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Honda Marine enters OEM agreement with Eastern Boats

Honda Marine has inked a new OEM supply agreement with Eastern Boats. Eastern, a 37-year-old New England boat builder based in Milton, New Hampshire. Honda Marine will be supplying Eastern’s full line of outboard-powered boats, including Seaway lines, with motors ranging from the Honda BF50 through the Honda BF250. In addition, the company’s Rosborough and Pilot models will be exclusively ...

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Honda Marine debuts redesigned V6 outboards

Honda Marine entered the 2018 boating season with a redesign of its flagship outboard motors, the BF200, BF225 and BF250. Targeting the heart of the boating market, the refreshed Honda BF200, BF225 and BF250 models mark the newest evolution in the company’s product line, integrating innovative design, a sleek new style, enhanced reliability, streamlined maintenance, and an expanded number of ...

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New year sees Honda Marine building on a successful 2017

Honda Marine caught the wave of success in 2017, establishing a solid foundation to continue growing its business in 2018. In 2017, Honda Marine delivered 12 consecutive month-over-month sales increases; its third consecutive year of year-over-year sales growth; introduced 15 new or refreshed products in the last 24 months; agreed to a new in-store and internet sales retail partnership with ...

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Honda Marine announces OEM agreement with Crevalle Boats

Honda Marine has announced a new OEM supply agreement with Wildwood, Fla.-based Crevalle Boats to supply BF250 outboards to power the 2018 Crevalle 24 Bay and 24 Bay with full second station. Both models are now available at Crevalle dealers. The Honda Marine BF250 incorporates a number of technological innovations that contribute to the engine’s high fuel efficiency. The 3.6 liter ...

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Honda Marine unveils three mid-sized outboards

Honda Marine has unveiled three new mid-sized outboards. The BF75, BF90 and BF100 have new rigging components, new digital multi-function displays, new tiller handles with large shift levers, power tilt and trim, and trolling control. “With the refreshed Honda BF75, BF90 and BF100 outboard motors, Honda Marine’s lineup of mid-size motors has a modern and distinct style,” said Will Walton, Assistant ...

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Boat, marine industry unites in spearheading Hurricane Harvey support effort

Boatbuilders, engine manufacturers, marinas and dealers were united in rescue and support efforts the week following Hurricane Harvey. In a four-day period, many areas received more than 40 inches of rain as a historic storm system meandered over eastern Texas and adjacent waters, causing catastrophic flooding. The industry’s response to the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United ...

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Honda Marine debuts outboard jet models

Honda announced it has launched the jet-driven Honda 40 Jet, 65 Jet and 105 Jet Honda Marine outboard motors. The new lineup of jet-propelled marine motors pairs Honda powerheads with jet drives. All three models offer the same operation as the Honda BF Series of propeller-driven models, with the added benefits of a jet-propulsion system. “The launch of the new Honda 40 ...

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Outboard engine sales continue to surge on the strength of constant innovation

The growth in recreational boating over the past several years has been achieved in large part due to corresponding advances in outboard power. It’s impossible to walk through any consumer boat show these days and not be struck by the overwhelming prevalence of outboard engines. From lightweight portables to behemoth V8s, outboard engines continue to dominate sales figures not just ...

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Honda Marine introduces concept engine at MIBS

Honda Marine introduced a bold concept engine at the Miami International Boat Show. With inspiration from across Honda’s lineup – including automotive, marine and aeronautical – the design concept engine is a blue sky vision for what future marine engines could look like. “The Honda Marine Design Concept Engine is a clear indicator that Honda is committed to the Marine ...

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Honda emphasizing culture, brand as keys to growth

I headed down south earlier this week to spend some time at the Honda Marine media event. Honda hosted a group of boating journalists ahead of its dealer meeting on Lake Lanier, north of Atlanta. The company introduced three new models, which I wrote about earlier. Beyond the products, though, what caught my attention was the attention the company continues ...

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