2017 Honda 2.3 HP BF2.3DHLCH Outboard Motor

The 2017 edition of the BF2.3DHLCH carries the identical 20-inch long shaft and 2.3 hp rating Honda still sells, built around a forced-air-cooled, single-cylinder, 57.2cc four-stroke with tiller steering and manual controls throughout. The carbureted engine redlines near 6000 rpm, with full throttle opening around 5000, and this China-built unit is new, rated for saltwater, and backed by Honda's 5-year warranty.

Why the shaft length matters

This 20-inch shaft is meant for a transom too deep for Honda's 15-inch DHSCH edition of the same engine; getting the length wrong leaves the propeller riding at the wrong depth once you're underway. A 2.42:1 gear ratio turns a small 3-blade polypropylene propeller sized for this motor's output, driven through a centrifugal clutch rather than a direct connection to the crankshaft.

What ownership looks like

Forced-air cooling removes the usual raw-water pump maintenance of a bigger engine, trading some top-end performance for a motor that's simpler to store and less fussy about running dry briefly on a trailer. Transistor ignition makes pull-starting easy each season, provided the fuel stays fresh and the oil mix stays correct at every fill, particularly after a winter in storage.

Common questions

Is a battery needed? No, it starts on a pull cord. What ships in the box? Propeller, manual, tool kit, 5-year coverage.

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