Honda 50HP Outboard | BF50D4LRTA

The BF50D4LRTA pairs the same 50 HP, three-cylinder, 808cc Honda block with a 20-inch shaft, remote mechanical steering, and electric start, at a listed dry weight of 216 pounds. New.

What drives this one

BLAST fires on a fast flick of the throttle, adding low-speed torque to help a loaded hull climb onto plane sooner, while programmed electronic fuel injection keeps starts and idle steady through temperature changes. Lean Burn Control leans out the air-to-fuel mixture at cruising speed to stretch fuel on longer runs, and full throttle on this three-cylinder block reaches 5500-6000 rpm.

Before you buy

A tiller handle won't work here: the boat needs a console with cable steering already wired in, since this engine runs remote mechanical steering. Measure the transom for a 20-inch shaft before ordering, and plan to size a propeller to the boat and gearcase separately before the first trip.

What ships with it

This engine also ships with a printed owner's manual, as every motor in this family does. A charging system and a freshwater flush fitting are built in, and power trim and tilt rounds out the standard equipment. A five-year factory warranty applies.

Q: What does BLAST do on this engine? It adds a quick burst of low-speed pulling power the instant the throttle moves, helping a loaded hull plane sooner.