Suzuki 250 HP DF250APXXW2 Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale new in the factory crate. It is Suzuki’s 250 horsepower V6 four stroke with a 30 inch shaft, power trim and tilt, electric start and remote steering, finished in Cool White. If you run an offshore centre console, a big bay boat or a heavy cabin boat, this is the class of motor most owners end up choosing.

We sell new outboards to private owners, fishing operators, boat builders and dealers, and we ship worldwide. Tell us where your boat is and we send you a delivery quote before you commit to anything. The Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is covered here too.

Below you will find the full specs, what the model code means, the boats it suits, rigging, maintenance and the questions buyers ask us most. It is a long page on purpose. A motor like this is a serious purchase and most people want the details first.

Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale: Specifications

Numbers can move a little between production runs, so the paperwork in the crate is the final word. Suzuki keeps the current figures on its DF250AP page on Suzuki Marine if you want to compare models side by side.

What the Model Code on the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale Means

Suzuki model codes look confusing until someone explains them once. DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 250 is the horsepower. The A marks the A generation of this engine. The P stands for Suzuki Precision Control, the drive by wire system, and on this engine it comes with Selective Rotation. XX is the ultra long shaft, for a 30 inch transom. W means the cowl is Cool White instead of black. The 2 at the end is the series number in Suzuki’s order code.

The Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale Is a DF300AP in Spirit

Suzuki built the DF250AP on the same 4.0 litre V6 block as the DF300AP. So you get the bigger engine, tuned to 250 horsepower. A big block running at 250 is not working hard, and that tends to show up as long life and relaxed cruising.

It carries the same headline tech as its bigger brother. Suzuki Selective Rotation lets one motor run either standard or counter rotation. Suzuki Precision Control gives drive by wire shifting and throttle. Lean Burn control trims fuel at cruise, and the fuel is cooled before it reaches the injectors. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale.

The offset driveshaft and two stage gear reduction work together. The crankshaft sits ahead of the driveshaft to move weight forward, and the reduction is split between the midsection and the gearcase. With a 2.08:1 final ratio the motor turns a large prop with authority.

Selective Rotation on the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

One motor, two directions. When the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is rigged, the dealer or rigger sets it to standard or counter rotation. Pair two of them on a twin boat, set one each way, fit a right hand and a left hand prop, and the boat tracks straight. If you ever need a spare motor or a lower unit, one part number covers both sides.

Rigging the Drive by Wire Controls

Suzuki Precision Control means no throttle or shift cables. You need Suzuki digital remote controls, the engine and helm harnesses and a compatible gauge such as the Suzuki multi-function display. It is a cleaner install than cables and much easier to route through a console. Owners of the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

Offshore centre consoles

Single 250s are a classic choice on 22 to 26 foot centre consoles, and twin 250s run 28 to 32 foot boats well.

Bay boats and hybrid boats

The big block torque helps loaded bay boats pop up quickly with a full livewell.

Walkarounds and family cruisers

Heavier boats with cabins benefit from the low speed torque of the 4.0 litre block.

Twin repowers

Selective Rotation makes twin repowers simple because both motors are the same model.

How the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale Feels on the Water

The Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is calm and smooth at low speed. Electronic shifting means no clunk going into gear, and the throttle responds exactly to your hand.

Open it up and the extra displacement shows. The boat gets on plane without the motor screaming, and mid range punch is strong when you need to pass a wave or climb out of a trough.

Single or Twin Installs

On a single engine boat, set the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale to standard rotation and fit a right hand prop. For twins, order two of the same model, set one to counter rotation at rigging time and fit a left hand prop on that side. There is no separate Z model to hunt for.

Tell us when you order a pair and we will match the two motors so serial numbers and paperwork line up. It is one of the reasons we keep the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale in stock.

Colour and Finish

This is the white version. Cool White looks clean on white hulls and stays cooler in the sun. Owners with white boats often say the motor just looks like it belongs. Under the paint it is identical to the black model.

Rigging the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

This is a drive by wire motor, so there are no throttle or shift cables. You will need Suzuki digital remote controls, the engine and helm harnesses, a compatible gauge, a steering system rated for the horsepower (hydraulic is normal at this size), a good marine battery and a fuel system with a water separating filter.

Mount the motor so the anti-ventilation plate sits roughly level with the bottom of the hull, then fine tune after a test run. If the prop blows out in turns, drop it a hole. If there is a lot of spray and drag, raise it. The 12 V, 54 amp alternator keeps electronics charged on a normal day. You get all of that with the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale.

Transom Height and Shaft Length

The 30 inch ultra long shaft is for big offshore boats with tall transoms or setback brackets. It keeps the prop deep in the water when the stern lifts in a sea. Measure from the top of the transom or bracket to the bottom of the hull before ordering. If you measure close to 25 inches, you want the X shaft instead.

Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale or the DF250TX2?

Suzuki sells two different 250s. The DF250T uses the 3.6 litre block with mechanical cable controls and a fixed rotation. It is a little lighter and costs less to rig if your boat already has cables.

The Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale uses the larger 4.0 litre block, digital controls and Selective Rotation. It is the better pick if you want the latest features, smooth digital shifting, easy twin rigging or you plan to add a joystick system later.

The People Who Order This Motor

We sell the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale to weekend boaters, full time fishermen, charter skippers and boat builders all over the world. What they have in common is that they want a new Suzuki with proper paperwork, delivered to their door at a clear price. That is what we do.

Living With the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

Owning this motor is mostly uneventful, and that is the point. Turn the key and it starts. Run your day, flush it, tilt it up and go home. With fuel injection there is no carburettor to gum up if the boat sits for a few weeks, and it behaves the same on a cold morning as on a hot afternoon.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

Follow the break-in in the owner’s manual. In short: vary the revs during the first hours, do not hold it at full throttle for long, and change the engine oil and filter at the first service. A motor broken in gently uses less oil and runs smoother for the rest of its life.

Give the gearcase its first oil change at that service too. It flushes out the fine metal from new gears bedding in. Ask us if you want photos of the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale before it ships.

Maintenance on the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

Servicing a Suzuki V6 is straightforward. Most owners handle the basics and let a mechanic do the bigger jobs.

• Flush with fresh water after every trip in salt or muddy water.
• Change engine oil and filter at the hours in the manual, or once a year.
• Change the gear oil every season. Milky oil means water is getting in.
• Replace anodes when they are about half gone.
• Replace the water pump impeller every couple of seasons, sooner in sandy water.
• Change the fuel filters and keep fuel fresh if the boat sits.
• Check plugs, the trim fluid and the thermostats at the service intervals.

The motor warns you about overheating and low oil pressure, and Suzuki fits an over-rev limiter. Treat it well and it will put in many thousands of hours.

Matching the Motor to the Boat

The right motor is the one your boat is rated for, carrying the load you normally carry. Check the capacity plate for maximum horsepower and engine weight, then think about how you use the boat. Heavy loads, rough water and long runs all favour running close to the maximum rating. Light boats and calm water give you more freedom. If the numbers do not line up with 250 HP, ask us and we will point you to a better match. We are happy to answer questions about the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale by email or chat.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

With Lean Burn and a bigger block that does not have to work hard, the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is efficient at cruise. Your hull and prop decide the real numbers, so we do not quote made up figures.

Parts are easy to find in most countries because Suzuki sells a lot of outboards. Filters, impellers, anodes and plugs are normal stock items. That keeps the long term cost of owning the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale sensible.

Fuel Quality Matters

Modern fuel injected motors are very reliable, but they do not like bad fuel. Buy from busy fuel stations, keep the tank vent clean and fit a good water separating filter between the tank and the motor. If your fuel contains ethanol, do not let it sit for months. Ethanol pulls in water, and water in fuel is the most common cause of rough running we hear about.

A fuel stabiliser in the tank before a lay up is cheap insurance. The Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale handles this well.

Getting the Prop Right

A motor is only as good as its prop. With the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale you want to land in the 5,700 to 6,300 rpm band at wide open throttle with a normal load. Too many revs means the pitch is too low. Too few means it is too high. The usual pitch choice for this motor is a 17 to 27.5 inch pitch range.

Look at Suzuki genuine parts and accessories for propellers and service parts, or ask us. We are happy to suggest a pitch if you send the boat make, length and typical load.

Low Speed and Trolling

Four strokes are much better at low speed than old two strokes. They idle cleanly, do not load up with oil and do not foul plugs after an hour of trolling. If you troll a lot, ask about Suzuki Troll Mode, which lets you set trolling speed in small steps with a switch. Drift socks and a trolling plate are also cheap ways to slow a boat down further. This is where the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale earns its keep.

Instruments for the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

Suzuki’s digital gauges read engine data straight from the motor, including fuel flow and service reminders. If you prefer, plain analogue tach and trim gauges work too. Whatever you fit, run tidy wiring with proper fuses. Good wiring now saves a lot of headaches later.

Getting the Electrics Right

A strong battery and clean connections are half the battle. Choose a marine cranking battery that meets or beats the motor’s requirement, crimp and heat shrink every connection and keep the battery secured in a box. A battery switch and a second battery for the electronics make long days much less stressful.

Salt Water Care

Flush after every salt trip. Rinse the outside, wipe salt off the cowl and spray a corrosion inhibitor under the cowl now and then. Suzuki’s anti-corrosion finish is tough, but salt finds any gap if you ignore it. If the boat lives in the water, tilt the motor up when you leave it. Plenty of buyers send us their boat details before ordering the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale, and we like that.

Hot and Cold Climates

In hot climates, check the tell-tale stream often and keep the cooling passages clean. Warm, silty water is hard on impellers. In cold climates, fuel injection makes starting easy, but drain the motor and winterise it properly before a freeze.

Towing and Ramp Habits

Long road trips are harder on an outboard than most people think. Use a motor support bracket rather than resting the motor on the tilt ram, and check the bolts on the transom clamp or mounting after the first few trips. At the ramp, back in, lower the motor, start it in the water and watch for the tell-tale before you drive off the trailer. Keep that in mind when you set up the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale.

