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 Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/17/18 01:09 PM
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Alpokeene
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Reliability is not a question. Anyone who has owed anything made by Honda, Fourwheelers, Lawn Mowers, Cars, ect. knows this. Of course there is always an exception to the rule. I just have not heard any performance numbers. A Basscat puma with a 250 Merc, will run upper 70's. Will that same boat run 70 with a Honda, or are we talking mid 60's?
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/17/18 01:26 PM
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texasAUtiger
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Slightly off topic, but I have a 1999 Honda 40 hp four stroke on my 17 g3 and she purrs like a kitten. Fires on first turn every time and i fish her 100 times/yr. No issues whatsoever.
Ranger z21
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/17/18 01:50 PM
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Costa Plente
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I have a 521 Ranger with a Honda 225 and can run 60-61 mph by the GPS if I want to, but I have only ran that to see what it would and could do when I first bought it. I usually run some where around 50 and always know that I will get there safely with no motor problems.
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/17/18 02:37 PM
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SC-001
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Not the fastest outboard out there but super super reliable, they just don't have problems.
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/18/18 04:13 AM
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dk2429
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Not fast, but they will outlast all the other motors... There's a reason our own Coast Guard runs Honda's on all their boats.. Also see a few pilot boats down here in Galveston powered by 2-3 Honda's!
Majek 22 Extreme/225 Optimax Pro XS hauled by a 2500HD Duramax
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/18/18 04:43 AM
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Beast From The East
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I bought a new Honda 250 last year to repower my 206 champion. I couldnt be happier with it. Its very quiet, the gas mileage is crazy good, and you change the oil once a year. I did my research before buying and I came across a few original 250 powerheads that had over 9000 hours on them. As far numbers, its 2 mph slower than the 250 hpdi that was on it. 
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/18/18 05:16 AM
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Champion 221 Elite
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Nice Looking CHAMPION 206! 
Just Fishing For Fun!
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/18/18 02:20 PM
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Fish AKA Jerry
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I Ontario there is a big outfit that runs several lodges. All their boats, probably 50 or more, have Honda 40 HP motors. When I asked why Honda they said they are the most dependable out there and they are easy to work on. They are the most quiet motor I have ever seen. I was really surprised at how easy a 40 hp was to pull start. Could not believe it.
FREYED KNOT
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Beast From The East]
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01/18/18 09:04 PM
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RedEar12
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I bought a new Honda 250 last year to repower my 206 champion. I couldnt be happier with it. Its very quiet, the gas mileage is crazy good, and you change the oil once a year. I did my research before buying and I came across a few original 250 powerheads that had over 9000 hours on them. As far numbers, its 2 mph slower than the 250 hpdi that was on it. This boat has a great hole shot too.
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: RedEar12]
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01/18/18 09:29 PM
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Alpokeene
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That is a sweet looking rig!
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/18/18 10:30 PM
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Beast From The East
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Yes, it sips gas and the low end torque is incredible. I damn near put in my tail gate the first time I loaded it on the trailer.
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: senko9S]
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01/19/18 12:14 AM
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Beast From The East
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Nice Looking CHAMPION 206! Thanks to both of you.
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Fish AKA Jerry]
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01/19/18 01:13 AM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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I Ontario there is a big outfit that runs several lodges. All their boats, probably 50 or more, have Honda 40 HP motors. When I asked why Honda they said they are the most dependable out there and they are easy to work on. They are the most quiet motor I have ever seen. I was really surprised at how easy a 40 hp was to pull start. Could not believe it. I call BS on any technician that claimed they are easy to work on!! I promise a coastal tech will use 3 times the curse word than a Yamaha or merc. Lol.
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Re: Honda 250 ?
[Re: Alpokeene]
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01/19/18 01:15 AM
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Andrew Y'Barbo
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Reliability is not a question. Anyone who has owed anything made by Honda, Fourwheelers, Lawn Mowers, Cars, ect. knows this. Of course there is always an exception to the rule. I just have not heard any performance numbers. A Basscat puma with a 250 Merc, will run upper 70's. Will that same boat run 70 with a Honda, or are we talking mid 60's? Empty, I've seen a cougar powered by a merc touch 80-81. With a Honda 70mph. Big difference on a performance boat, but it might not be as bad on a heavy boat.
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