Honda bf50 2003 engine

[cheeko]

Hi guys:

I am about to buy a Honda BF50, 2003 rebuilt engine for $3000 with controls and remote. I asking myself if this is worth it or should I go for a Merc EFI engine. I am new at this so please give me your opinion. I am looking at something that is good on gas and can push my double eagle 16'. I had a 65 hp 1990 Johnson on it but the compression was poor and the boat could do up to 21 knots.


Is the Honda worth it?

Thanks

 

[steelespike]

Re: Honda bf50 2003 engine

If you are buying new give the Evinrude etec a close look.Available in a twin
40,50,60 hp.The honda is a fine motor but I don't think you will be happy
with a 50 after a 65 even a weak 65.Your next consideration is a close qualified servicing dealer.

 

[pwiseman]

Re: Honda bf50 2003 engine

$3000 is not a bad price for the motor. New Merc EFI is going to run you up around $6000.

I would make sure 50 is enough HP. Sounds like you are rated for more than that. Performance on 4 stroke and 2 stroke differ. 2 stroke is going to be better on dead start, and changing from 65 2S to 50 4S might surprise you.

The etech 40/50/60 are all same weight, so I would look hard at the 60 you like the etec. More HP for same weight is a good thing.

Merc 50/60 are both the same footprint as well. EFI is the only way to go if you ask me. I am running my second EFI Merc, and I previosuly had a Honda 30. Also, Honda does not make a 60.

Etec is two cylinder, and the merc is going to have 4. Both are good motors. Honda is good motor too, but it does not have EFI.