Honda 15HP Portable Outboard | BF15D3LRT

The BF15D3LRT is Honda's remote-steering version of this 15 hp portable, on a 20-inch shaft with electric-plus-manual starting and power tilt, listed at 131 lbs.

Remote steering

Unlike the tiller-handle versions Honda builds in this same 15 hp family, this model steers through a remote mechanical cable and wheel, which suits a boat with console controls rather than one steered by hand at the engine, and it means there is no tiller arm taking up space behind the transom. Power tilt and dual starting carry over from the other 20-inch-shaft portables Honda offers in this range, so the main trade-off here is steering style rather than features, and it comes down to whether your boat already has console-style controls in place.

Engine and running range

Displacement is 350cc from a carbureted, two-cylinder engine, and Honda's rated full-throttle band for this motor is 4,500-5,500 rpm. Weight here sits between the lighter tiller version without power tilt and the heavier one that includes it, reflecting the remote-steering hardware this configuration adds over a plain tiller setup.

What's included

This one ships with power tilt, a propeller already fitted, a charging circuit for the battery, fuel line and tank included (3 gallons, mounted externally), and the owner's manual, all covered by Honda's 5-year warranty. Nothing here needs to be sourced separately before your first trip to the water.