Honda BF8DK3LHC Outboard Motor

The Honda BF8DK3LHC Outboard Motor is an 8-horsepower, 4-stroke engine designed for small to medium-sized boats. It offers quiet, smooth operation and excellent fuel efficiency, making it ideal for recreational boating, dinghies, or as an auxiliary motor for larger vessels. With an electric start for convenience and a lightweight design for easy portability, it provides reliable performance with minimal maintenance. The eco-friendly, 4-stroke engine ensures low emissions and quiet operation on the water.

Key Specifications:

• Horsepower: 8 HP
• Engine Type: 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder
• Displacement: 222 cc
• Starting System: Electric Start
• Weight: Approximately 60 lbs (27.2 kg)
• Dimensions (L x W x H): Around 19.7 x 15.7 x 38.2 inches (500 x 400 x 970 mm)

Performance and Efficiency

• Honda Four-Stroke Engine Design: The BF8DK3LHC L-Type utilizes a twin cylinder, in-line, OHC design powerhead. World-renowned Honda quality combines proven reliability, quiet operation, low emissions and superior fuel efficiency, with no gas-oil mixing.
• Complete Engine-Management System: Electronically controlled monitoring system protects the engine components from over-revving, low engine-oil pressure and overheating.
• Pendulum-Motion Vibration Dampening: An exclusive Honda feature, the pendulum-motion mounting system for the powerhead helps absorb the vibration, including longitudinal vibration, which was difficult to reduce successfully by conventional rubber mounts. The pendulum mount does this without the use of a heavy balancer shaft, which also significantly reduces overall weight.
• Increased Reverse Thrust: When reversing, the exhaust gases are diverted through additional exhaust relief ports above the cavitation plate, allowing the propeller to back up into clean, bubble-free water, thereby increasing reverse thrust.

Reliability and Durability

• Regulated Charging System: A high-quality regulator/rectifier is standard on all models to prevent overcharging the battery.
• Fresh Water Flushport: Allows easy hook-up to fresh water supply to flush debris and salt water out of the engine, extending the life of the outboard (optional Flush Kit required).
• Shallow-Water Drive: Allows you to run in shallow water with the engine raised to reduce the risk of damage to the lower gearcase.
• Ultra Low 3-Star CARB Emissions: Environmentally conscious technology. All Honda Marine engines exceed the highest CARB 3-Star rating to meet the rigorous California Air Resource Board’s standards.
• Three-Year Warranty: The best outboards are backed by the best warranty, 3 years parts and labour.

Convenience and Ease of Use

• Lightweight, Rounded Design: Easy to transport, at only 98 lbs. (44.5 kg), it’s ideal for 10-12 ft. fishing boats, inflatables or for auxiliary sail and trolling power. Also, the BF8DK3LHC’s rounded ergonomics won’t catch fishing lines as easily.
• Easy-Pull Starting: The programmed-ignition system sets the ignition system during start-up to reduce the effort required to pull start the engine. Also, PGM-IG ignition provides reliable starts and optimum ignition timing, enhancing ruing performance and fuel economy across the entire speed range.
• Forward-Mounted Shift Lever: Allows more control and comfort in shifting.
• Quick-Twist Throttle Friction Adjuster: A simple twist of the throttle friction collar located right at the throttle grip allows you to adjust the throttle tension up or down, minimizing driver fatigue.
• Front-Mounted Steering-Friction Adjuster: A new quick-adjust lever design located just above the transom bracket allows for precise adjustments at your fingertips.
• Integrated Carrying Handle: A convenient, foldaway carry handle is situated at the exact horizontal balance point of the engine so that the engine carries more easily in a level position.
• Long Tiller Handle: The BF8DK3SHC tiller model uses a long tiller handle for increased control and reduced steering effort. The tiller handle is also made of a new lightweight composite for increased strength and weight reduction.
• Standard Fuel Tank, Hose and Propeller: A 12-litre fuel tank, fuel hose and aluminum propeller are included as standard equipment.

Engine

• Type: 4-Stroke SOHC; 2 Cylinders / 4 Valves
• Displacement: 13.5 cubic in. (222 cc)
• Bore & Stroke: 2.28 x 1.65 in. (58 mm x 42 mm)
• Full Throttle RPM Range: 4,500-5,500 RPM
• Propshaft Rated Horsepower: 8 HP @ 5,000 RPM
• Cooling System: Water Cooled
• Fuel Delivery: 1 Carburetor
• Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Gas. (Min. Pump Octane 86)
• Ignition System: PGM-IG
• Starting System: Recoil
• Exhaust: Under Water, above propeller
• Lubrication: Forced Lubrication (Trochoid pump)
• Recommended Oil: SAE 10W30 API service classification SJ or later
• Oil Capacity: 1.14 Imp. qt (1.30 L) with oil filter repl.
• Trim Range: 5-Stage 4 deg.-8 deg.-12 deg.-16 deg.- 20 deg.
• Tilt Range: 71 deg.