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STANDARDIZING OUTBOARD DELIVERIES: EASING THE REPOWER DECISION Because the BF250 engine mounts on industry-standard 26? centers, re- powering twin BF250s is convenient. Having a 26? industry-standard en- gine mount is an advantage in several ways. In terms of repowering, older boats traditionally utilized the stan- dard 26? distance, making it an easy  t to repower with Honda engines that utilize the same standard. By ex- tension, having to modify a transom to accommodate a different distance is costly. Having ample room between the two outboards allows for easier ac- cess for maintenance, and this distance provides tighter turning capability. THE MODERN OUTBOARD : NOT JUST FOR FUN ANYMOREHonda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., markets a com- plete range of outboard marine engines. Its entire product line is powered exclu- sively by four-stroke engines designed for high fuel ef ciency, quiet operation and low emissions. With a full-throttle rpm range of 5,300-6,300, the Honda BF250 is a high-performance 3.6-leter engine that incorporates an all-new gear case and advancements from Honda?s automotive and marine outboard engine lines. Honda?s Steve Drenkard declined to discuss the next big move for Honda Marine, but in terms of its commercial sector plans, he said, ?We can?t discuss future product plans, but we can con-  rm we will continue to re ne our prod- ucts and develop new ones to meet the unique needs of the workboat operator.? If the B250 engine is any indication of what is to come next, then Honda?s role as a force in the workboat markets is anything but at full throttle. And, that?s because this engine manufac- turer, known best as a pleasure market product provider, has arrived on the commercial and military waterfronts. Indeed, it has been there all along. Type Four-Stroke 60° V-6Trim Range-4° to +16° Displacement3583 cc (219 cubic in)Tilt Range72°Bore & Stroke89 x 96 mm Gear Ratio2:00:1 (24/12) Full Throttle HP Range 5300 ? 6300 RPMGear Shift F-N-RHP Rating at Propshaft 250 hp @ 5800 rpmPr opellerup to 16? diameter Induction ScavengingSOHC VTEC®Overall Length920 mm / 36.22 in Valves Per Cylinder4Overall Width625 mm / 24.60 in Fuel DeliveryProgrammed Fuel InjectionRecommended Transom Height(s) (L) 508 mm / 20.0 inFuel86 Octane (X) 635 mm / 25.0 inIgnition SystemComputer Programmed (XX) 762 mm/ 30.0 inStarting SystemElectric LubricationWet SumpDry Weight (L) 272 kg / 600 lbsCooling SystemWater Cooled (X) 278 kg / 613 lbsAlternator90 Amps (XX) 282 kg / 622 lbsHonda B250 Engine SpeciÞ cationswww.marinelink.com MN 45MN May2013 Layout 32-49.indd 45MN May2013 Layout 32-49.indd 455/3/2013 12:57:53 PM5/3/2013 12:57:53 PM