SUZUKI 6 HP DF6ASW2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale, a light motor you can lift with one hand and still trust. It is new, boxed and ready to ship. It is a 6 horsepower four stroke with a 15 inch short shaft, a white cowl, tiller steering and pull start, and it weighs about 52 lb.

We sell it at the price shown on this page and ship worldwide. You get a delivery quote for your address before you pay. The Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale is the motor many owners fit to inflatables, small tenders and light aluminium boats, so most of this page is written with those boats in mind.

Below you will find why the white finish matters, how to judge your transom, what the motor does well and badly, how to rig and look after it, and a set of straight answers to the questions we get every week.

Why a White Outboard? Notes on the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

The W in the model code means a white cowl. Mechanically it is the same engine as the black version. The difference is cosmetic, but it has some practical sides.

White stays cooler in strong sun. A black cowl on a boat parked all day in tropical light gets hot to the touch, and white does not. White also hides scratches and salt marks better, and it suits the pale hulls of inflatables, white tenders and many yacht dinghies. Some owners just like the look against a white tube boat.

If the colour does not matter to you, the black short shaft version is listed as the Suzuki DF6AS5, and nothing about the engine inside changes.

Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale: Specifications

Production details can change between runs, so use the paperwork in the box as the final reference. Suzuki shows how the 6 HP sits among its small outboards on the official 2.5 to 30 HP range page.

What the Letters in DF6ASW2 Mean

DF is Suzuki’s four stroke family. 6 is the rated horsepower. A marks the current small motor generation. S means a short shaft, about 15 inches. W is the white cowl. The final 2 is the production series.

No E in the code means no electric start. No H or T means you steer with the tiller and tilt by hand. That keeps the weight down and the motor simple.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

Inflatable dinghies and RIB tenders

Most small inflatables and light RIBs have a short shaft transom. A 6 horsepower motor moves an inflatable of about 8 to 10 feet with a couple of people, and it can plane a light one with a single adult. Always read the transom plate on your boat for the maximum power and weight it allows.

Yacht tenders

Sailors who carry a tender on deck or davits value every pound. At 52 lb the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale is light enough to pass down to the dinghy by halyard or lift off by hand. Its three storage positions let you lay it down on a cockpit locker without leaking oil.

Small aluminium boats

Twelve foot car-top boats and lake skiffs are a natural fit when the transom is short. Check the boat’s rated horsepower before you buy.

Canoes with a square stern and small cats

A square-stern canoe or a small catamaran dinghy can take a 6 HP four stroke, as long as the builder allows it and the stern is strong enough for the motor’s weight and thrust.

Measuring Your Transom for the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

Measure from the top edge of the transom to the bottom of the hull where the motor will sit. If you get about 15 inches, the short shaft is right. If it is nearer 20 inches, you need the long shaft, which is the Suzuki DF6AL2.

Inflatables can mislead you because the transom is soft and the tubes sit differently when inflated. Measure with the boat fully inflated and loaded as you normally use it. If in doubt, send us a photo.

First Impressions on the Water

The Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale starts without drama. Open the fuel tap, set the choke if the motor is cold, and pull. The digital ignition gives a good spark even at low cranking speed, so you do not need a heroic pull.

Once warm, the idle is steady and the motor is quiet. In an inflatable you notice it pushing the bow up a little under power, which is normal for this kind of boat. Moving weight forward fixes it.

The tiller is comfortable, and it folds flat for storing. The twist grip has a friction control so the throttle holds where you leave it. You also get a steering friction adjustment. Together these let you sit back on a long, slow run without holding anything tight.

Rigging and Mounting

Put the motor on the centre of the transom. Tighten both clamp screws evenly and by hand, then check them again after the first run, since inflatable transoms flex. Fit a safety line or chain from the motor to a strong point on the boat.

Set the height so the anti-ventilation plate is level with the hull bottom. In a tube boat, keep the plate close to the keel line. Too high and the prop breathes air in turns, too low and the motor drags.

Choose the tilt pin hole that leaves the shaft upright with a normal load. If the boat is bow-heavy, change the hole and test again.

Fuel and Range

The small built-in tank is for short hops only. Suzuki quotes about 45 minutes at full throttle from it. For longer trips, connect a portable fuel tank through the external fuel connection fitted to the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale. A 3 gallon tank and a fuel line are bought separately.

Keep fuel fresh and clean. Use a tank with a good vent and store it out of the sun. If the boat sits in the heat, do not fill the tank to the brim.

