Honda 2.3hp 4-Stroke Outboard Engine with Short Shaft
2.3hp Outboard Engines
The Honda BF2.3 is extremely light, making it easily transportable and ideal for small boats, and dinghies. Quite simply, it’s the engine that anyone can use. Using the simple throttle grip, you can precisely adjust speed, giving you an accurate...
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The Honda BF2.3 is extremely light, making it easily transportable and ideal for small boats, and dinghies.
Quite simply, it’s the engine that anyone can use. Using the simple throttle grip, you can precisely adjust speed, giving you an accurate piloting touch with one-handed control. With a choice of long or short shafts the BF2.3 is a versatile outboard engine.
This variant is the Short Shaft Model, Recoil Start, Tiller Handle, F-N Gears, Twist Throttle, 360° Pivot.
The BF2.3 runs on standard unleaded fuel from a 1 litre integral fuel tank which will run the engine for up to 55 minutes at full throttle.
All Honda Engines come with a 6 Year Warranty.
Storage feet: Lean the unit on its side, without damaging the finish.
Twist & Go controls: Automatic centrifugal clutch for ‘twist & go power’ and smooth operation. Both the throttle grip and gear clutch are controlled from the tiller handle.
Safe operation: Wrist-fitting emergency engine kill-switch for peace of mind.
Light and compact: The lightest in class, with an integral carry handle on the back of the engine for easy transportation and set-up.
Low noise design: Intake silencer for quiet operation.
4-Front corrosion protection: 4-stage coating process including anodising, paint and clear resin overcoat to protect against harsh ultraviolet rays and prolonged saltwater exposure.
Honda 4-stroke engine: 2.3hp:air-cooled, 4-stroke OHC engine is as light as a 2-stroke, yet is smoother, quieter, with better fuel economy and lower emissions.
360º rotation: Full engine rotation for great manoeuvrability in tight spaces.
Neutral gear point: Easily stop or slow the boat without having to kill the engine.
Spares included: Spare propeller split-pins and shear pin kit included.
Optional shaft lengths: Available in either long or short shaft, dependent on model.
Technical Specification
Feature | Detail |
Type | 4-Stroke OHV - 1 cylinder |
Displacement (cm3) | 57 |
Bore x stroke (mm) | 45 X 36 |
Rated power hp (kw) | 2.3 (1.7) @ 5500 rpm |
Cooling System | Forced Air Cooled |
Carburation | 1 carburettor |
Ignition System | Transistorised |
Gear Ratio | 2.42 |
Gear shift | F-N and 360 pivot |
Alternator | - |
Propeller size (inch) | 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 |
Propeller: number of blades | 3 |
Oil pressure Alert | Window Oil Indicator |
Emergency Stop Switch | Yes |
Direction | Tiller handle |
Starting system | Recoil starter |
Shaft Length | Short |
Engine Tilt | Manual |
Engine Trim | Manual 4 stages |
Overall Length (mm) | 410 |
Overall Width (mm) | 280 |
Overall Height (mm) | 945 |
Transom Height (mm) | 418 |
Dry Weight (kg) | 13.5 |
Two Year Commercial Warranty | Standard feature |
6 Year Domestic Warranty | Standard feature |
Established in 1989, the Perry family have been providing exceptional customer service and expertise in the marine industry for thirty years.
Originally based in Lyme Regis, Rob Perry Marine now operates from a larger site at Raymonds Hill, on the A35 just outside Axminster, offering the full range of marine sales and services:
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