2017 Honda 2.3 HP BF2.3DHLCH Outboard Motor

The 2017 edition of the BF2.3DHLCH carries the identical 20-inch long shaft and 2.3 hp rating Honda still sells, built around a forced-air-cooled, single-cylinder, 57.2cc four-stroke with tiller steering and manual controls throughout. The carbureted engine redlines near 6000 rpm, with full throttle opening around 5000, and this China-built unit is new, rated for saltwater, and backed by Honda's 5-year warranty. Why the shaft length matters This 20-inch shaft is meant for a transom too deep for Honda's 15-inch DHSCH edition of the same engine; getting the length wrong leaves the propeller riding at the wrong depth once you're underway. A 2.42:1 gear ratio turns a small 3-blade polypropylene propeller sized for this motor's output, driven through a centrifugal clutch rather than a direct connection to the crankshaft. What ownership looks like Forced-air cooling removes the usual raw-water pump maintenance of a bigger engine, trading some top-end performance for a motor that's simpler to store and less fussy about running dry briefly on a trailer. Transistor ignition makes pull-starting easy each season, provided the fuel stays fresh and the oil mix stays correct at every fill, particularly after a winter in storage. Common questions Is a battery needed? No, it starts on a pull cord. What ships in the box? Propeller, manual, tool kit, 5-year coverage. Specifications MODEL BF2.3DHLCH MODEL YEAR 2017 SKU BF2.3DHLCH-17 WEIGHT 31.0000 MANUFACTURER Honda COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE China HORSEPOWER 2.3hp SHAFT LENGTH 20″ (Long) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 1 DISPLACEMENT 57.2 cc (3.49 cubic in) BORE AND STROKE 45 x 36 mm (1.8 x 1.4 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM Transitorized Pointless INDUCTION SCAVENGING OHV VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (86 octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE .29 US gal (1.1L) OIL TYPE FC-W 10W-30 OIL CAPACITY Please inquire. LUBRICATION Oil Slinger System ALTERNATOR N/A COOLING SYSTEM Forced Air SALTWATER RATED YES GEAR RATIO 2.42:1 GEAR SHIFT 360 Degree Pivot PROPELLER 7-1/4″ Dia. x 4-3/4″ Pitch 3-Blade Polypropylene INTERNAL BATTERY No