Suzuki 85 HP Feedback

neckman

Cadet
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I am looking at a boat with a late 80s suzuki 85 hp and am wondering if this is a good reliable motor. It has low hours on it and belongs to a n old freind. I already have 3 boats but this is a good price and is an aluminum boat.
 

what200

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Re: Suzuki 85 HP Feedback

I had a two cylinder model also late 80's. I was happy with the motor. I disabled the oil injection for security although the suzuki systems are supposed to work well. Only thing I didn't like is that it seemed like the motor had a limiter at 6K.<br />The only thing about suzuki's is that they don't seem to be worth much used so I wouldn't pay more than $800 for motor plus whatever the boat is worth.
 

enn

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Re: Suzuki 85 HP Feedback

It is a wery good motor - have had several Suzuki OB´s they are great motors.
 

suzukidave

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Re: Suzuki 85 HP Feedback

I have a 2 cyl DT55 from that era that is a tank and I'd have no hesitation in buying an 85 if I knew its history. The key issue is local service -- you need a good dealer who knows them. They are not cheap used around here by any stretch so I guess it depends on local conditions.
 
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