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brendo
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 Posted - 09 Apr 2006 : 17:01:08
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I am planning to get a Honda BF 2.3 short shaft for getting in and out of the harbour we sail from. Does anybody have any views on the suitability of this engine?
Many thanks,
Brendan
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pcarter
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Apr 2006 : 21:07:15
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We've got one, but we not had to use it very much. Its reasonably light - comparable to most other engines of that size. The power output is about right for a Stratos. One great advantage is that its air-cooled so you don't have to flush the engine through after use, however that might make it slightly noisier than a two stroke, although I think its acceptable. Certainly, being a four stroke makes it slightly easier to manage than a two stroke and somewhat less smelly when in use. You want the short shaft for a Stratos.
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Michael_Veale
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 Apr 2006 : 13:39:50
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We've got a Honda 2 hp which seems fine. Previously we had a Drascombe Dabber (similar size and weight) with a 4 hp engine which was always a problem - you could never go slow enough to manoeuvre.
Only problem with our Honda is that it has no gears which can make starting the engine in a marina exciting!
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PGuignabaudet
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Apr 2006 : 19:02:17
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I have a Honda BF 2.3 that I've only used a few times but it gave me entire satisfaction. It's very light indeed, and being air cooled maintenance is very limited. It has a moped-like automatic clutch which makes manoeuvring very easy: just twist and go! To reverse you just turn the engine around - couldn't be simpler. I cannot say much about the noise level; it doesn't bother me but I haven't compared with other outboards.
Since I bought it Suzuki has come up with a new similar outboard - the DF2.5. It has the same weight but with is water cooled, so it may be worth a look. I believe it's the same price as the Honda. The other other alternative would be the Yamaha but it's a lot heavier and more expensive. I would stay away from the two-stroke Mariner, Mercury and Tohatsu: you would have to mess with oil mixing and they are always in gear.
Hope this helps,
Regards,
Pascal
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Shawn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 Jul 2006 : 19:58:48
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For anyone deciding on which motor to buy, there is a review in the 'Practical Boat Owner' magazine of a number of motors,issue 476 for this August which could be of some help.
Happy sailing.
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pcmoyes
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 14:37:32
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Brendon
I have a Stratos centreboard and have just tried out my 4 HP Mariner short shaft and found it very good, it has forward and reverse gears and can be locked into position so that you can steer with the rudder which means you can keep the boat flat and sit forward, even at full throttle the boat glides very nicely and does not become unstable like my old wayfarer did.
Disadvanatge is that is is mixed fuel and is not the lighteset of engines,If you can try to borrow a motor and get a feel for it before you buy particularily if you are using it in tidal areas.
Philip
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Originally posted by brendo
I am planning to get a Honda BF 2.3 short shaft for getting in and out of the harbour we sail from. Does anybody have any views on the suitability of this engine?
Many thanks,
Brendan
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maxhughes
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Sep 2009 : 17:51:03
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Thanks for all the really useful responses. I have found a second hand Honda 2.3, so I think I'll go with that
Thanks,
Max
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