I saw a boat for sale for $800 and I want the motor. It's a 1993 40 hp Suzuki. I was told that Suzukis are great motors, especially the older ones because they were made from stainless steel and brass, which made it a motor that will practically last forever. Is a '93 made with this same construction?
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By: Grid Michal
March, 2010
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The Suzukis are great engines. I've been associated with them since the 1970s, and problems have been few. The 40 was one of my favorites, easily used as a workhorse for watermen for runabout power. Built from about 1980 to 1997, it was essentially a "Maytag" engine — I rarely had to service one, other than routine maintenance. Suzukis use a lot of stainless steel in their engines. The stainless and some brass make for longevity, no question. In the long run it cuts your ownership costs because the dealer needs less time to remove bolts or components when other services must be performed.