Honda 25HP Outboard | BF25D3LRT

Honda rates the BF25D3LRT at 25 HP from a three-cylinder, 552cc block, feeding triple carburetors, with remote mechanical steering, electric start, and power trim and tilt at the helm rather than a manual strut. Dry weight sits at 184 pounds. New.

Why power trim and tilt changes the setup

A helm-mounted switch adjusts running angle on this unit instead of hand-setting a strut at the transom, which suits boats that shift load or trim often over the course of a day. Steering runs through a remote mechanical system, so the boat needs console controls and cable steering already installed rather than a tiller handle at the engine itself. Full throttle on the three-cylinder block falls in the 5000-6000 rpm range.

Fit notes

Verify the helm has room for a power trim-and-tilt switch and that remote steering hardware is already in place; retrofitting either after delivery adds cost beyond the engine itself, on top of the labor involved. Honda sells a manually-tilted take on this same 25 HP block too, so match the suffix ordered to whichever trim setup the boat is actually rigged for.

What's in the box

This one comes with an onboard charging system, the propeller, and a printed copy of the owner's manual. Honda backs the motor with a five-year factory warranty, and the electric starter means no pull cord to deal with at the dock.

Q: Is tilt powered or manual on this one? Powered, through electric trim and tilt at the helm.