Propeller Choice

The standard three-blade aluminium prop works for most light boats. If you plan to carry heavy loads, a lower pitch prop lets the motor reach its 4,750 to 5,750 rpm range at full throttle. If you run light and fast, a slightly higher pitch can be better, as long as the engine still reaches its range.

The simple test is to watch rpm at full throttle with a normal load. If it sits below the range, drop the pitch. If it exceeds the range, raise it. Suzuki’s genuine parts and accessories page lists approved props and service items.

Break-in for the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

Use the break-in described in the manual. Mostly that means moderate, changing throttle for the first hours, no long full throttle runs, then an early oil change. The sump is small, so early oil change matters more than it would on a bigger engine.

Looking After It

Small outboards die from neglect, not from use. Here is the routine that keeps the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale healthy.

• Rinse with fresh water after use, especially in salt, and run it in a bucket or flush it if the rig allows.
• Change engine oil once a year or at the manual’s hours.
• Change gear oil each season. Milky oil is a warning.
• Replace the spark plug on schedule.
• Replace the impeller every two or three seasons.
• Check and replace the gearcase anode as it wears.
• Grease the clamp screws and the swivel points lightly.

Tender motors get abused: dropped on the dock, dragged over sand and left in the sun. A wipe-down and a quick look at the prop after each trip catches most problems early.

Storing a Tender Motor

On a yacht, the motor often lives on a pushpit bracket or in a locker. Make sure it is secured so it cannot slide, and keep the fuel valve closed. The three storage positions are designed to prevent leaks, so use whichever fits.

For the off-season, run the carburetor dry, change the oil, and keep the motor upright or laid on its approved side in a dry place. A cover keeps dust and insects out of the air intake. Before using it again, check the spark plug, oil level and fuel hose.

Common Faults and Quick Fixes

No start. Check the stop lanyard, fuel tap, tank vent and choke. Then check the plug for fouling.

Runs rough, then stalls. Stale fuel or a blocked carburetor jet. Drain and refill, and clean the bowl if needed.

Overheats or weak tell-tale. Sand in the impeller housing or a worn impeller. Stop and check.

Prop spins but boat will not move. A damaged prop or a spun hub. Replace the prop.

Won’t reach full rpm. Overloaded boat or the prop pitch is too steep for the load.

How the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale Compares With Other Small Suzukis

Next down is the 2.5 HP, such as the Suzuki DF2.5L2. It is lighter and cheaper, but a 6 gets a tender up on the plane and handles wind and current far better. Next up is the 9.9 HP, for instance the Suzuki DF9.9BL2, which is heavier and more costly but gives the boat real speed.

The 4 HP, like the Suzuki DF4AS2, is close in weight. The 6 HP costs a little more and gives more push, with the same sort of layout. If your tender is heavy or you often fight a current, take the 6.

White Version or Later Series?

Suzuki also lists the same white short shaft motor in a later production series, the Suzuki DF6ASW5. The engine is the same size and type. Which one we hold depends on stock, so look at the listing and tell us if you have a preference. We confirm the exact model code with you before we ship.

Getting an Inflatable on the Plane With the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

An inflatable behaves differently from a rigid boat. The soft floor flexes, the tubes drag in the water and the bow lifts easily. With a 6 horsepower motor you can still get a light inflatable up on the plane, but you have to help it.

Put your weight forward and keep passengers low and central. Set the motor height so the plate runs level with the bottom, trim the motor in a little to push the bow down, then roll on the throttle smoothly. Once the boat is moving, ease the weight back and the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale will hold the speed without much fuss.

A heavy load or a rough chop will keep the boat in displacement mode. That is normal for 6 horsepower. In that mode the motor is still doing a useful job, moving you at a steady pace with good control.

Carrying the Motor on a Yacht

Cruising sailors have their own habits. Many hang the outboard on the pushpit rail in a bracket and lift it to the dinghy on a halyard. Others stow it in a cockpit locker, laid on its side.

Whichever way you go, rinse the motor with fresh water before stowing it, and keep it away from fuel containers and batteries. The white cowl of the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale makes salt crust easy to spot, so a wipe with a damp cloth keeps it looking new. Make sure the fuel tap is closed and the tank vent is shut when it travels, otherwise it can weep fuel into the locker.

