SUZUKI 15 HP DF15AES2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

The Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale on this page is a brand new 15 horsepower four stroke with a 15 inch short shaft, push-button electric start and tiller steering. It is crated, it is not used, and the price is on the page. We sell it to buyers all over the world and send a delivery quote before you pay a cent.

Most people who look for a short shaft 15 own an inflatable, a small aluminium boat or a tender. They want a motor they can lift, start with a button and forget about. That is the job the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale was built for, and this page explains how it does it.

We start with the quick questions that decide whether this is the right motor, then the specifications, the model code, the boats, setup and the long term care. Ask us anything that is missing.

Is the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale the Right 15 for Your Boat?

Answer these four things and you will know.

• Is your transom about 15 inches from the clamp surface to the bottom of the hull? If yes, a short shaft fits.
• Does your boat plate allow 15 horsepower or more? Never exceed the plate.
• Do you want electric start? The AES2 has it, with a pull cord as a backup.
• Can you handle a motor of about 106 lb when loading and unloading?

If you answered yes to all four, keep reading. If your transom is taller, the long shaft Suzuki DF15AEL2 may suit you better. If you do not need electric start, the lighter DF15AS2 saves weight and money.

Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale: Full Specifications

Check the paperwork in the carton for the final figures. To compare the whole small range, Suzuki has a page for its 2.5 to 30 HP outboards.

What DF15AES2 Means

DF stands for Suzuki’s four stroke line. The 15 is the rated power. A marks the fuel injected generation. E is electric start and S is the 15 inch short shaft. The final 2 is the production series, which separates this motor from the later series 5 version, the DF15AES5.

No T in the code means no power tilt. No W means no white cowl. If you want white, look at the DF15ASW2, though that one is manual start.

Inflatables, RIBs and Tenders

Inflatable boats and rigid inflatables almost always use short shaft motors, because their transoms are low. The Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale suits a mid sized inflatable that carries a few people and gear. Check the boat’s maximum power rating first. Some small inflatables stop at 10 horsepower, and an oversized motor is dangerous.

The thing owners like is the weight. At 106 lb it is a real motor, not a toy, yet two people can lift it onto a dinghy transom from a dock. Tilt it up on the transom bracket after use so the gearcase is out of the water.

Jon Boats and Small Aluminium Skiffs

Short transom jon boats and small skiffs are the second big use. On a 12 to 14 foot hull with a couple of people, 15 horsepower is plenty. Shallow water drive allows you to run in thin water and tilt the motor to a lock position when you beach.

Small Fishing Boats and Camp Boats

Fishermen use the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale on lake boats and river boats because it idles quietly and gets going without noise. Fuel injection helps when you stop and start often. A twist grip throttle with a tension control lets you hold a speed without gripping, which is welcome when you are casting.

Getting the Transom Height Right

Short and long shaft motors differ by five inches, and the wrong one causes real trouble. Measure on the centreline from the top of the transom to the keel line. A reading near 15 inches means short. A reading near 20 inches means long.

Mount the motor so the anti-ventilation plate sits level with the bottom of the hull. On a flat bottom boat many owners go a little higher after testing. If the prop slips on acceleration or in turns, lower it a hole. If spray flies and speed drops, raise it. Small adjustments make a bigger difference than most people expect.

Electric Start and Charging

The push-button start runs from a 12 volt battery. The motor also keeps a pull cord that works through the cowl, so a flat battery does not strand you. That matters on a tender, where the battery often sits in a damp locker.

The 145 watt alternator keeps a starting battery topped up as you run. It is enough for a sounder and a navigation light. It will not support a trolling motor or a big stereo.

Rigging the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale

Rigging a tiller motor is quick. Clamp it on the transom, fit the safety chain, connect the battery with a fuse near the terminal, and hook the fuel line to the portable tank. Fit the lanyard on your wrist or belt. The motor stops if it is pulled off.

For inflatable owners, fit a transom wheel set or a bracket if you plan to launch from a beach. For salt water, use tinned cable, and keep connections off the bilge floor.

Choosing a Propeller

The standard prop is a 3 blade aluminium 9.25 by 10.0. This suits a lightly loaded boat that cares about speed. If you carry a lot of weight, or run a heavy aluminium hull, a lower pitch lets the motor get up to its rated range. The target is a full throttle reading between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm. If you reach 6,000 early, go up in pitch. If you cannot reach 5,000, come down.

