b'Tested FeaturesSuzuki Key FeaturesOFFSET DRIVESHAFTThe engine powerhead is offset closer to the transom, moving the outboards centre of gravity forward.AdvantageLess vibrationMore compact engineStable steering performanceTWO-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION This system which incorporates the Offset Driveshaft features a first stage reduction between the crankshaft and drive shaft and a second stage reduction inside the gear case. This design makes a larger gear ratio Repowering to a four- possible, allowing it to turn a stroke engine provideslarge diameter propeller for many benefits to boaties. high propulsive efficiency while providing greater torque.Many friends who were invitedapparent Matt was very eager toAdvantageto come along on fishing trips onlearn about the different fishingHigh propulsive efficiency with the project boats we used, got tomethods and tackle that he couldlarge diameter propeller.experience the four-stroke motorsemploy fishing in the Bay of Plenty. Powerful navigation, first hand and soon came to realiseMatt also asked about our ownmaintaining propeller rotation they needed to make a short-termGodzone boat and the 60hp four- even with a larger load.investment which will in turn be astroke outboard, as Matt had anPower to turn large long-term investment by switchingolder two-stroke on his Fi-Glassdiameter propellers, offering to a four-stroke outboard. and was considering repoweringquick acceleration.In fact, just over this past summerthe boat with a four-stroke.I a good school mate who has ownedtherefore of course talked aboutLEAN BURN a Lazercraft for several yearsthe many benefits of the four- The Lean Burn Control System repowered his older 130hp two- stroke engines and why theysupplies the right fuel and stroke motor to a smaller 100hpmake such a positive difference. air mixture depending on four-stroke and he advised heI mentioned there were manythe navigation conditions.wished he had done it sooner. good pricing and low interest offersAdvantagerunning from all the outboardSignificant improvement in fuel GYM OWNERS BOAT motors currently, so Matt wenteconomy in all speed ranges At my local gym in Tauranga, I gotaway to gather some researchespecially at cruising speed.to know one of the owners Matton which model would suit hisFuel use and expense Chambers who is a keen angler,requirements.He soon informedare reduced thanks to and he knew that I was involvedme one morning that he had goneimproved fuel economy.in the fishing industry.During ourwith the Suzuki DF70Ahp which was brief chats in the morning, it wasfitted to his Fi-Glass over summer.54FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'