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Honda Fit engine now in the water

Honda has released a pair of new outboard motors based on the 1.5-liter engine found in the Fit. The BF90 and BF 75 are medium-sized 4-stroke stroke outboards rated at 90 and 75 horsepower, respectively. The new motors will first go on sale in Japan in November but were designed to exceed CARB emissions regulations for 2008. Honda says it is the first manufacturer to make its entire line of outboards CARB 2008 compatible. Using automotive technology and engine families are not new to the outboard industry. The Honda 3.5-liter engine found in ... Read more →

Boaters not sure about ethanol additive

Boat owners apparently are finding problems using 10 percent ethanol additive in gasoline. Reports say fiberglass fuel tanks can fail and cause engine damage. Other worries include erratic engine ...

Honda Fit engine now in the water 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Honda has released a pair of new outboard motors based on the 1.5-liter engine found in the Fit. The BF90 and BF 75 are medium-sized 4-stroke stroke outboards rated at 90 and 75 horsepower, respectively. The new motors will first go on sale in Japan in November but were designed to exceed CARB ...

Boaters not sure about ethanol additive 3 years ago on Autoblog Green

Boat owners apparently are finding problems using 10 percent ethanol additive in gasoline. Reports say fiberglass fuel tanks can fail and cause engine damage. Other worries include erratic engine performance from water and contaminants trapped in the fuel system. Old outboards have problems with ...



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