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Jim - Thanks for your help breaking down the concept of propeller selection into its core components. Will post results here as I'm sure other folks will be re-powering the early 2000's Dauntless/Ventura 160 with increasing frequency as the original motors reach end-of-life.

Phil - Thanks so much, just the kind of advice I was looking for and I very much appreciate your forum contributions, and I am much obliged. TO DO LIST ⋅ regarding mounting height, I'll go ahead and ask my dealer to change the mounting to three-holes-up. Theoretically, this should increase...

Experts on a 160 Dauntless or 160 VENTURA: answer these questions: Q8: what is the proper engine mounting height for a Suzuki DF140BG on a 2002 160 VENTURA? Q9: what is the recommended propeller for a Suzuki DF140BG on a 2002 160 VENTURA? Q10: what effect on performance occurs with a stainless steel...

The Suzuki DF140A is the prior engine generation. Suzuki DF140B is the generation debuting in 2021. DF140BG is the model identification specific to electronic shift and throttle remote control; the B model I presume is configured for mechanical control. A summary of Suzuki DF140B v. Mercury 115 or 1...

Thanks for the input, which was very helpful in weighing a big financial decision. Based on being a new boater with desire for family reliability and what I've read about the 2002 Mercury 115-HP ELPTO 2+2 motor, I have decided to re-power. The shop I referenced is an authorized dealer for Mercury, S...

Many thanks for helpful input from both Phil and Jim. The boat's current engine is a 2002 Mercury 115-HP 2+2 displacement-on-demand two-stroke-power-cycle engine. My main concern is engine reliability. I am new to boating and not an engine mechanic. I agree that 2022 is not the best time to repower....

I'm considering re-powering my 2002 VENTURA 160 dual console boat with a Suzuki DF140BG. Q1: Is a SUZUKI DF140BG a good option for improving the performance of a 2002 VENTURA 160 dual console boat? [For any readers who have a Suzuki DF140BG on a c.2002 VENTURA 160] please append your performance dat...