Honda BF30D3SRT 30HP 15in Mechanical Outboard Motor

Description

Propel shallow draft skiffs with the Honda BF30 Remote Outboard Motor BF30D3SRT configuration built for aluminum runabouts, tender skiffs, and inflatables. Displacing 552 cc across three inline cylinders, this power plant produces 30 brake horsepower at 6000 RPM. Electric starting pairs with a 15-inch short shaft and remote control linkages for responsive small boat helm operation.

Cast from corrosion-resistant marine aluminum alloy, this three-cylinder block features a single overhead camshaft activating two valves per cylinder. Raw water cooling incorporates a calibrated thermostat and sacrificial zinc anodes. Fuel lines connect to a standard disconnect fitting, while electrical power flows from a 10-amp charging alternator. Dry engine weight measures 155 lbs, clamped over a 15-inch transom with a 1.7-quart engine oil sump.

Key Features of Honda BF30D3SRT

Small craft owners buy Honda BF30D3SRT outboard engine packages to gain remote console steering and smooth three-cylinder four-stroke fuel economy. The 552 cc platform generates strong low-rpm torque to move loaded hulls through coastal harbor chop with ease.

• Triple carburetor induction architecture with accelerator pump meters fuel charges to prevent hole-shot hesitation.
• Integrated electric power tilt system refines BF30D3SRT shallow water operation straight from the helm switch.
• Gear-driven rubber impeller raw pump circulates 9 gallons per minute through the powerhead cooling passages.
• Heavy rubber shear mounts absorb engine vibration before reaching remote steering consoles and aluminum transoms.
• Front-mounted engine oil drain plug allows clean lube swaps without dropping oil down the transom bracket.
• Through-propeller underwater exhaust hub lowers operating noise during slow harbor cruising runs.
• Integrated 10-amp alternator supplies 12-volt battery charging current for running lights and depth finders.

Torque Dynamics Marine Thermal Thresholds

Producing 28 lb-ft torque at 4,500 RPM, this three-cylinder four-stroke outboard moves utility skiffs and small runabouts onto plane in seconds. Operating coolant temperatures stay regulated between 140°F and 160°F under continuous cruising throttle settings. Thermostat-controlled water cooling ensures uniform cylinder block temperatures, preventing fuel dilution in crankcase lube oil. Sea water heat rejection totals 2,100 BTU per minute at full rating. Cruising fuel consumption records at 0.380 lb per horsepower-hour, maximizing operating range on standard 6-gallon portable fuel tanks between refills.

Transom Stringer Rigging Installation Clearance

Clamping over standard skiff transom stringer knees requires a minimum 2.0-inch clearance from the clamp screw pad. Exhaust discharges through the propeller hub meeting ABYC P-1 standards, with idle relief ports clearing dynamic waterline by 5 inches. Rubber motor isolation mounts dampen vibration while holding transom clamping alignment on 15-inch transoms.

Shift Routine Scheduled Maintenance Protocol

Mechanical remote control cables provide crisp throttle and shift engagement when maneuvering around mooring buoys and shallow docks in gusty crosswinds. This three-cylinder marine outboard is not engineered for non-stop continuous barge towing, untreated sand slurry dredging, or uncooled dry exhaust operation without raw sea water cooling.

• Inspect water pump telltale stream and check lower gearcase oil level each shift.
• Drain carburetor float bowls and examine engine oil dipstick levels every 50 hours.
• Replace engine fuel filters and inspect external gearcase sacrificial zinc anodes every 250 hours.

Factory Crate Shipment Warranty Manifest

Honda covers this portable outboard with a True 5-Year non-declining recreational or 1-Year commercial factory limited warranty. The heavy cardboard export crate contains the complete outboard motor, an aluminum propeller, a 6.6-gallon portable fuel tank with hose, an owner manual, and an official factory technical service guide.