2019 Honda 20 HP BF20D3SHT Outboard Motor

The 2019 BF20D3SHT takes the short-shaft side of Honda's 20 hp line and adds electric start plus power tilt, part of a family Honda builds to be among the lightest in its class even though the smallest members start around 104 pounds, well under this unit's heavier, more-equipped build. PGM ignition, water cooling, and carbureted delivery from a 3.2-gallon tank carry over, with a rev range opening past 5000 and running to 6000, now supported by a 12-amp alternator. What the added gear changes Power tilt moves the motor's angle from a switch instead of a hand lever, and electric start brings push-button starting, both layered onto the same tiller steering used on the manual version of this engine. Drive still runs to a four-blade aluminum propeller through forward, neutral, and reverse. Features built into this engine Honda rates it at 3-star CARB emissions, includes an onboard engine alert system, and uses three-stage carburetion for better fuel economy, with wet-sump lubrication and FC-W 10W-30 oil. Fifteen inches remains the short-shaft choice here, well suited to a shallower transom than the long-shaft 20-inch build in this family needs. Common questions Is it saltwater rated? Yes. What gear ratio does it run? 2.08:1. Does it run on regular gasoline? It takes 86-octane unleaded fuel. Specifications MODEL BF20D3SHT MODEL YEAR 2019 SKU BF20D3SHT-19 WEIGHT 130.0 lb MANUFACTURER Honda COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 20hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Electric TRIM & TILT Power Tilt FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 350 cc (21.5 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 59 mm x 64 mm (2.3 x 2.5 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM PGM-IG INDUCTION SCAVENGING SOHC VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (86 octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3.2 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line OIL TYPE FC-W 10W-30 OIL CAPACITY Please Inquire. LUBRICATION Wet Sump ALTERNATOR 12-Amp (151 watt) COOLING SYSTEM Water Cooled SALTWATER RATED Yes GEAR RATIO 2.08:1 GEAR SHIFT Forward, Neutral, Reverse PROPELLER 9¼ x 10 in 4-Blade Aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No