Honda Power? Any good?

[combover]

currently run a 225 honda and 9.9. like stated above there main fault is weight. as for service any good shop will be able to do all the service and order any parts as there are many after market suppliers aswell they would be able to order honda originals if required. so i wouldn't worry about parts and service (boats.net is an excellent source). twin 150's on a 22-23 fter is tons of power. just remember twins means twice the service bill. as with most things maintenance is key to long life regardless of bran.i would strongly recommend getting a shop to give them the once over prior to purchase. checking engine oil for water and gas, gearoil for water fuel filters for water ect....

[NautiGirl]

high weight for same horsepower, high priced parts relative to competition and less aftermarket compatible parts for general maintenance. great reliable engines otherwise

[r.s craven]

high weight for same horsepower, high priced parts relative to competition and less aftermarket compatible parts for general maintenance. great reliable engines otherwise

I have to disagree,

225 Honda 589 lbs dry weight virtually the same
225 Yamaha 583 lbs dry weight


50 hp Honda 214 lbs dry weight about 15 % lighter
50 hp Yamaha 248 lbs dry weight

[jeffb]

Thanks for all youre help guys!!! (and girls)

[Clipper]

The listed weight for a new F225 4.2l Offshore engine, from the Yamaha website, is 253kg/558lbs, FYI.

http://www.yamaha-motor.ca/products/...814#contentTop

[Whole in the Water]

I have a 1999 Honda 130 and it purrs like a kitten. Great motor, but a bit heavy for its size and the parts are expensive and many times preprietary
I had a 1990 Honda 9.9 and liked it, ran well.

Can't say anything about the brand new ones. If I were to replace my engines I would probably go with Yamaha though, cheaper parts, lighter weight, etc.

[sharphooks]

I ran Yamaha for years (F150 and T8) then switched to Honda (BF150 + 9.9 kicker) last summer

It took me awhile to warm up to Honda but now with 100 hours under my belt (and a change-out of T-stats and impeller and the learning curve that accompanies self-reliance on basic outboard maintenance) I'm now way more comfortable with the Honda brand hanging off my stern.

Combover's comments about Boats.net is right on---Boats.net is a fantastic resource for reasonably priced parts. My experience with pricing and parts for the Yamaha F150 and the Honda BF150----6 of one, half a dozen of the other.

Any one considering to buy a Honda or anyone who currently owns one and wants to learn more about maintenance and Honda "issues":

Check out this website!!

http://www.marineengine.com/boat-for...rum&order=desc


There are three or four really savvy guys who post there, basically spilling their guts out on the proper care and maintenance of Honda outboards---I've saved a lot of money and countless hours of frustration talking to these guys. They are a fantastic resource!

Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki/Mercury/Bombardier? I think if you freeze dry the arguments about which brand is better or which brand lasts longer or which brand is cheaper to maintain, it's really a coke vs. pepsi thing--- what you're used to drinking, not necessarily which one is better. Just my two pesos worth....