Honda upgrades larger outboards

Honda Marine launched upgraded 150hp-250hp in-line four cylinder and V6 outboards at the Southampton Boat Show in September. These models include a number of improvements and features unique to Honda, including Boosted Low Speed Torque (BLAST) that advances the ignition curve for dramatically improved acceleration onto the plane, plus Variable Valve Timing & Electronic Control (VTEC) to provide smoother power delivery and improve fuel efficiency.

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They join other four-cylinder models, ranging upwards from the BF115, suitable for small planing motor boats, that already benefit from these changes. From a practical perspective,