Trade-A-Boat 496 2017

quickspecs

Suzuki DF90 ATL

MAKE/MODELSuzuki DF90

ATL

TYPEDOHC 16-valve four-

stroke

WEIGHT156kg (L)

DISPLACEMENT1502cc

GEAR RATIO2.59:1

PROPELLER19in

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SeaTrials

On Signature 495F, in 15-20kt SE wind and moderate to rough seas, running a 19in propeller.

RPM SPEED (KM/H) (KT) ECONOMY (L /H)

1500 6.4 3.5 4

2000 9.0 4.9 5

2500 10 5.4 5.5

3000 14 7.6 8

3500 26 14 14

4000 32 17.3 19

4500 45 24.3 23

5000 54 29.2 28

5500 61 32.9 33

6000 66 35.6 36

We saw 5-7Km/h lower speeds running against the tide and wind, with 1-4L/h increase in fuel

burn to achieve similar speeds.

and maintenance schedules,

reducing costs – but it also

reduces noise and improves

durability by automatically

adjusting the chain as

necessary.

For serous fishers,

the economy and quiet

operation are no doubt

attractive but there’s also

a Troll Mode feature that

can be increased in 50rpm

increments to precisely set

your speed.

“It can run big props,

giving masses of grip off

the line and in turns”

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