Our team can recommend a starting size if you tell us the boat, the usual load and the water. Spare props and service parts are on Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories page.

Comparing the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale With Its Neighbours

Buyers often ask us where this motor sits in the line. Here is the honest picture.

• Against the DF9.9BES2, you get more power and a bigger gap in reserve when the boat is loaded.
• Against the DF20AES2, you save a little money and some weight but give up some top end.
• Against the DF15AES5, the engine is the same and the production series differs.
• Against the DF15AEL2, only the shaft length changes, and the weight is lower by about two pounds.

Many buyers choose the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale because it is the cleanest all round short shaft option with a button start.

Loading, Carrying and Storing a 106 lb Outboard

Weight is the honest downside of any 15 with electric start. The Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale is a compact motor, but 106 lb is still a lot to swing off a dock. Two people can lift it by the carrying handle and the cowl base. Keep it upright whenever you can, and never lay it on its side with the cowl on a hard surface.

For a tender that lives on a bigger boat, many owners fit a davit, a hoist or a rail mounted bracket so the motor is never lifted by hand. For a car top trailer or a truck bed, a simple padded stand holds it upright. If you drive on rough roads, strap it down firmly, because a motor that shifts in transit will scuff the cowl and bend the tiller.

When you tilt it up on the transom, use the lock pin and the tilt lever together. Do not rely on the tilt lock alone if you are trailering with the motor on the boat. Many people use a transom saver or support bar for the drive home.

Setting Up a Brand New Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale

A new motor is quick to commission. Take it out of the carton and check the box contents against the packing list. Look over the cowl, the tiller and the prop for shipping marks. Fill the portable tank with fresh unleaded fuel and attach the line. Check the engine oil level with the dipstick, because the motor is shipped ready to run, but a quick check never hurts.

Put the motor in a drum of water or on the boat in a calm place. Never run it dry. The water pump needs flow at once, and running it without water for even a short time can ruin the impeller. Squeeze the primer bulb until firm, clip on the lanyard, turn the key or press the button and let it idle. Watch for a steady stream from the tell-tale outlet.

Let it warm up, shift into forward and reverse a few times at the dock, and listen for any unusual noise. Then you are ready for the first outing under the break-in rules.

Tiller Handling and Control

On a tiller motor you steer, shift and throttle from one hand. The twist grip throttle on the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale has a tension control so it does not creep open on a long run. The steering friction control lets you set the handle to stay where you left it. The shift lever sits on the front of the cowl, which keeps it away from your legs in a small boat.

The start-in-gear lockout keeps the motor from starting unless the shift is in neutral. That prevents the classic mistake of firing up in gear next to a dock. Practice reaching all the controls with your normal sitting position before you leave the shore. In a small dinghy, move your weight forward to get on plane faster, then settle toward the middle.

What Makes the Engine Smooth

The two cylinder layout keeps vibration in check without a lot of weight. A single overhead cam drives four valves, and the EFI system meters fuel from sensors, so the engine adjusts to temperature and altitude. The through-the-prop exhaust helps keep noise down at idle. The result is a motor that runs evenly at trolling speed and does not cough when you open the throttle.

Those are the reasons people choose a Suzuki small four stroke over a lower priced competitor. It is not about a headline number. It is about how the motor behaves on an ordinary Tuesday evening when you want to get across the lake and back before dark.

Spare Parts Worth Keeping Aboard

With a new Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale in the boat, a small kit makes sense. A spare propeller and prop nut, a spare set of plugs, a fuel filter, a spare impeller kit, a few feet of fuel line, a prop wrench and a pair of pliers weigh little and cover the common stoppages. Carry a paddle or a small anchor, too. A motor is dependable, but a dead battery or fouled prop can still leave you drifting.

At home, keep a spare gear oil, engine oil, anode and filter set on a shelf for the annual service. Buying them together cuts the downtime between trips.

What to Expect From the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale on the Water

On a light inflatable with one or two people, the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale comes up on plane quickly and holds it at a moderate throttle setting. Load the same boat with four adults and gear, and it still moves, but you will want a lower pitch prop and some patience. Speeds depend entirely on the hull, the load and the prop, so we do not quote numbers we cannot stand behind.

In a chop, a short hull tends to slap, so slow down and keep your weight low. Because the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale is fuel injected, it does not stumble when the nose lifts or the boat heels over, which was a common weakness of older carburetted motors.

