Honda 225 4 strokes

[badfish88]

Originally Posted by Irish Jigger

I see them on some of the Coast Guard vessels and am curious!

Thanks in advance!!

yes, we have 4 of em here for the most part, there quiet, and have never left us stranded, our boat will tow 50 displacemnt tons with twins, but they are re-propped with a 4 blade from mercury. I would find out what year they are, as in (i think 04 or 05) the shift shaft changed from hollow to solid. We were bending to many of them. If its a salt water motor, make sure all the internal zincs get changed, there are 2 in each exhaust manifold. and keep clean fuel in them. out boat is almost 8k lbs and there decent on fuel. pm me if u need more info, i can give you any thing from internal specs to honda part numbers.

[Irish Jigger]

Very much appreciated Bad thank you!!

[Capt. Lou]

I docked near a guy that had a pair on a 26' CC, he always praised the motors.

[Gerry Zagorski]

Very reliable engines. Only digs I've ever heard is they are usually heavier then most other 4 strokes with the same horse ratings and with limited distribution/dealers parts and service can be an issue. But hey, if you have fewer problems, you won't need parts or service.

I think the reason you don't see them on more boats is because Honda unlike other engine manufacturers, has not bought boat companies so they are forced to put their engines on them.

Having said all this and if the engines check out on a survey, I would not hesitate to buy them. They have a great reputation and as a result the resale should be better then the same boat with a lesser brand of engines.