SUZUKI MARINE COMPLETES 940-MILE ECOFUEL RUN TO THE CAPITOL

In promotion of new sustainable and environmentally friendly fuels, a 26-foot center console powered by twin Suzuki DF140s recently made a 940-mile run from Suzuki’s home state of Florida to the nation’s capitol.

The 26-foot Sea Pro, fueled exclusively by new EcoGen90 sustainable marine fuel from VP Racing, arrived in Washington DC in time to be showcased at the 2023 American Boating Congress, where it will demonstrate the viability of new fuels. This is an ongoing initiative of the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA).

“We undertook this voyage in support of NMMA’s initiative to educate and inform the industry, policy makers and the boating public about alternative marine fuels,” said George “Gus” Blakely, Suzuki Marine Executive Vice President Sales & Service. “There are roughly 12 million gasoline powered boats across America today, so these new fuels offer a real opportunity for boaters and the boating industry to make an impact and lessen our environmental footprint. Not only are these fuels formulated with renewable content, but they also produce substantially fewer emissions and even provide boaters with enhanced performance and reliability.”

Piloted by Suzuki Marine endurance test captains, the bold graphics on the Sea Pro 259 made it a floating billboard to promote sustainable fuel. Through a wide range of conditions, the fuel and Suzuki DF140 outboards performed flawlessly with instant starting, strong acceleration across the powerband and great top-end speed. Fuel efficiency was also excellent. The boat burned just a tick under 2 mpg.

The twin DF140s were also equipped with Suzuki’s now-standard Micro Plastic Collecting Device. These devices, which are integrated into the outboards’ cooling systems, were cleaned throughout the journey, and micro plastic pollution was sent to Suzuki in Japan for testing.

Suzuki is a leading manufacturer of 4-stroke outboard motors ranging from the ultra-portable 2.5 horsepower to the flagship DF350 V-6 with contra-rotating dual propellers. Over the years, Suzuki outboards have won nine Innovation Awards from the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) for motors as small as 25 horsepower, demonstrating Suzuki’s commitment to making the best technology available to the widest possible audience. Through its CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT, regional cleanup and habitat restoration efforts around the world, and company-wide plastic waste reduction efforts, Suzuki has demonstrated a commitment to protecting coastal and marine habitat at home and around the world.

To learn more about Suzuki Marine's CLEAN OCEAN PROJECT, or Suzuki Marine’s industry leading line-up of outboard motors from 2.5 to 350 horsepower, contact Suzuki Marine USA headquarters at (813) 687-7200 or visit www.suzukimarine.com.