Back home, flush it while you wash the boat. Same routine every time and it becomes second nature.

Laying It Up

For short breaks, flush, drain and tilt up. For a long lay up, run stabilised fuel through the system, change the engine and gear oil, fog the engine if the manual calls for it, grease every fitting and keep the battery charged. A cover keeps sun and bird mess off the cowl. That applies to the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale as much as any motor.

Simple Fixes Before You Call a Mechanic

No crank: lanyard clipped on, lever in neutral, battery charged, terminals tight.

Hard starting: firm primer bulb, tank vent open, no water in the separator, fresh fuel. If you are unsure, send us a photo of the transom and we will check the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is the right fit.

Overheat alarm: stop, tilt up and look for a plastic bag or weed over the intake. Check the tell-tale stream when you restart.

Low top speed: check the prop for damage, check the mounting height and make sure the boat bottom is clean. Many repeat customers come back for a second Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale on another boat.

Rough running: old fuel and dirty filters cause most of it. Start there.

Carry These on Board

A spare kill cord, a spare prop with nut and washer, a fuel filter, a couple of spanners, a radio and a torch. Add a tow line and an anchor that holds. It sounds basic, but most bad days on the water start with something small. The Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is covered here too.

Tips for a Repower

A repower is the best chance you will get to fix the things you cannot reach with a motor on the back. Check the transom, replace old fuel hoses and the primer bulb, clean or replace the tank pickup and fit a new water separating filter. Fresh fuel lines and clean fuel make a new motor happy from the first day.

Measure the transom height before ordering so the shaft length is right. It is the one mistake that is hard to fix later. That is a big part of why people choose the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale.

Coming From an Old Two Stroke

A lot of our buyers are replacing a two stroke that has done its time. The difference is bigger than most expect. No oil to mix or top up, no blue smoke at the dock, far less noise and a big drop in fuel use at cruise. The four stroke is heavier than an old two stroke of the same power, so check the capacity plate and how the boat sits once it is fitted. Most owners find the trade is well worth it after the first few trips.

Expect a different sound too. A four stroke is quieter and smoother, and some people keep looking back to check it is still running. Owners of the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale tell us the same thing again and again.

Avoid These Common Errors

Ordering the wrong shaft length, guessing the prop, reusing worn out controls and going over the boat’s power or weight rating. Those four mistakes cause most of the post purchase headaches we hear about. All of them are avoided with a tape measure, a look at the capacity plate and a short chat with us before you pay.

The First Year of Ownership

Year one is easy. Follow the break-in, get the first service done on time and keep a log of hours. Look at the prop and anodes now and then, and flush after every salt trip. Before winter or a long break, do a proper lay up. If you do those simple things, the motor will reward you with years of trouble free running.

How Delivery Works

We ship worldwide. Once you confirm the order, the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is strapped to a pallet in its original crate and booked with a freight company we trust, or with your own forwarder. You get the paperwork your customs office asks for and a tracking number so you can follow it.

About the Warranty

Suzuki warranty terms vary by country and by recreational or commercial use. We will tell you what applies where you are. Whatever the terms, keep the paperwork and a simple service log. It makes any claim much easier.

In the Box

You get the complete DF250APXXW2 motor, the owner’s manual, warranty papers and the standard factory fittings. Rigging parts such as controls, harnesses, gauges, steering and the prop are quoted separately unless we agree otherwise. We always confirm the list in writing before shipping.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

• Measure your transom height to confirm the 30 inch shaft is right.
• Check your boat’s maximum rated horsepower and engine weight.
• Decide on rotation if you run more than one motor.
• Work out what controls, steering and gauges you need.
• Tell us your country so we can quote shipping.

If anything is unclear, ask. Ten minutes of questions now saves a lot of trouble once the crate lands.

Buying the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is on this page. Before we ship, we give you a delivery quote for your country so you know the full cost. When you order we confirm stock, the exact model code and shaft length with you. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, learn more about us page, or go straight to the contact page.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

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• Suzuki 225 HP outboards
• Suzuki 300 HP outboards
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has more on rigging and looking after outboards. Suzuki’s global site at globalsuzuki.com also shows the full worldwide marine line.

FAQ: Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale new?

Yes. New, in the factory crate, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale?

30 inch, the XX shaft.

Is it standard or counter rotation?

Suzuki Selective Rotation (standard or counter).

How heavy is the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale?

About 659 lb (299 kg).

What displacement is it?

4,028 cc (245.6 cu in), v6 (55 degree), dohc, 24 valves.

What controls does it use?

Drive by wire, Suzuki Precision Control.

What is the full throttle range?

5,700 to 6,300 rpm. Choose a prop that lands you in that range with a normal load.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale to my country?

We ship worldwide. Send us your location and we will quote delivery.

Final Word

If you want a proven 250 horsepower Suzuki that does the job without fuss, the Suzuki DF250APXXW2 for sale is a safe choice. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will help make sure it is the right fit.