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w w w.G r e a t L a ke s B o a t i n g .c o m 54 GREAT LAKES BOATING | Powe r SUZUKI Suzuki recently announced the intro- duction of the all-new DF300B, which is the latest outboard model to join Suzuki's revolu- tionary series of dual-propeller outboards. The new DF300B features the full range of Suzuki's award-winning technology, in- cluding the unique contra-rotating props, which provides superior thrust and directional stability. There's also 2-Stage Gear Reduc- tion, in which the gear ratio is first reduced in between the crankshaft and driveshaft, then reduced again within the gear case to drive more large-diameter blades for improved effi- ciency. The 300B can also run on regular gas, ensuring even lower operating costs. It's no secret that there is a growing demand for more powerful outboard motors. These new outboard motors have fueled a demand for larger boat designs that previ- ously may have been powered by stern drive or other inboard pow- er. As more powerful outboards are introduced, the boats get big- ger and as the boats get bigger, outboards are getting more mus- cular. Suzuki has embarked on a major engineering expedition to build the Ultimate 4-Stoke Outboard Motor. In developing the new DF350A, Suzuki Engi- neers started with a clean sheet of paper and considered many factors for this design. Making more horsepower can be accomplished in many ways. The engine design can include larger displacement and adding turbo chargers or superchargers. However, larger displacement engines typically burn more fuel and increase the overall weight, while adding complex mechanical components can create reliability concerns. Once you have all of that horsepower, now the chal- lenge is getting it to hook up or grab traction in the water. Suzuki Engineers labored through years of trial and success with computer sim- ulations and on-water testing to significantly improve the way an outboard motor converts engine power to underwater thrust. Join us as Suzuki introduces the next milestone in our history ... The 350 horsepower DF350A ... Suzuki's Ultimate 4-Stroke Outboard Motor. www.suzukimarine.com