SUZUKI 25 HP DF25ATL2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have a new Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale, the 25 HP remote steer outboard with a 20 inch long shaft, electric start and power trim and tilt. It is the motor you put on a small console boat when you want a wheel and a throttle box instead of a tiller. It ships in the factory crate, the price is listed on this page, and we deliver worldwide.

Most of the people who ask us about the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale are repowering. They have an older 25 two stroke or a carb four stroke on a side console jon boat or a small skiff, and they want something that starts every time and does not drink fuel. That is exactly what this motor is good at.

Reading the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale model code

Every letter in a Suzuki model number tells you something. On the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale it goes like this:

• DF means a Suzuki four stroke.
• 25 is the horsepower.
• A marks the DF25A generation: 490 cc, three cylinders, battery-less fuel injection.
• T means power trim and tilt.
• L is the long shaft, 20 inches.
• 2 is the series suffix on this listing.

Notice what is missing. There is no H, so it is not a tiller. No letter means remote steering on the Suzuki portables. No W, so it comes in the standard dark Suzuki colour, not the white. And no E, because remote models with power trim are electric start as standard.

Which boats suit the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale

A long shaft fits a transom of about 20 inches, measured from the top of the transom to the bottom of the hull. That covers a big share of small aluminium boats, larger jon boats with consoles, small bay boats, and many fibreglass runabouts in the 14 to 16 foot range that are rated for 25 HP.

The remote setup is what really decides it. If your boat has a side console or a centre console with a steering wheel, you want the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale and not a tiller. You drive standing or seated at the console, with a throttle and shift lever by your hand and a key switch.

We also send these to people with small pontoons that are light enough for 25 HP, to sailboat owners who want a remote outboard on a bracket, and to commercial users running small work boats in harbours where reliability matters more than speed.

When to choose something else

If your transom is about 15 inches, the long shaft will sit too deep and drag. Look at the short shaft remote, the DF25ATS2. If you want to sit at the back with a tiller, look at the DF25ATHL2. If the boat is heavy, often loaded with people and gear, and rated for more, a 30 or 40 may suit you better than the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale.

Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale: full specifications

Here are the numbers for the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale, taken from Suzuki data and the factory spec sheet. Weight is an approximate dry figure.

Suzuki publishes its current range and data on the Suzuki Marine outboards site if you want to cross check anything.

What makes this 25 HP worth the money

Fuel injection with no battery needed to run it

The DF25A family was the first 25 HP outboard to use fuel injection that runs without battery power. The motor generates what the EFI needs as soon as it is turning. The Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale is electric start, so you still need a battery to crank it, but a weak battery will not cause the injection to cut out once it is running.

For a remote motor that is a real advantage. Old carburetted 25s on consoles were famous for hard starts after a few weeks sitting. EFI fixes that. Turn the key, it runs.

Lean burn

Lean burn control reads the load and trims the fuel mixture. At steady cruise it runs lean and saves fuel. Customers who repower with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale often say they fill up half as often as they did with the old two stroke. Your result will vary with hull and throttle use.

Three cylinders

A three cylinder 25 runs smoother than a twin. At trolling speed the console does not buzz, and at cruise it is quiet enough to talk without raising your voice. Suzuki put a lot of work into keeping the whole package light, too. At about 158 lb, the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale is easy on a small transom.

Power trim and tilt

On a remote boat you trim from the switch on the control handle. Trim in for hole shot, trim out a little at speed until the bow rides right. Tilt fully up at the dock or on the trailer. There is a shallow water setting for creeping over flats with the leg partly up.

Protection and convenience

• Low oil pressure warning.
• Over-rev limiter.
• Freshwater flush connector.
• Suzuki anti-corrosion finish on the lower unit and mid section.
• Through hub exhaust for a quieter, cleaner ride.

Rigging the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale

A remote motor needs more parts than a tiller. This is where buyers get caught out, so here is the full list for the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale. If your boat already had a remote 25, some of this may be reusable. Often it is not, because the plugs and cable ends differ between brands.

• Remote control box. A Suzuki side mount or binnacle control with shift, throttle, key switch and trim switch. The side mount is the usual choice on small consoles.
• Throttle and shift cables. Two cables, measured from the control to the motor along the route they will run, plus a little slack.
• Main wiring harness. Connects the control box and key switch to the motor. Length depends on where your console is.
• Steering. A mechanical rotary steering helm and cable sized for your boat, plus the link arm to the motor. A 25 HP is easy to steer, no hydraulic needed.
• Gauges. Optional. A tachometer helps you choose the right prop and spot problems early. A trim gauge is nice to have.
• Battery. A 12V marine starting battery, around 500 to 650 MCA, in a strapped box, with a switch if you like.
• Fuel. A portable tank and line are listed with this model. We confirm that in your quote. A fuel water separator filter is a good extra on any boat.

