Renegade_Master
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Anyone any experience of Honda 4 stroke outboards. Looking at a 150hp
If they are anything like their car engines all should be well
If they are anything like their car engines all should be well
Honda outboards
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Talbot
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The first of the good 4 stroke engines. Hionda has always had a name as a 4-stroke manufacturer rather than a 2-stroke one. Thus they led the world in the introduction of superb quiet efficient engines. But there is a slight suspicion that they have been resting on their laurels for the last 5 years. Yamaha have the best rep now for small 4 strokes, but I am a bit out of touch on the larger ones.
Kilter
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We have a 90 on the back of the RIB....totally reliable, smooth, does what it says on the can etc!
DERF
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Honda\'s Jet Drive
Sun coast,
Honda have developed a jet drive outboard in 35, 65, 105hp. Although only available in the US at the moment, you can import and still get full warranty.
I am led to believe that Honda have plans to introduce those engines here. Reports from one of my buddies who has one says the are a terrific bit of kit.... and of course with no prop to worry about.. etc etc
Have a look HERE
Sun coast,
Honda have developed a jet drive outboard in 35, 65, 105hp. Although only available in the US at the moment, you can import and still get full warranty.
I am led to believe that Honda have plans to introduce those engines here. Reports from one of my buddies who has one says the are a terrific bit of kit.... and of course with no prop to worry about.. etc etc
Have a look HERE
jfm
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Good engine (afaik it's the accord 2 litre unit) but as an outboard package it isn't great because waaaay too heavy. The Yamaha or Mercury stuff is loads better, imho. I have not checked the specs but the weight difference was something huge, like 100lbs+
Renegade_Master
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the 150hp weighs 215kg the one I have at the mo Mercury V6 2 stroke 200hp (smelly thing)weighs 225kg
whisper
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Have a look at Suzuki - the ones I've had have been super though largest was a 90. Think you'll find that at certain power levels they are the lightest of the 4 strokes.
tr7v8
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Yup all Hondas based on Car lumps so probably will be heavier than bespoke lump specifically designed for outboard. I gather 2 stroke injected O/Bs now not far from 4 stroke in terms of cleanliness & economy and should be slightly simpler as less moving parts.
Renegade_Master
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yeah Jim but my Honda accord was 100% reliable so my money is still on the Honda albiet a bit heavy.
Its_Only_Money
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For a very brief period I was the proud owner of a Suzuki 65hp that seemed to dissolve faster than the anodes! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif
whisper
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Out of interest, how long ago was that? I've never seen a Suzuki with corrosion problems, but we are talking 4 strokes so none will be particularly old.
Dave1258
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Does anyone know where to find a weight comparison chart between outboard engine manufacturers? i.e Yam 15hp or Suzuki 15hp which is lighter?
whisper
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Afraid you probably have to go to each mfrs. web pages and do the comparison yourself.
e.g. Yam F15 4stroke Man. start - weighs 45kg
Suzi M15 4str. Man start - weighs 45kg
Suzi E15 4str Elect. start - weighs 48.6kg
The Honda 15's weight is very similar to these.
e.g. Yam F15 4stroke Man. start - weighs 45kg
Suzi M15 4str. Man start - weighs 45kg
Suzi E15 4str Elect. start - weighs 48.6kg
The Honda 15's weight is very similar to these.
Its_Only_Money
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Engine was a 2-stroke, it was on my first boat when I bought it in 1995 (80's boat though.....). Changed it for a Yamaha 90 and never looked back!
