They are actually very nice and reliable kit.
I remember when they first came on the scene down-under………even Honda marine dealers had problems with these let alone just a service and repair "Boat Shop"…………they were totally different to anything an outboard tech was trained in/on or for . "MECHANICS NIGHTMARE" was the reputation that sadly prevailed.
As different type Honda product dealers never talked to each other it took a while for Outboard techs to get an understanding of the basic concept of "A Japanese water-cooled, OHC, inline twin, engine plonked on a leg".
When shown to a Honda motorcycle mechanic it was a case of "Same Stuff, Different Colour and has no chain". "What is that sharp rotating thing down there".
I have always wanted one with the Blue Decals……..an unmolested one will turn up one day as there were absolutely shed loads sent down here.
Have a lot of fun with it.
Cheers
BnC
PS: Just noticed that it has a "Prop Guard".
If this was used as a surf or beach rescue boat motor it should be checked for salt water ingress in all of the usual places including electrics. Motors used as such usually got themselves "Dumped" a few times aye.
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