Genuine Suzuki controls, cables, harnesses and gauges are shown on the Suzuki genuine parts and accessories pages. We can quote a rigging kit with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale if you send us your cable lengths.

Getting the prop right

The listing shows a 3 blade 9.25 x 10 aluminium prop. Treat that as a starting point. With your normal load on board, run it at full throttle and check the rpm. You want 5,000 to 6,000. Too high and you need more pitch. Too low and you need less. On heavy boats a lower pitch prop makes a big difference to getting on plane with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale.

Long shaft or short: measure first

We would rather spend five minutes on the phone than ship the wrong shaft across the world. Here is how to check:

1. Stand behind the boat and find the middle of the transom.
2. Measure from the top edge of the transom straight down to the bottom of the hull, along the transom face.
3. About 20 inches: the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale is right.
4. About 15 inches: you need the short shaft remote instead.
5. After mounting, the anti-ventilation plate should be level with the hull bottom or slightly above it.

Jack plates and motor brackets change the picture. If you have one, tell us and send a photo.

Breaking in the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale

The owner’s manual has the official procedure. In short, for the first ten hours of the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale:

• Hours 0 to 2: low speeds, vary the throttle, short planing runs under half throttle are fine.
• Hour 2 to 3: up to about three quarters, still vary it.
• Hours 3 to 10: full throttle allowed for a minute or two at a time. Keep changing speed.

Then do the first service. Oil and filter, gear oil, a check of all fasteners and the steering and control linkages. Cables stretch a little at first, so check shift and throttle adjustment.

Service intervals we recommend

None of this is hard. A handy owner can do most of it. Keeping a simple log with dates and hours helps if you ever need to make a warranty claim on the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale.

Using it in salt water

The Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale is built for salt water. Suzuki’s anti-corrosion system covers the lower unit and mid section with treated aluminium and a tough paint system. What ruins outboards in salt is neglect, not design.

• Flush with fresh water after every salt trip using the flush port.
• Rinse the outside of the motor and the steering cable end.
• Keep the motor tilted up on a mooring.
• Replace anodes when they are about half worn.
• Grease the steering cable ram and the tilt tube.
• Spray the inside of the cowl with a corrosion guard every couple of months.

Problems we hear about, and the fix

Will not crank

Check the control box is in neutral. The neutral safety switch stops cranking in gear. Then check the battery and the main harness plug. Corroded battery terminals are common.

Cranks but will not fire

Fuel. Squeeze the primer bulb until firm, open the tank vent, and check the fuel is fresh. If the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale sat for months on old ethanol fuel, change the filter.

Hard shifting

Usually cable adjustment or a cable routed too tight. Check it with the motor off. Never force it.

Overheat warning

Look for a weed bag on the intake or a blocked tell-tale first. If that is clear, the impeller probably needs replacing.

Anything you cannot sort, get in touch. We help our customers after the sale, not just before it.

Repowering with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale

Most remote 25s we sell go on boats that already had a motor. Repowering is straightforward, but there are a few things to look at before the old motor comes off.

Check the transom

Push hard on the top of the transom with the old motor tilted down. If it flexes, or the wood around the bolt holes is soft, fix that first. A new motor on a rotten transom is a problem waiting to happen. Fresh plywood and a sealed core will outlast the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale if it is done properly.

Bolt holes

Mounting bolt patterns differ between brands. You may need to drill new holes. Fill the old ones with marine epoxy, not just sealant. Through bolt the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale with stainless bolts and large backing washers.

Old controls and cables

We covered this above, but it is worth repeating. Most old controls from another brand will not work with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale. Plan for a Suzuki control box and harness. Steering cables can often stay if they move freely and are the right length.

Old fuel system

Throw out old fuel and old lines. Rubber fuel line goes hard and cracks inside, and the bits end up in your new injectors. A new tank, line and filter cost little next to a fuel system clean. If a portable tank and line come with your Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale, use them.

Sailboats, brackets and small pontoons

Not every Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale ends up on a fishing boat. A good number go onto larger sailboats with motor wells or transom brackets. The long shaft helps here because the prop stays in the water when the boat pitches. The electric start and power tilt are handy on a sailboat, where reaching the motor is awkward.

