Honda 30HP Outboard | BF30D3LRT

The BF30D3LRT puts remote mechanical steering and power trim and tilt on the same 552cc, three-cylinder Honda block, at a listed dry weight of 184 pounds. New.

Why powered trim suits this rig

A helm switch moves running angle on this version rather than needing a hand reset at the transom, which helps on boats that load passengers or gear differently throughout a trip. Triple carburetors feed the three-cylinder block, which climbs to full throttle somewhere in the 5000-6000 rpm band that Honda uses across this engine family. Electric start is standard, so there is no pull cord to manage at the dock on cold mornings.

Before you order

Remote mechanical steering needs a console, cable steering, and remote throttle already built into the boat; a tiller-rigged hull isn't a fit for this configuration. Honda sells another 30 HP listing on this identical block with a gas-assisted strut instead of powered trim, so check the suffix against what the boat is already rigged for before placing an order.

In the box

Expect the propeller, a charging system on board, and a printed copy of the owner's manual, under five-year factory coverage on this electric-start engine.

Q: How does this differ from the LRG version of this block? Trim and tilt are power-operated here instead of a manual gas-assisted strut.

Q: Does this steer by tiller? No, steering is remote and mechanical, built for a console-steered boat.