Outboard motor industry observation

[Rich Stern]

Suzuki has come on really strong.



Was at the Atlanta boat show last week, and holy cow, Suzukis hanging off transoms everywhere.



Didn't have a lot of time to investigate fishing rigs, but there was a lot of purdy sparkles on display. Tracker's presence was central and huge; I don't think there was a small boat dealer/maker with more floor space than them. I only got close enough to see the price tag on a Z9 (after which I needed medical assistance), so I can't offer many comments on the new model lineup.



Cool stuff.

 

[Mini]

I had a Suzuki back in 88....loved it. It was a gas hog though. Inline 4cyl with 4 carbs running 140HP.



Mini

 

[Teri C.]

I've seen alot of dealers going to Suzuki. Saw alot at the boat show in Indy. The boat show in Nashville sucks so I don't go. Not sure that I have seen any on the water around here. I sure miss having my boat in the garage. I am about ready to go back to a 14ft aluminum just so I can put it in the garage. Maybe I can hang a Suzuki from that. Ah the good ole days when I didn't have to pay $145 per month for a slip.

 

[David Butler]

I have a Suzuki 4 stroke 115hp best engine i have ever had. Smooth running, great on gas and lots of power. I'd buy another one in a heart beat

 

[Greg Meyer]

Pat,



That means that Suzuki "means business"...



I have seen a few more of them out on the water in the lower level walleye circuits...