Putting a Suzuki 250SS on my Ranger Z520

I re-powered my Ranger Z520 with a 2022 Suzuki 250SS. I am a guide on Smith Mountain Lake and ran an Evinrude on my Ranger. I had a failure in the motor and decided it was time for trying something new. I landed on running a Suzuki for the 5 year warranty, amazing reviews and low maintenance.
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[@billshepard6664]

Repowered my 95 Skeeter 300ZX with a Suzuki 250SS, 100 hrs, on it now and with a Solas 27P Scorpion it's 70+. Twice the mileage and no oil. No regrets.

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Hell yea! I’m getting 68-69 with big raptors and AGM batteries. I think a lot of guys will be switching the next few years.

[@jaysonsetzer2287]

@@billy_kohlsfishing try lithiums for weight advantage

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

@@jaysonsetzer2287 yea I’m talks with two companies for sponsorship next year 🤘🏻

[@godsdozer]

I have the mercury verado pro 250 on Z521C, bravo 1 prop, absolutely love it.

[@gregstaton128]

In 2021 Put one on my 2007 201XL Stratos...replaced the Evinrude 225 HO etec...Suzuki has been a great motor ....has improved the boats performance...took a year to get it from the factory

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Hell yea. Great to hear. That whole 2020-2022 was a mess for motors. Glad you like the motor!

[@SkidooSteve12]

Nice! I just bought a 2008 Z520 dual console with a 2016 Suzuki 250SS with just under 250 hours. It has a 4 blade Suzuki 14.5" x 27 pitch prop on it that could use some repairs. 2 people and full gas and livewell it is slow to get on plane, but runs 65 mph and 6000 RPMs. Then I added my 12' Minn Kota Talons and I expected I would have to reprop it. 3 people in the boat and 80 degree water made it a struggle to get on plane. Going up river and it won't get on plane unless someone went up on the bow. Saw that Tom Monsoon is running a 26P Scorpion with Power Poles on his Ranger 520. I just ordered a Scorpion 25P so waiting to get that. I have a 25P Trophy Plus that I hope to try this week. But loving the Suzuki 250SS so far too!

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Nice. Yea I have a 26p Scorpion to try also but loving the 27p. Let me know how the 25 does

[@tundrabasser]

Good video man, nice boat.

[@Wholeheartstudios]

Thanks man!

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Thanks 👍

[@DudeLetsFish]

Hell yeah billy boy!!!

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Let’s goooo bro!!!

[@DudeLetsFish]

@@billy_kohlsfishing bye

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Hello there

[@zicer01]

I don't know about other brands and other hp ranges, but specifically my Suzuki DF40 from 2007 absolutely HATED the Solas prop I bought for it. It was the exact same spec - blade count, diameter and pitch as the Suzuki stock prop I got with the outboard. However, with the stock prop I could get 8 passengers up on plane with all their belongings while Solas struggled with half of that and it had horrible fuel economy. The engine was happy with a solas prop only when I was alone in that boat, and since I ran a boat rental and touring business- that was almost never the case. I have my suspicions as to why Solas prop was so bad, but either way- I never used a Solas prop again, I ate the cost and just stuck with the stock prop, the Solas prop was kept as the absolute worst case scenario backup. These engines are designed with in-house props in mind, not third party. If I were you, I'd give Suzuki props a chance

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Hey! I'll keep that in mind. I grabbed the Solas based on every pro running it on tour and two boat shops saying that was the way to go. I'm always down for tinkering with it. Thanks for watching.

[@carbonduke01]

Let me tell you a secret, but promise me,that you wont tell anybody 😂😂 Your factory prop is made by Solas. 😂😂

[@jimcrowley1709]

Since 1994 I’ve been Suzuki and I’ve bought two more Suzuki’s since then. I’ve never understood why anyone would even buy anything other than Suzuki.

[@waylonlevins]

I run the Solas Scorpion with my Suzuki. While it is the fastest prop, I find it make my boat ride no so great. To much bow lift. I highly recommend the Solas Lexor 4 blade. (L4 Pro) So much smoother and still pretty fast.

