Honda 250HP | BF250DUCRA

This BF250DUCRA is a 60-degree, 24-valve V6 four-stroke displacing 3,583 cc (219 cubic inches), producing 250 horsepower through Honda's PGM-FI programmed fuel injection. Shift and throttle run through electronic iST control on a 2.00:1 gear ratio, with a 30-inch extra-long shaft and a dry weight near 622 lbs (282.2 kg).

Built for deeper transoms

A 30-inch shaft sits at the long end of Honda's 250-horsepower range, matched here to water cooling and a 90-amp alternator, 60 amps of which is dedicated to keeping batteries and electronics charged while underway. Steering runs remotely through that same electronic iST control rather than a mechanical cable, so confirm your helm supports it before ordering, since digital control hardware isn't interchangeable with a cable-actuated setup.

Trim, tilt, and emissions

Steering trim adjusts from -4 to +16 degrees, with a 72-degree tilt range once mounted, worth checking against your bracket's clearance before you buy. This configuration also meets CARB 3-Star and EPA emissions compliance, Honda's cleanest rating tier for outboards sold domestically, and the water-cooled design is built to run in both fresh and saltwater conditions.

Is steering mechanical or electronic on this unit? Electronic, through iST, rather than a cable-actuated system.

What gear ratio does it use? 2.00:1.

What's the tilt range once it's installed? 72 degrees.

How is this engine cooled? Water cooling, standard across this block.