Users' questions

How can I tell what year a Honda outboard motor is?

How can I tell what year a Honda outboard motor is?

Check for the model year, which will start with either a “D” or an “A.” This will be followed by a single digit, or the letter “X” or “Y.” The first letter (i.e. the “D” or “A”) will be either the third or fourth letter in the serial number sequence.

How do I know what Honda outboard I have?

The frame serial number is found on or near the stern bracket, stamped into a metal plate. The number uses the form “BXXX-XXXXXXX” and may also be referred to as the product identification number. If you can’t find the model name or frame serial number, contact a Honda Marine dealer for help.

How many hours will a Honda outboard last?

A typical estimate from the industry is that an outboards motor last around 1,500 hours of operation. Assuming the average owner uses their boat 200 hours a year, this would mean that the motor would last between seven and eight years.

Does tohatsu make Honda outboards?

The eight new outboards — 60-, 75-, 90-, 115-, 150-, 200-, 225- and 250-hp models — are manufactured by Honda and rebranded under the Tohatsu name, Kurt Gardener, national sales manager for Tohatsu America Corp., told Trade Only Today this morning.

Where is serial number on outboard motor?

On the side of your motor you’ll find a plate. This tells you the make, model and serial number. You’ll only need the serial number if it’s an outboard motor. Different model plates have the same information but may vary in layout.

How do I tell what year my boat motor is?

The serial number can help you determine the year of your engine. Your serial number or model number can be found on the engine’s mid-section. Often this plate is also marked with the engine’s year too.

Are Honda outboards made in China?

* 2~6 horsepower outboard engines are produced in China (Jialing-Honda Motor Co.,Ltd). All outboard engines discharge exhaust gas into the water. Since 2-stroke engines burn a mixture of gasoline and oil, this means that oil is discharged into the water.

How do I know what Honda engine I have?

The engine code for any Honda engine is engraved at the top of the engine block, just below the head gasket. The code is usually followed (on another line) by a 7 digits engine serial number.