On a sailboat, keep the prop pitch low. You want thrust at low speed, not top speed. We can advise on a prop when you order.

On small, light pontoons rated for 25 HP, the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale pushes well enough for gentle cruising with a few people aboard. If you plan to load a pontoon with a full crowd, go bigger. Underpowered pontoons are frustrating to drive and work the motor hard.

Fuel use and cost of ownership

Owners ask what a season costs. Fuel first. A 25 HP EFI four stroke at a relaxed cruise uses a few litres an hour, more at full throttle, very little at trolling speed. Most customers say a 6 gallon tank lasts a full day out.

Servicing is cheap. Oil, filter, gear oil and plugs once a year, an impeller every two years or so. Nothing on the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale needs special tools for routine jobs, and parts are easy to get through Suzuki dealers around the world.

Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale compared with nearby models

All versions are on our 25 HP Suzuki category page. These are the ones we compare most often with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale:

• Suzuki DF25ATLW2: the same remote long shaft motor in white.
• Suzuki DF25ATL5: the later suffix version of this configuration. Ask which is in stock.
• Suzuki DF25ATS2: remote, power trim, 15 inch short shaft.
• Suzuki DF25ATHL2: long shaft with power trim, but tiller steered.
• Suzuki DF20ATL2: 20 HP remote long shaft, same block, for lighter boats or lower HP limits.
• Suzuki DF30ATL2: 30 HP remote long shaft, same weight class, more punch.
• Suzuki DF40ATL2: if your hull is rated higher and you want a real step up.

The 20, 25 and 30 all use the same 490 cc block and weigh about the same. The difference is the tune. If your boat is rated for 25, the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale is the one. If it is rated for 30 and you carry weight, the 30 is often worth the small price difference.

Ordering the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale from our shop

We are an outboard dealer that sells new motors and ships worldwide. The Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale is new, unused and in Suzuki’s original crate. The price on this page is for the motor. Delivery is quoted separately because it depends on your location and whether you want air or sea freight.

1. Send us the model, your country and nearest city or port.
2. We confirm stock and send a delivery quote in writing before any payment.
3. You accept and pay.
4. We pack, ship and send tracking and shipping documents.

Before you buy, have a look at our about page, customer reviews, our refund and return policy and the terms and conditions.

Warranty on the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale

The Suzuki factory warranty covers the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale. How long it runs and what it covers depends on the region where the motor is registered and on recreational or commercial use. We state what applies to your country in the quote. Suzuki’s international marine information is on Global Suzuki.

Inside the crate

• DF25ATL2 outboard, fully assembled
• Owner’s manual and warranty documents
• Small Suzuki tool kit and emergency parts as supplied by the factory
• Propeller as listed on the spec sheet (confirmed in your quote)
• Portable fuel tank and line as listed for this model (confirmed in your quote)

Remote controls, cables, steering, harness, gauges and battery are separate. We can quote them with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale. Always check the engine oil level before the first start, since shipping rules decide whether the motor travels with oil in it.

Before you order: quick checklist

• Transom measured at about 20 inches for the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale.
• Capacity plate allows 25 HP and about 158 lb of motor.
• You have, or will buy, a control box, cables and harness.
• Steering helm and cable in place or on the list.
• Battery and battery box ready.
• Dark finish suits you, or ask for the white DF25ATLW2.
• Delivery location confirmed with us.

Questions about the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale

Is it new or used?

New. Every Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale we ship is unused, in the factory crate, with full Suzuki paperwork.

Does it come with the remote control?

No. The control box, cables and harness are separate. We can quote a matching Suzuki set with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale.

Can I use my old controls?

Sometimes the cables can be reused if they are the right type and in good shape. Controls and harnesses from other brands will not plug in. Send us a photo and we will tell you.

How fast will my boat go?

That depends on the hull, weight and prop. A light 14 foot aluminium boat with the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale and two people usually runs somewhere in the low to mid 20s mph. Heavier boats are slower.

Is it good for salt water?

Yes. It is rated for salt water and has Suzuki’s anti-corrosion system. Flush it after every trip.

Where do you ship?

Worldwide. Tell us your city or port and we will send a delivery quote before you pay.

Get a delivery quote today

If the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale fits your boat, message us through the contact page with your location and any rigging parts you need. You can also browse all Suzuki outboards, the main shop or our blog for more on rigging and care. We will answer with a straight quote for the Suzuki DF25ATL2 for sale and get it on its way.