NEW HONDA BF 225 TOO HEAVY?

[gss036]

Re: NEW HONDA BF 225 TOO HEAVY?

Mike, happy to hear you are enjoying your engines. One word of caution, if the 15 Hp Honda is moving around a little on you in rough water, use a heavy bungee cord to hold it forward under pressure when you are up and running. I and 3-4 friends who run the Hondas have broke the tilt mechanisms and they are a bear to fix, not to mention 60-70 $ for parts.<br />I have electric start on mine so don't notice the hard start in cold weather, but I do use the manual choke. I also use a Trol-eze electric/hydralic cylinder system for steering. It is made by Goetz Engineering.

 

[cggcpa1]

Re: NEW HONDA BF 225 TOO HEAVY?

Thanks for the updates Mike.. I am getting closer and closer to pulling the trigger on a BF225 myself. Early spring I think. From what I have read and the research conducted, it will be a good decision.

 

[MIKENVAHBEACH]

Re: NEW HONDA BF 225 TOO HEAVY?

Gary(gss036),<br />Where can I find information about this Trol-eze electric/hydralic cylinder system. It is made by Goetz Engineering? Who sells it?<br />Thanks<br />Mike

 

[gss036]

Re: NEW HONDA BF 225 TOO HEAVY?

Mike, don't know if they have a web site or not. Below is the address:<br /> Goetz Engineering Inc.<br /> 4907 Industrial Avenue East<br /> Coeur d'Alene ID 83815-8940<br /> 208-664-6438 fax 208-664-8130<br /> EGGERS BEARING & SUPPLY<br /> ** The Go-Kart Shop ** same address<br /><br />I have good service from them. I have been using my unit since 1989 and had one rebuild of electric motor as I give it a lot of hours of usage while trolling for Salmon.

 

[cggcpa1]

Re: NEW HONDA BF 225 TOO HEAVY?

hey mike.. any updates on your honda engines? I have mine being rigged at the dealer as I post ..BF225.. we all would appreciate an update on your experience...