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I've got a suzuki 25 that has some issues. Who should I take it to around Lake Charles? It's been to Lake Area and they didn't fix it, so looking for another shop.

Pm ray. He might be able to point you in the right direction.

Don't know if the guy still works there but DHP on common use to be the place for that motor.

I second DHP. They work with you.
What is it doing???
If they didn't fix it, I'd tell them I want my money back.

What issues your having I hade one for years and my bil to I done all work from head gasket to total rebuild they are strong motors hp wise but don't over heat

The motor is weak. Poor holeshot and all I can get out of it is 26-27 mph. Running around 4500 rpm. Lake Area said the bottom cylinder wasn't firing due to moisture on the plug. They checked compression and said it was 100 psi on all three cylinders. I got it back and ran it and noticed no difference. I had a 30 yamaha before this and the yamaha was twice the motor this suzuki is. I'm hoping to find somebody that can get this thing lined out. I've heard DHP does good work.

My uncles runs 34 mph factory on a 15 ft alweld !!!!

What size boat do you have the 25 pushing?

Is this a used motor or did you buy it new? If used were there any mods done to it by previous owner?

How is the motor mounting set up on the boat is it conducive to allow max capability?

I don't know much history on the motor. I think it has been in some brackish water.

The boat is a 1548 alumaweld flat. I bought the motor used. It's a '94 model. The only thing non-stock is the linkage has been modified to let the carbs open up completely. The motor is on a jackplate. I've played with motor height and trim position but nothing has helped.

That's like salt in the wound, lol.

I had a 20 ft. X 36" Weld Craft tunnel hull with a 3 cyl. Zuki. It ran great. No issues.
It just didn't run great with a big load. I ran it for hunting season, with 3 hunters and a dog.
For gator season, I ran a 40 Merc.

Suggest starting at the fuel tank. Make sure fuel is not being restricted, pick-up tube, filter, hose, prime bulb and fuel connector fittings not allowing air to be sucked in.

i only get 28 with my mercury on a 14' 42"

I'm using the same tank and fuel line as when I had my yamaha, just put a suzuki fitting for the motor end.

There's a big difference in displacement between the mercury and suzuki.

Took the motor to DHP today. They might work on it today or tomorrow. I'll post what they find.

Hey Scott, are you related to Brandon Craft from Moss Bluff?

Maybe distantly. I'm from DeRidder/Merryville originally. I think there are some Craft's around Lake Charles we are kin to, but I don't know them.

any kin to cody craft from rosepine ??? I graduated with him...

Not that I now of. I am related to a lot of Craft's from around Hornbeck.

you ever get that zukie runnin rite

Not yet. Hoping to get it right soon.