Sun, Salt and the White Cowl

Suzuki finishes its cowls with a multi-layer coating designed for the marine environment. Even so, a motor that lives in the sun and salt needs a little care. Wash it with mild soap and fresh water, not a harsh cleaner. Avoid scrubbing the finish with abrasive pads.

An occasional coat of marine wax helps the finish resist UV and keeps salt from sticking. Spray a light corrosion inhibitor on exposed metal parts such as the clamp screws and the tilt pin. Check that the sacrificial anode is in place, because it protects the gearcase from galvanic damage.

Replacing an Older Two Stroke

Many buyers of the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale are replacing an old two stroke that smokes and needs mixed fuel. The four stroke is cleaner, quieter and easier to live with. It uses plain gasoline with oil in the crankcase, and it does not leave a sheen on the water behind the boat.

Swapping is simple on a tender. Unclamp the old motor, bolt on the new one, connect the fuel line and fill the oil. Check the weight rating on the transom first, because the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale weighs about 52 lb. If the old two stroke was lighter, make sure the transom is sound.

Running Costs

We will not make up a fuel figure, because it depends on the boat, the load and how you drive. A light inflatable with one person uses little. A loaded tender pushing against a current uses more. What we can say is that small four strokes are efficient, and the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale needs only plain fuel and a modest annual service.

Parts are common. A spark plug, a gear oil change, an impeller and an anode cover most of the routine work. You can buy them locally in most countries.

Safety Gear for Small Tender Work

Use the engine stop lanyard every time. Carry a paddle, a bailer or pump, a whistle and a light. In an inflatable, carry a repair kit and a hand pump. If you tow or use the motor in the dark, carry a torch. If you run through surf or tidal races, tell somebody where you are going.

Fitting the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale to a Davit or Pushpit Bracket

Check the bracket rating before you trust it. A 52 lb motor sounds light, but a bracket bolted through a thin rail can crack in a rolling anchorage. Use backing plates, tighten the bolts and add a lashing so the motor cannot swing. Lift with two hands on the carrying handle and never by the cowl.

Many owners also keep a short length of line with a float tied to the motor. If the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale slips while you transfer it to the dinghy, the float marks where it went down. It happens more often than anyone admits, and a float costs almost nothing.

Hot Climates and Cold Mornings

In hot weather, keep an eye on the cooling water stream and avoid running through silty shallows at speed. In cold weather, use the choke and give the motor a minute to warm before engaging gear. The Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale also has a shallow water drive position, which lets you tilt the motor slightly so the gearcase clears a sandy bottom.

Shipping to Your Door

The motor travels in its factory box. We book freight by air or sea to your nearest port or to your door, depending on the country. Before you pay, you get a written delivery quote. After dispatch you get tracking and the paperwork customs ask for.

If you live on an island or in a remote area, tell us. We have shipped small motors to places where the last leg is a ferry, and we plan for it.

What Is in the Box

• Suzuki DF6ASW2 outboard with propeller
• Owner’s manual and warranty documents
• Factory-supplied standard items

A portable tank, fuel line and spare prop are optional and depend on stock. Ask when you order.

Checklist Before You Buy the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

• Measure the transom height with the boat inflated and loaded.
• Read the maximum horsepower on the boat’s plate.
• Decide if you want an extra fuel tank.
• Plan how you will carry and store it.
• Send us your country for a shipping quote.

Ordering the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new, and the price is shown on this page. We give you a delivery quote first. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are public, you can read other customers’ feedback on the reviews page, learn who we are, or contact us with questions.

For maintenance guides, visit our blog. Suzuki’s global marine site shows the wider range sold in other countries.

More Suzuki Outboards

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• Suzuki DF6AL5, long shaft
• Suzuki DF6AS5, black short shaft
• Suzuki DF6ASW5, white short shaft
• Suzuki DF15AS2, 15 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

FAQ: Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale new?

Yes. It is new, in the factory box, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length does the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale have?

15 inch, the short shaft.

What colour is the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale?

White. The W in the model code stands for the white cowl.

Does the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale have electric start?

No. It starts with a pull cord and steers with a tiller.

How much does the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale weigh?

About 52 lb, or 24 kg.

Can the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale run on salt water?

Yes. It is saltwater rated. Rinse it after use.

Can you ship the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale abroad?

Yes. We ship worldwide. Send your location for a quote.

The Short Version

If you want a light white 6 HP for a tender, an inflatable or a small boat, the Suzuki DF6ASW2 for sale does the job without fuss. Order it from this page, or send us your boat details and we will check the fit first.