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• Opinions: Honda 2 hp outboard.
  • I've had mine since '99.
    • Thanks Al. Were they 4 strokes in 99?
      • Yes. Upper case configuration is a bit different.
  • Long lasting and reliable, but...
    • The guy at Honda said his 2 was quieter than the similar weight Suzuki 2.5 water cooled. Is he full of it?
      • I have no idea
      • Have Honda 2 hp and Suzuki 2.5 hp.
      • I went with the Suzuki 2.5 after extensive trials with both engines...
      • yes
  • I'd sell you mine but
    • Honda 2 hp engine is LOUD!
      • They sound just like a lawnmower.
  • there was just a discussion about that in the Google Group for Tinker owners
    • New Honda video
      • Old Honda video
        • Yamaha 2.5 video
          • Suzuki video
            • I bought a ....
              • I love Yamaha, but their 2.5 is 39 lbs and the Honda is 27, the Suz 29lbs. 40 lbs is getting two hands heavy
                • Let me add.
                  • Yamaha....
                    • Hi Bruce, are you coming to Maine this year?
                      • Bermuda
                    • 2hp 2 stroke
  • I have been very happy with my Torqeedo 1003...
    • Torqeedo...
      • I went electric because of gas troubles...
        • I didn't think you motored that much in a whole year!
          • I have a powerboat too..
            • I am aware of that.
        • Torqeedo security
          • The second drawback is Torqueedo range anxiety I think.
            • Tom, that's easily remedied by carrying a Honda generator along with you
              • Good idea Ron! And a gas leaf blower if winds are light.
              • 
            • Range anxiety isn't an issue...
              • Range Anxiety is THE issue with battery powered vehicles Todd. Each person has different range needs.
                • How about solar panels for the floors?
                  • They sell a solar panel charger kit
                    • Thhe torqeedo solar charger is very expensive...
                      • Of course, the Torqeedo motor isn't for everyone...
                        • Good argument for Idiot Sticks
                • Range may be an issie for some, but as I explained, anxiety over the range isn't...
        • We now have two stations within 20 miles with ethanol free premium for boats.
          • I haven't seen any ethanol free gas here...
          • General avaition
            • Not mixing is a curiosity for sure.
      • What about the propane o/b Defender has?
        • Shipping across the border would make it cost prohibited, I actually located a few local lightly used Suz and Hondas
          • Suz sounds (no pun...) like a good deal.
            • Don't be in a big hurry to write off your 95 Evinrude, Dave
              • We once had a Johnson from the 80s; great engine.
                • The newest outboard that I own is the 89 Mercury on the skiff.
        • can it be used as a BBQ?
          • The drippings would look even worse than bird droppings!
  • Designing products for the outdoors, Honda ever heard of peace and tranquility?
    • Clearly not. Take their generators, please!
  • The two year old used Honda is sold... and not to me. By the looks of it just as well.