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Thanks Waylon, any idea how much speed you lost?

[@waylonlevins]

@@billy_kohlsfishing I’m running the DF150A (not SS). 18’8 Nitro. The I get 57-58 (6000rpm)moderately loaded with a 26p Scorpion, 52-53(5850rpm) heavily loaded down. However, running a 24p Lexor 4 I get 55-56(6100rpm) 53-54(5900rpm) heavy. So it actually performs better than the Scorp with a heavy load. But my gosh, the ride is so so much better. It’s is much smoother in rough chop. Turns better. Better hole shot. The L4 is a Bravo type prop, but with a longer barrel. Everyone who has rode in my boat immediately notices the difference. It’s my main prop now, scorpion is my backup.

[@JayBee-zd7mr]

Great engines for sure. Pretty cool hearing Kermit the Frog do an review.

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Your comment wins 🐸🐸🐸🐸

[@jasonrutherfordbassfishing]

😂😂😂 you win the internet today, I can’t un-hear it now!!

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

Also evinrude is out of business there is a reason But I feel for you I've been there , hope your liking that new motor

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Yes for sure Suzuki will fill that gap in the market

[@joshfeister6566]

Looks like it’s sits a little low in the water I’d def raise jackplate

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Yea man run it about 4” now most the time.

[@whitebass16]

I got a 2009 ranger z522 and a 2009 mercury 250 and it runs decent.. But I've been thinking about getting the new suzuki 250ss in that matte color. I've done a lil research and seems Suzuki would fit my needs. Almost makes me wanna pop mine to get a suzuki quicker lol

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Ha don’t wish a blown motor on anyone. I love mine for sure. Keep in mind it may be slower but that doesn’t bug me.

[@NytronX]

Excellent choice. It's depressing seeing all these Evinrude and Mercury 2 strokes being the most common options of used boats from the 00s and 10's decades. Those owners made a terrible choice, had they put a Yamaha on them the resale value would have been way more. It's great to see Suzuki being another awesome choice. Check out Team Marine Service youtube channel, the guy that runs it knows exactly how to dial in these Suzuki's on bass boats.

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Yea team marine makes great stuff. I think Suzuki will fill the Evinrude gap.

[@glenndaugherity6187]

I wouldn’t buy anything but a Yamaha or a Suzuki !! On my 4th Yamaha and never ever had an issue !

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Yea I don't see me getting anything else this thing is sweet!

[@scottturner3762]

Nice buy! Gonna prob put one on my 520C. Waiting on the new 2023 model to hit. Solas or Bravo 1 4 blade is the only other prop I'd try. Are you getting 6000rpm at WOT with the 27p?

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Hey Scott, would have loved to have waited for the new one but needed a motor to get on the guide stuff asap. I am going to try the bravo 4 for sure. I’m getting 5900-6100 on the 27. I hit 68.2 so thinking in the winter I’ll be 70 no problem. I run a 8” jack plate as well.

[@scottturner3762]

@@billy_kohlsfishing Excellent! I mean the Z20 or 520C for that matter are not known to be speed demons. I'd be most happy to have a solid 70nph boat. I'm pretty sure the Watergrip props are rebranded Solas Scorpions. Please report back on the Bravo 1 ! Tight lines

[@morganoverstreet6824]

How bout that outback

[@denniswilliams3418]

I’ve got a Evinrude on my 2018 521L thinking about a Suzuki replacement if something happens to mine, so far still runs great. Where are they located and what price range am I looking at. Thanks

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

I bought my from twin lakes marine in NC. 26k out the door. Suzuki has a dealer locator on their website to see what’s close to you

[@JR-ho5qm]

How do you like the Evinrude? I think the G2s are fantastic engines 👍🏻

[@HellaBass]

You knew the evinrude wasnt gonna last 😅

[@billy_kohlsfishing]

Moment I bought the boat I knew it was coming 🙃

[@jeffwhiteside1124]

You drive a Ford that is not the devil 😂