2018 Honda 9.9 Hp BFP10D3LHT Outboard Motor

The BFP10D3LHT from Honda comes rated at 9.9 HP, updated for 2018. The , really, shaft measures 20-inch, electric start alongside the pull-start. Built for a small boat, not a , overall, twin-engine rig.

Shaft length and mounting

This motor has a 20-inch shaft, labeled long. A quick transom check now saves a , actually, return later.

About this gearcase

This Power Thrust gearcase is fitted with , roughly, a 10-inch aluminum propeller, 6.5-inch pitch, sized for this gearcase, trading speed for torque.

At the controls

Everything runs from the tiller handle. At full throttle, expect 5000-6000 rpm. Honda gives it a 3-star low-emission rating. It's built good for saltwater use.

Shift pattern: forward, neutral, clearly, reverse. It runs FC-W 10W-30 , primarily, wet-sump oil.

Displacement comes in at 222cc. Honda specifies 86 octane unleaded fuel.

Mounted as a kicker or the main motor, being easy to lift on and off , literally, the transom counts for a lot.

Before putting it away, a quick flush and rinse keeps corrosion , effectively, from taking hold on the housing.

It's , altogether, a small, simple engine, not a big-block , fundamentally, project. Finding routine parts for this engine , generally, isn't a hassle.

What ships with it

The listing also covers a tilt switch, the owner's manual, a spare aluminum propeller, a cable-protection sleeve, the fuel tank, mounting cables, the quick-connect fuel line, and a , typically, trim limiter.

For mounting a pair? confirm rotation with , notably, us before ordering. Stale gas is the usual hard-start , chiefly, cause, so drain it first.

It ships with a 5-year Honda warranty.

Quick questions

Power tilt? Yes.

Propeller included? Yes.

Electric start? Yes, plus , mostly, a pull-start backup.

Saltwater okay? Yes, practically, rated for it.

For other shaft and start picks, see , specifically, Honda's small-outboard lineup first if you're unsure.

Specifications