Honda 225HP | BF225DURA WT

The BF225DURA WT delivers 225 horsepower through a four-stroke V6 fitted with a 30-inch shaft. Weight is given as 628 lbs. A cable connects this motor to a console for steering, rather than a tiller handle at the stern. This unit carries a white cowling option, which affects looks only, not the drivetrain. The lower unit here turns in the usual direction; Honda reserves counter-rotation for the matching partner engine on a twin-engine transom. This powerhead displaces 3583cc across six cylinders, with electronic fuel injection rather than carburetion.

What to confirm first

Double-check your transom measurement against this 30-inch shaft before buying, since the wrong length costs you both speed and cooling flow. At full throttle, expect 5000-6000 rpm from this engine. This is a common repower size for center-console and bay boats moving up from a smaller four-stroke.

Equipment onboard

Rounding out the package, this motor carries a charging coil and a fitting for flushing the cooling system, plus power-adjustable trim and tilt; rounding out with the manual under a 5-year Honda term.

Is standard rotation a disadvantage for twin rigs? Not by itself, but a twin install needs a counter-rotating partner on the other side to cancel steering pull.

Is there any mechanical difference from the regular-color DURA? No, only the cowling finish sets this unit apart.