Suzuki DF200AP outboard BUY or BIN - 90 hours of usage HONEST engine review!!! 

ordered my df200 today . was going yamaha vf225LB looked at in in crate saturday . your video was what i needed to see. had the suzuki dt140 pair from 1994 til 2020 , never gave me a lower unit problem . fuel pumps / carb cleaning was all they ever needed friend still running them . aways knew if they made the in line 4 in 150-200 it would be special . your video told me what i already knew was possible . thank you from panacea florida.

Had a Suzuki DF200 for 10 years on my boat - great motor no problems. One major benefit of Suzi is they are much cheaper to service than other brands. My 100hr dealer service is around $600 whereas my friend's Yamaha is over $900.

You just made my decision for me! So excited to get my new 2022 Suzuki 250!

Another honest vid, thankyou. I haven't been a fan of Suzuki in outboards but your points are correct and now my new boat also has two of them! In WA it is hard to find any new boats and to get a test drive in them is virtually impossible. Its a sellers market and unfortunately not too many of the dealers go the extra to secure a deal. I ended up with a Caribbean 2400 with twin 150's and all the fruit. Totally different to the Quinny pressed ali boat I've had for 19 years but handles and rides sweet. Hopefully pick it up in a couple of weeks and i'll let you know how is goes. Thanks for all your suggestions and info along the way and congrats on the 500 subs! You're personal touch replying to posts goes along way to this. Well done Graeme

G'day finally at age 60 brought my first ever BC 615 br in Nov 2019 with Suz150. Awesome fuel economy & plenty of grunt when crossing those sketchy bars also purchased with the minn kota ulterra. Like yourself I,m not the tallest bloke God gave breath to however I can launch & retrieve the boat on my own as I got Blake's to put on fully fabricated alloy steps which bolt onto the trailer just in front of the spare no drilling etc & can be removed & can be put on another Easy Tow trailer if I ever decide to change rigs All I do is reverse down into the water climb up the steps while grabbing the anchor for extra support & into the front of the boat. Same deal when exiting the boat after retrieval More than happy to send some pics just not sure how to do it on this platform. Hope this has been helpful. Ps enjoy your honesty , tips & videos. Cheers Pete

Appreciate the unbiased, honest review mate. I'm looking to repower my extreme 695GK with a yamaha or Suzuki. I'm leaning more towards the Suzuki for extra change in my pocket!

I'm a bit surprised they didn't offer you a 4 blade prop when you specified your usage. I have a solas 4 on my 670c and it's been a transformation. Out of the hole and mid range massive improvement in torque and economy.

Suzuki motors is the best even their motorcycle engine is so good..its a very credible and reliable brand..worth every penny 😍😍

Hi mate my 615 ht be in at the end of the month I got the 150 yammy keep up the vids and the subs will come mate

Got the 250 Susie..love it..merc are boat anchors

Thanks for your insight ~ thanks for your vid. Here's this man's "story" Graduated from a Quintrex 530 fishabout (Suzuki 40hp 4stroke) to Bar Crusher 575C with the Suzuki DF115A (4stroke) and I am not CONVINCED it was the correct engine choice. The 40 hp "sung" like bird ~ ever reliable and relished the top rpm range in context to the prevailing conditions. The DF115A is not at all a reflection of its little sibling! Idles awkwardly? "Feels" like it's not comfortable at full pace / throttle. Will munch up chop / swell at mid revs yet I'm really not believing it is the most suitable brand after many trips. This is a very subjective topic yet, if your out there doing it, the "gut instinct" is maybe there's a better choice of outboard?? As you wisely remarked, it's an expensive choice 🤑 To wrap it up, would I purchase a this engine again ?? No. Keep up the informative opinions. Cheers.

Looking to replace 2015 Yamaha 4T 150 HP for this exact motor to be nounted on 22' Defiance Pilothouse. You pretty much had me sold at "This Motor" 😉

Another fantastic and well measured review! If I got a new boat I'd have to go Suzuki or Yamaha as you say solely based on previous experience with and zero issues. Have to say Mercury seem to be offered on a lot of packaged boats these days. They must have been busy in the background organising that

Thank you from America for your review on the Suzuki I appreciate it. I live in Eastern Maryland and I go back and forth between fishing the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. I'm looking at buying a 25-ft pilot House and putting the 300 or 350 Suzuki on it. Do you know anyone running the new 300b for 350 with the dual prop? I'm considering getting it. Thank you for your info 👍

Thanks for sharing. Would have loved you to mention the boat size and model.

Hi . Can I ask why you chose the I-4 over the V6 Suzuki 200HP for the bar crusher? Cameron

i don't think suzuki have ever made anything that's shit..i've owned bikes, vitaras, grand vitaras..outboards, they've all been absolutely brilliant

Hi. Would the extra weight of the 200HP (over the 150HP) on the transom adversely impact handling, turning, etc ?

Hi. Can you recall if this engine was raised 1 or 2 holes for better performance? Cameron

im buying a 2022 200 suzuki outboard with fly by wire what do you think about fly by wire reliability thank you from america

I have a 4 stroke Suzuki, if I do not take it out that often do I need to turn it on regularly to avoid issues ? If yes do I just have it in a neutral position or the prop needs to spin? Thanks

I swear by evinrude however with the pandemic had to repower bought brand new 200 suzuki. I'm Commercial lobsterman see how it goes!

I paid 18k for 100hp Mercury 2 stroke 😔 and any thoughts on MCLAY boats? I ordered a 571 sports man HT

Hi again. I am about to order the BC with the same motor. What OEM gauge or gauges come supplied with this motor? Are they any good? What other gauges on the market would ideally suit this outboard?

Hi again. Can you please state the specification / model of the 3-blade prop shown in this video? Also, there was a reference made to use a 4-blade prop for this motor. Can you possibly recommend the ideal 4-blade prop for this motor as well? Cameron

Good review

Hi, do you need a transom saver for trailing? I trim up the motor all the way up and lock the motor. I just found out this is not the correct way for trailing. Thanks!

Hey, great video. What is the weight and length of your boat?

what is weight of boat i have a 225 aquasport 3900 lbs dry I spin 3 16 18

Is 1000hr a lot of hrs for a Suzuki 4stks with regular service?

Hi Mark. Is this motor with the extra long leg ? Is the motor called DF200AP or DF200APX? Cameron

Weight of the boat? Dry

I just paid 35k rigged twin 200s