At trolling speed the engine is quiet enough to talk over. Anglers appreciate that, and so do families who run a tender to a quiet anchorage. If you are comparing the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale with a secondhand two stroke, remember that the new motor needs no pre-mix, has a full factory warranty and arrives with nothing to fix.

Ordering the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale: What We Need From You

Send us your delivery country, the shaft length you need and any questions about the boat. We reply with stock confirmation and a freight quote. If you are unsure about transom height or power rating, send a photo of the transom and the boat plate. We would rather check before the motor ships than deal with the wrong shaft after.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale

Follow the break-in section of the owner’s manual. As a rule, keep the throttle changing for the first hours, avoid long steady runs at one speed and do not hold full throttle for long. Change the oil at the first service interval. Fifteen minutes of care now earns years of use.

Servicing the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale

Servicing is simple and you can do most of it yourself.

• Flush with fresh water after every trip, using the flushing port.
• Change the engine oil and filter yearly or at the hours in the manual.
• Replace the gear oil each season and look for a milky colour.
• Replace the impeller every two or three seasons.
• Replace the anode before it is gone.
• Replace the fuel filter and keep fuel fresh.
• Inspect the plugs and grease the clamp screws.

If the oil pressure or overheat warning sounds, stop and find the cause. The motor also has a rev limiter, which protects it if the prop lifts out of the water in chop.

Cost of Running a Small Four Stroke

We do not publish fuel burn numbers because they depend on the hull, the prop, the load and the speed. What we see is that fuel injection keeps consumption steady and the engine starts easily, even after weeks idle. The Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale costs little to keep, as its serviceable parts are common and cheap.

Salt Water and Beach Use

If your boat sits on a beach or a mooring, flush after every outing. Wash the salt off the cowl and the clamps. Spray the hinges and exposed hardware with an inhibitor. The multi-layer finish protects the aluminium, but nothing replaces regular fresh water.

Winter and Long Layups

Put fresh stabilised fuel in the tank and run the motor to fill the injection system. Flush it, change the oil and store upright. Charge the battery over winter. Keep the cowl on and cover the motor from dust.

Problems Buyers Ask About

The starter clicks but does not turn. Test the battery and look at the terminals.

It starts and dies. Look for a closed tank vent, a kinked fuel line or water in the filter.

Low top speed. The prop pitch may be too high for the load, or the motor sits too low.

Weak cooling stream. Clear the outlet and check the impeller.

What Is Included With the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale

• The Suzuki DF15AES2 outboard
• Portable tank and fuel line as listed by Suzuki
• Factory propeller
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork

Battery, cables and mounting accessories are not part of the motor. Ask us before ordering and we will confirm exactly what ships with yours.

Warranty and Paperwork

Suzuki factory warranty papers come with the motor. Terms vary by country and use, so ask us about your region. Keep your invoice and service records safe.

Shipping Worldwide

The motor travels in its carton. We book freight to your port, airport or door and send a written quote before you pay. After dispatch you receive tracking and the export papers. If you use your own forwarder, we hand the carton to them.

Buying the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale From Us

Every motor is new and the price is on this page. You see the delivery cost before you commit. When you order, we confirm stock, model code and shaft length with you. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are public. Read what buyers say on the reviews page, learn about us, or write through the contact page.

More Suzuki Outboards

• All 15 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF15AES5
• Suzuki DF15AS2, manual start
• Suzuki DF20AES2, 20 HP
• Suzuki DF9.9BES2, 9.9 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog covers more rigging and care tips. Suzuki’s worldwide site at globalsuzuki.com shows the marine range.

FAQ: Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale new?

Yes, new and in the factory carton.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale?

15 inch, the S short shaft.

Does the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale have electric start?

Yes, with a manual pull cord kept as backup.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale?

106 lb as listed for this model.

Is the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale fuel injected?

Yes, electronic fuel injection, 327 cc, two cylinders.

Will the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale fit my inflatable?

Check the boat plate for the maximum horsepower and measure the transom. Send us the details and we will confirm.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale to my country?

Yes, worldwide, with a quote before payment.

Final Word

A 15 inch shaft, a button start and a pull cord for backup make the Suzuki DF15AES2 for sale a sensible all round tender and skiff motor. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will check the fit.