Key Features

• Four-Stroke Engine Design: World-renowned Honda quality, proven reliability with no oil mixing.
• Over-Rev Protection: Standard rev-limiter protects the engine from severe damage caused by over-revving.
• Over-Rev and Overheat Warning Systems: Standard over-rev and overheat warning systems offer peace of mind and protect your investment.
• 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 the engine to run in a tilted position at low-throttle settings – greatly reducing the risk of engine damage while navigating in shallow water.
• Sacrificial Anodes: The BF30 has 1 internal and 2 external sacrificial anodes to protect metal components from corrosion.
• 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 in the industry are backed by the best warranty in the business, 3 years parts and labour.
• Emergency Stop Switch/Safety Lanyard: The boat operator clips the lanyard to his or her wrist, which will activate the safety stop switch if the operator leaves the helm.
• Regulated, High-Output Charging System: A 10-amp charging system is standard on the electric-start model. Each system is equipped with a solid-state regulator/rectifier for easy hook-up.
• Standard Fuel Tank, Hose and Propeller: A 25-litre fuel tank, fuel hose and aluminum propeller are included as standard equipment.

Engine

• Type: 4-Stroke SOHC; 3 Cylinders, 6 Valves
• Displacement: 33.7 cubic in. / 552 cc
• Bore & Stroke: 2.40 x 2.48 in. (61 mm x 63 mm)
• Full Throttle RPM Range: 5,000-6,000 RPM
• Propshaft Rated Horsepower: 30 HP @ 6,000 RPM
• Cooling System: Water Cooled
• Fuel Delivery: 3 Carburetors
• Recommended Fuel: Unleaded Gas. (Min. Pump Octane 86)
• Ignition System: Capacitor Discharge; Digital CDI
• Starting System: Electric
• Exhaust: Through Prop Hub
• Lubrication: Forced Lubrication
• Recommended Oil: SAE 5W30 API service classification SJ or later
• Oil Capacity: 1.80 Imp. qt (1.70 L) with oil filter repl.
• Trim Range: -4° to +12°
• Tilt Range: -4° to 64°

Drive

• Gear Ratio: 2.08:1
• Gear Shift: F-N-R

Equipment

• Alternator: 10 amp / 126 watts
• Gas Assisted Tilt: Standard
• Oil Pressure Alert: Standard
• Over Rev-Limiter: Standard
• Temperature Alert: Standard

Dimensions

• Overall Width: 14.8 in. / 375 mm
• Transom Height: 17.0 in / 431 mm

Propeller

• Propeller Type: 3-blade (Aluminum)
• Propeller Diameter x Pitch: 9-1/4 x 12 in. / 235 mm x 305 mm

Dry Weight

• SHGC-Type: 180 lb. / 81.5 kg

Warranty

• Standard Warranty: As a testament to their quality and reliability, all Honda marine engines come with a warranty of 36 months for non-commercial use and 12 months for commercial use.
• Honda Plus Extended Warranty: Honda Plus extended warranty is now available for your marine engine. You can prolong your worry-free pleasure on specified parts and components even further. For more details, please view the Warranty section.