Nothing is tougher on your gear than the
Kimberley’s
in
Western Australia. Just towing
our 6m plate boat there on the 500km long
Gibb River
Road to Kalumburu a testimonial in itself. The 150
HP Honda stood the test on the road and the 600 nm by sea along the
Kimberley
coast. The 150 HP’s economy and reliability is king. When traveling in these
remote locations the 15 hp we use on our 3.6 m car topper is perfect. We travel
long distances in harsh country, the river and creeks around the Walcott inlet
of the
Kimberley’s are so isolated
and dangerous that if you break down here it could cost you your life. It would
be safe to say that Rodo and my self can trust our lives with Honda.
Honda Unleashes Next Generation V6 Outboards
21 January, 2010 - Honda’s flagship outboard series – the
BF175/200/225 – has undergone a series of minor model changes which
will continue to push the boundaries in achieving the world’s highest
standard in outboard performance.
The latest generation
of large-displacement V6 four-stroke EFI outboards has been reworked
and refined to deliver more torque, even greater fuel efficiency,
incorporate NMEA 2000 compatibility (engine-to-electronics data
communication) and other advantages.
Honda Australia
marine manager Chris Schultz said the new BF175/200/225 ‘AK1’ was
driven by Honda’s desire to “continually achieve best-in-class
performance”.
“Never satisfied with maintaining the
status quo, Honda solicited honest opinions from BF175/200/225
customers all over the world as to how this flagship series could be
even further improved,” Mr Schultz said.
“Honda
engineers have reworked these engines to deliver satisfaction way
beyond consumer expectations, with holeshot performance that’s
equivalent to higher-rated horsepower outboards and fuel efficiency
that’s second to none.”
The incorporation of Honda’s
revolutionary Boosted Low Speed Torque (BLAST™) air/fuel ratio linked
ignition timing control technology delivers explosive hole shot
performance to get boats on the plane quicker than ever. Activated by
sudden throttle movement, BLAST makes available the greatest amount of
torque at the precise moment it’s required.
Reducing
fuel consumption by five per cent over the previous BF175/200/225 was
achieved by adopting a combination of an O2 feedback system and simple
lean burn system – a first in the outboard industry. Known as ECOmo
(Economy Controlled Motor), the system is activated when the engine is
in mid-range cruising rpm and the throttle is steady. Extensive testing
concludes the resultant fuel efficiency is equivalent to that of
Honda’s BF150 linear air-fuel (LAF) lean burn system.
Among
other notable changes, a new gearcase – with a dramatically more
hydrodynamic profile – reduces water resistance and improves
acceleration, and a new water intake screen provides better cooling for
maximum motor efficiency. A freshly-designed anti-cavitation plate also
reduces engine splash, while additional sacrificial anodes ensure
increased corrosion resistance for extended durability.
A number of other minor model changes have improved the rigging and maintenance of the engines at the dealer service level.
To locate your nearest Honda Marine dealer, call 1300 1 HONDA (1300 1 46632) or visit honda.com.au.
