Honda ob owners

  • stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    February 28, 2012 at 10:59 pm #1276037

    Have found a decent deal on a Lund Explorer 1725 with a 90 Honda.Was looking at Alumacraft Competitor w/Yammaha but bow storage on lund wins hands down.From center rod locker-console area back they used the same playbook.Had my heart set on Yammaha motor but rigging will add money that could be spent on better electronics.Have never heard a bad word about Honda motors.Like to hear from some Honda owners and their thoughts.Bad part I bought a new T-8 a couple years ago to put on new boat when I decided what to buy thinking it would have a Yammmie on it.Also,anyone have experiance with vinyl flooring and dog toenails?

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    February 28, 2012 at 11:08 pm #1044262

    The honda is a heavier motor but you can get a ton of hours out of them. I wouldn’t shy away from one.

    riverrookie
    Kasson, MN
    Posts: 228
    February 28, 2012 at 11:11 pm #1044266

    I ran a 135 Honda on my last boat. Rock solid motor, not a single problem. Also had a vinyl flooring, loved it. Wish I had it on my current boat instead of carpet.

    to_setter
    Stone Lake, WI
    Posts: 591
    February 28, 2012 at 11:17 pm #1044270

    I’ve got a Honda 90 on a Lund 1675 Explorer and I LOVE it. The motor has been absolutely flawless and is VERY easy on gas.

    timmy
    Posts: 1960
    February 28, 2012 at 11:30 pm #1044272

    I have a 2001 130 honda that has a fair bit of hours on it. Big and heavy – but so far it has ran like a top. I would DEFINATELY buy another.

    I happen to have a Yammy T8 kicker next to it……and they look just fine together…

    heavychevy
    prole, iowa (close to martinsdale)
    Posts: 190
    February 28, 2012 at 11:39 pm #1044273

    I don’t own a boat yet, so correct me if I’m wrong, but wouldn’t vinel be slippery when it got wet? I’ve been looking for a cheap river boat. I usualy fish alone so want something small enough I can pull of the truck or trailer and put it in the water.

    ironheadr5
    Northeast, Iowa
    Posts: 373
    February 29, 2012 at 12:19 am #1044289

    Vinyl might be the wrong word, it is more like rubber.I had it in my previous boat and it was not slippery at all even when wet.

    kwp
    Eden Prairie
    Posts: 857
    February 29, 2012 at 12:28 am #1044294

    Quote:

    I don’t own a boat yet, so correct me if I’m wrong, but wouldn’t vinel be slippery when it got wet? I’ve been looking for a cheap river boat. I usualy fish alone so want something small enough I can pull of the truck or trailer and put it in the water.

    I have a Lund Alaskan and the bottom of my boat will get slippery only if it gets below freezing…I think my floor is vinyl.

    I had this happen last Fall in pool 2. The water came from the lifting the anchor in and out of my boat.

    riverwrat
    Hastings/ Northfeild,MN
    Posts: 179
    February 29, 2012 at 12:38 am #1044302

    I own a 98 Honda 50 hp on the back of my mod v jonboat and boy i tell you hands down they are BULLET PROOF i run mine all year from duck hunting running over log jambs blowing over sand bars fishing to chewing through lillys ect an has never left me stranded cant imagine any other 4 stroke YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!

    stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    February 29, 2012 at 1:32 am #1044320

    I asked about upgrading to a 115.But thats the same power head as the 150.Much heavier.Salesman said added weight would offset a lot of added HP.The 90 is a lot lighter motor.

    mfreeman451
    Posts: 543
    February 29, 2012 at 11:51 am #1044401

    Loved my Honda BF40, would love to have another one..the 4 strokes are very quiet.

    midnight
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 236
    February 29, 2012 at 12:42 pm #1044431

    Had a 1999 50 hp Honda 4-stoke on my last boat, the main reason I did not want to get rid of the rig is the motor was so good, I would not hesitate to get another one. The 50 hp was very easy on gas, I spent 3 days fishing/camping on Rainy Lake and did not go through my 6 gallon tank.

    sliderfishn
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 5432
    March 1, 2012 at 2:30 am #1044774

    I run a ’03 Honda 50, I love it. Great gas usage, quite, runs like a top even though it needs me to clean the carbs.

    Ron

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