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I am in the market for a 2005 Suzuki DF140 with a 25" shaft. The boat
I have is a one off custom that is based on a Olympic Boat Company
Evolution 17 hull. The max horsepower for a production version of this
boat is 140hp and I want the maximum power possible. I'll have the boat
at Lake Tahoe now and then and I don't want it to be grossly
underpowered at 6200'.

I live in California, so a four-stroke is the only way to go as I plan
to use the boat for many years. California is becoming very restrictive
in what type of motor can be use on fresh water.

How good are the DF140s? I can't seem to find much negative feedback
about them.

I have been quoted US$9300.00 for a 25" DF140 for the motor only.
Rigging, controls, Tachometer, and Prop are not included in this price.

You can do better on the price, but the Suzuki four-strokes are perhaps the
best motors on the market right now.

My brother has a 140 with 200 hours, and I have a 250 with 210 hours.
Neither of us has had even a small problem with our motors.

Gene Kearns has a pair of them on his Grady. I'm pretty sure he hasn't had
any trouble with his either.