The Honda BF225DUCRA represents Honda’s most specialized twin-engine mechanical steering solution, engineered for the deepest hull applications where traditional cable steering and balanced thrust are essential. This robust 225-horsepower outboard features Honda’s proven 3.6-liter 60° V6 engine with SOHC configuration and exclusive VTEC® technology paired with counter-rotation propeller design and an ultra-long 30″ shaft, delivering smooth, responsive power and perfectly balanced thrust for premium twin-engine installations on the deepest hulls. The mechanical steering system ensures seamless compatibility with existing control systems and repower applications without requiring expensive electronic upgrades.
Powered by Honda’s automotive-derived engineering excellence, this outboard features the exclusive BLAST™ system that enhances acceleration by aggressively advancing the ignition curve during throttle advancement, providing dramatically improved holeshot performance to get your vessel on plane faster. The VTEC® technology optimizes valve timing and lift to deliver a broader, flatter torque curve and superior fuel efficiency, offering 20% better fuel economy than competitors in its class. The counter-rotation configuration eliminates torque steer and provides perfectly balanced thrust when paired with a standard rotation engine, resulting in superior straight-line tracking and enhanced maneuverability even in challenging offshore conditions.
The ultra-long 30″ shaft design accommodates the deepest hull applications, including large offshore sportfishing boats, commercial vessels, and specialized deep-V hull designs where standard shaft lengths cannot provide adequate propeller submersion. This extended shaft length ensures optimal water flow to the propeller and maintains peak performance characteristics even with heavily loaded vessels or in rough sea conditions, while the counter-rotation design provides balanced thrust distribution across the transom.
By sharing many components with Honda’s Odyssey and Pilot automotive platforms, this outboard gains years of proven Honda engineering precision and reliability that marine professionals trust for demanding commercial and recreational applications. The robust 90-amp alternator with 60-amp charging capacity and AMP+® technology automatically adjusts engine speed to maintain optimal charging under high electrical loads, providing an additional 9 amps at idle when needed for accessories and sophisticated equipment packages.
Built with Honda’s comprehensive corrosion protection system, including doubled cylinder bank anodes with expected life up to 2000 hours and components cast from highly corrosion-tolerant alloys, this outboard is designed to withstand the harshest marine environments. The redesigned dual circuit air intake system helps remove dust and water while providing cleaner air for engine cooling. NMEA 2000® certification allows integration with marine electronics without expensive gateway devices, while the narrow 60° V6 design provides compact installation despite its impressive power output.
Advanced PGM-FI fuel injection delivers precise fuel metering for reliable starts, instant throttle response, and optimized fuel consumption across all operating conditions. Finished in classic Aquamarine Silver, the Honda BF225DUCRA delivers the perfect combination of proven mechanical reliability, twin-engine compatibility, ultra-deep shaft capability, and Honda’s legendary automotive-derived engineering for professional and recreational boaters operating specialized deep-hull vessels who demand traditional control systems with uncompromising performance and reliability.
