for 4 strokes. www.propgods.com 941-735-5808 I wont respond about the helpfulness.... I'm still waiting for a call back or a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodWorks Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Curious about the performance numbers as well. Also, the price difference between the Yamaha 4 cylinder and Suzuki. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Tyler Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I almost got a Suzuki. Anxious to see how you like it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 On March 2, 2017 at 9:43 AM, fin-addict said: if I ever had to replace my vmax, it would be a 200 zuke, great motor. X2...Just seems like the perfect repowered for the 22' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 3/2/2017 at 7:03 AM, RockDaddy said: Ok Thanks. I've read that the folks at Power Tech are pretty helpful with prop selection. I've had great success with Power Tech on Yamaha four strokes, call Marcus at PT. He is on the forum as Funkey Monkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterman18 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 On 3/2/2017 at 0:15 PM, RodWorks said: Curious about the performance numbers as well. Also, the price difference between the Yamaha 4 cylinder and Suzuki. I was quoted 14k (tax icluded and 6 year warranty) for the DF200 a while back which included removing current motor, all rigging, controls and install w/ gauges. Yamaha 200 was 14K plus tax and no rigging or guages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDaddy Posted March 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 The best number I've seen in NC is $13,200 for the DF200A engine not including any rebates. Rigging varies widely. I did get quotes from International Marine Service http://www.internationalmarineservice.com for both a DF150 and a DF175. They were almost $2K less than anyone in my area. I assume it would be the same for the DF200A. Their price included all new gauges (digital), controls, laser cut panel rigging and prop. If I lived closer, I would think hard about going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDaddy Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 New Engine is mounted. The first prop they tried was a PowerTech OFX3 24 pitch. They've ordered a 26 pitch. I should get the boat back this week and will share numbers then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarpon1215 Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 That is 3" more pitch than my 200 V-Max will turn. That motor must have a lot of torque.🚣🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I think Susuki's have a different gear ratio in their lower unit, which requires more pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 48 minutes ago, Tarpon1215 said: That is 3" more pitch than my 200 V-Max will turn. That motor must have a lot of torque.🚣🏼 With a gear ratio of 2.50:1 on the Suzuki DF200A, the larger pitch prop on the Suzuki gearcase will be spinning slower than the smaller pitch prop on a Yamaha 200 VMAX gearcase (1.86:1 or 1.75:1 ?). I am eager to learn how the performance comparisons stack up. Please share your Suzuki numbers after the break-in. The new setup looks great btw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDaddy Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I finally got out on the boat yesterday and got past the 4 hour mark on break in so that I could really see how she did. The engine is incredibly smooth, very powerful and very quiet. Hole shot seems good, but this is not a major issue for me where I fish. My only concern is that I may not have the right prop. Top end RPM's and speed seem low. 4000 RPM 29.9 mph 5000 RPM 39.8 mph 5500 RPM 44.7 mph 5750 RPM 47.3 mph WOT This is with a Power Tech OFX3 26 pitch. The dealer had tried a 24 inch pitch and swopped it out for the 26. The boat was lightly loaded with my wife and beagle. Any thoughts on the prop would be appreciated. By the way, this is what my 14 year old Pathfinder looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgfan Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Nice looking boat. I'm gonna guess that your not the Capt........? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 rock, what is the max rpm rating listed as. seems like you should be better than 47.3mph. brothers 22 pathy w/200 vmax hpdi w/tower did 49-50mph. my 150 does 42 w/tower at 5500 rpm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDaddy Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I don't know about being Captain, but I have the mate thing down. The max rpm range is 5500 to 6100 rpm's. I had a Suzuki DF140 before that ran at 6100 rpm. Suzuki literature shows that max kW output is at 5750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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