2018 Honda 20 Hp BF20D3SHT Outboard Motor

Honda's 2018 BF20D3SHT pairs electric start with power tilt on a 15-inch short-shaft, tiller-steered 20 hp block, running the same water-cooled, two-cylinder, 350cc PGM-ignition engine used across this family. Fuel comes from a 3.2-gallon tank through a carburetor, burning 86-octane unleaded gasoline, and the full-throttle band runs from 5000 up to 6000 rpm, backed by a 12-amp alternator to handle the electric load.

Before ordering

Electric starting is confirmed for this unit; whether a manual pull-cord backup is also fitted isn't settled, so check with us first if that matters to your plans. The short 15-inch shaft suits a lower transom than the long-shaft 20-inch version of this engine.

Features built into this engine

A pendulum engine mount smooths out vibration, shallow water drive lets the gear case tilt up for thin water, and the wet-sump system holds FC-W 10W-30 oil for long-term durability. Drive runs through a 2.08:1 gear ratio to a four-blade aluminum propeller, shifting forward, neutral, and reverse, and the 12-amp alternator here is rated at 151 watts total.

Common questions

Is it saltwater rated? Yes. Is the fuel tank built in? No, external with its own line. What warranty applies? Five years, on this new motor. Is it water cooled? Yes, with PGM ignition.

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