Re: New 150HP model?
I'm on the market for a new center console with 150HP outboard. After lurking at this BB for a few months I've decided to buy a 4 stroke. I was disappointed to find the brand choices limited. Only Yamaha made a 150 4 stroke in 2003, and it was a new model. I hoped to have a choice. I see at some Honda dealer web sites a 150 Honda listed. There is no info about it at the Honda web site other than a 150 is included in the boat show promo that's running.<br /><br />Is the 150 Honda a new model in 2004?<br /><br />What has been Hondas track record with new model introductions? Do they have a history of reliable first year introductions?<br /><br />What are the details? Is it a completely new model or a "suped up" 130? <br /><br />Thanks in advance guys. <br /><br />Hi: I just bought a new 24' Eastern. I looked at all three motors.<br /><br />Suzuki DF140<br />Yamaha 150<br />Honda BF150<br /><br />First, I'm lucky enough to have very close service centers for all 3 manufacturers. I live in Gloucester, Mass. & it's a real salty town. Anyway, I was really leaning close to the Suzuki DF140 @ $9,000 rigged, plus the 6 each warranty. But, a lot of it's HP comes from the 5500-6200 RPM range. It has a fairly small block & looks like it's a modified DF115. I just felt like I would have to push the engine to squeeze that 140 horses. <br /><br />I went with the Honda for a couple of reasons. I always wanted a "Honda" & the dealer I bought my boat from is a Honda dealer. It was just easier this way. Honda does have a 3 year warranty but it's a "no hassle warranty" Anything wrong? No problems. Ny friend bought a Suzuki DF115 & had issues (nothing major) & it was some what difficult for Suzuki to honor their warranty, He finally had Sukuzi repair & pay for the problem.<br /><br />The Yamaha looked very attractive to me because of it's weight & CC's. But, at the time the Yamaha Four Stroke 150 was allocated until the end of Feburary 04'. Back then, I needed to take a loan out for everything, on the spot. So, I had to pass on the Yamaha.<br /><br />I'm glad I bought the Honda even though I haven't even used her yet. Just ask any Honda Accord owner if they like ther car & you'll get a positive response. The only drawback? The price tag @ $12,990.00 (that's what I paid) Also, from what I understand the BF150 has been in production for over 2 years now in Japan. US, Europe & Australia are receiving the engines this year. Mine is already rigged on my transom @ the factory in New Hampshire. <br /><br />The choice is yours!<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Alex
