HONDA 15 HP BF15D3LRT OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

Fifteen horsepower motors are usually tillers. That is fine for a lot of people, but if your small boat has a console and a steering wheel, you need something different. The Honda BF15D3LRT for sale on this page is Honda’s 15 HP four stroke set up for remote control, with a 20 inch shaft and power tilt. It is new in the crate and we ship it to buyers anywhere in the world.

Below you will find what each letter of the model code means, the full specifications, how the motor runs, which boats it suits, ownership costs, rigging tips and how ordering works. Price and cart are at the top of the page.

The Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale in Brief

The Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is a 15 HP, 350 cc, two cylinder, four valve four stroke outboard. It has a single three stage carburettor, electric start, a 12 amp alternator, a 20 inch shaft, remote steering and power tilt. It is a compact, light motor for small console boats, rated at 15 HP at 5,000 RPM.

What the Model Code Means

• BF: Honda four stroke.
• 15: 15 horsepower.
• D3: series and type.
• L: long shaft, 20 inches.
• R: remote control.
• T: power tilt.

Most BF15 models are tillers, marked with an H. The R here tells you this one is built for a steering wheel and a remote control box. If you want a 25 inch shaft with remote control and extra thrust, look at the Honda BFP15D3XRT Power Thrust.

Specifications of the Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale

These figures are from Honda’s official BF15 and BF20 specification page.

How It Runs

The twin cylinder engine in the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is smooth and quiet for its size. With four valves and a three stage carburettor, it starts easily, idles steadily and responds well to the throttle. Fuel use is tiny compared with an old two stroke 15, which matters if you spend long days on the water.

Boats That Suit It

• Small aluminium boats with a side console and a 20 inch transom, rated for 15 HP.
• Small RIBs and inflatables fitted with steering.
• Yacht tenders with a console.
• Small fishing skiffs and jon boats with steering.
• Utility boats around marinas and fish farms.

Check the capacity plate. If your boat can take 20 HP, look at our 20 HP Honda outboards. If you need more, the Honda BF25D3LRG is a three cylinder remote 25.

Maintenance

Service the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale after break-in and then every 100 hours or yearly: oil and filter, gearcase oil, plug, fuel filter, anode and grease points. Replace the water pump impeller at the manual’s interval. Drain or treat carburettor fuel before storage. Owner’s manuals are free on the Honda Marine site.

Warranty

Honda offers a five year, transferable, non-declining recreational warranty in the US. Other countries follow the local distributor. See the Honda warranty page.

Ordering the Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale

1. Add to cart, or contact us first.
2. We confirm stock, address and shipping.
3. The motor ships in its Honda crate.
4. You get tracking.
5. You receive the crate.

International buyers pay any import duties and taxes. We supply the paperwork.

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What Comes in the Crate

The Honda BF15D3LRT for sale arrives complete on its 20 inch leg with cowling, owner’s manual and Honda’s standard hardware. For a remote setup, you will also need a control box, harness, key switch, steering and a battery. Honda lists a 9¼ by 10 inch aluminium prop as standard for the BF15. Inspect the crate on arrival and photograph any damage.

Break-In

Vary the throttle for the first several hours and avoid long runs at full throttle or at one steady speed. Then change the oil and filter and check the gearcase oil, following the owner’s manual.

Setting the Trim

Trim on the BF15 is set with a four position adjuster on the bracket, from 8 to 20 degrees. Choose the position that keeps the motor roughly vertical when the boat is running at normal speed. If the bow ploughs, move one position out. If the bow bounces or the prop slips, move one in. Once set for your usual load, you rarely need to change it.

Power Tilt

Power tilt lets you raise and lower the motor with a switch. That is handy at the ramp, in shallows and when mooring, since you can lift the lower unit clear of the water without leaving the helm. Keep the water intake submerged whenever the engine is running.

Rigging

Rigging involves mounting, steering, controls and harness, key switch, tilt switch wiring, battery and a fuel line with a water separating filter. Start with the anti ventilation plate about level with the bottom of the hull. Use through bolts as well as the clamp screws.

Carburettor and Fuel Care

Use fresh fuel through a water separating filter, add stabiliser if the boat will sit, and drain the carburettor before long storage, as the owner’s manual describes.

Salt Water Care

Flush after every salt trip, rinse the outside of the motor, check the anode each season and touch up chipped paint.

A Day Out

You tilt the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale down with the switch, turn the key and it starts at once. From the console, you idle out of the marina and open the throttle. The little boat picks up speed and settles into a comfortable cruise. You fish all morning, the 12 amp alternator keeping your battery topped up. On the way back, you tilt the motor up as you approach the ramp and run the boat onto the trailer.

Why Choose a Remote 15 Instead of a Tiller?

Most people picture a 15 HP outboard with a tiller handle, and for many small boats that is the right choice. But there are good reasons to go remote with the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale.

Weight distribution. With a tiller, the driver sits at the stern next to the motor, and that is a lot of weight in one spot on a small boat. With a console, you sit further forward, which helps the boat plane and gives you a better view ahead.

Comfort. Steering from a wheel is easier on long runs, especially in cold or wet weather. You can stand behind a small windscreen and stay drier.

Passengers. A console lets someone sit beside you rather than behind you, which makes the boat more sociable.

Boat design. Some small boats are simply built with a console. If yours is, a remote motor is the only sensible choice.

The trade off is cost and complexity. You need controls, a harness and steering. For many owners of small console boats, that is well worth it.

15 or 20 HP?

Honda’s BF15 and BF20 share the same 350 cc twin cylinder engine. The 20 is tuned to make more power at a higher RPM. If your boat is rated for 20 HP, the extra power costs almost nothing in weight and helps with heavier loads. If your boat is rated for 15, choose the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale. Never exceed the capacity plate.

Choosing a Propeller

Honda lists a 9¼ by 10 inch aluminium prop as standard for the BF15. At wide open throttle with your usual load, the engine should reach 4,500 to 5,500 RPM. If it falls short, try a lower pitch. If it overshoots easily, try higher. Heavier boats and those carrying lots of gear usually want less pitch. Honda’s prop selector can help.

Charging

The 12 amp alternator is generous for a 15 HP motor. It comfortably keeps a battery charged while running a fish finder, GPS and navigation lights. That matters on a remote setup, where the battery also powers the starter and tilt motor.

Repowering a Small Console Boat

Before fitting the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale to an older boat, check the transom for rot or cracks. Replace old fuel hoses and the primer bulb, and fit a water separating filter. Inspect the steering cable and helm, since small boat steering can seize up with age. If your old controls were another brand, you will need Honda controls and a harness. The first time you start it, you’ll notice how quiet it is compared with an old two stroke.

New Versus Used

Used small outboards are easy to find, but their history is often unclear. Was the carburettor left full of old fuel? Was it flushed after salt? Were oil changes done? A new Honda BF15D3LRT for sale starts clean with factory warranty where it applies.

Getting Ready

• Measure the transom and check the capacity plate.
• Repair the transom if needed.
• Replace fuel hoses and fit a filter.
• Order controls, harness and steering if needed.
• Charge or buy a battery.

Common Mistakes

Wrong shaft length, exceeding the capacity plate, forgetting controls and harness, skipping through bolts, leaving fuel in the carburettor over winter and missing the first service. Avoid those and the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale will serve you well for many years.

Using the Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale on a Yacht Tender

Many mid size yachts carry a tender of around three metres with a small steering console. A 15 HP remote motor is a popular fit for those boats. The Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is light enough to lift on davits or a crane, strong enough to get two or three people up and moving, and quiet in anchorages. Power tilt helps when landing on beaches, since you can lift the motor from the console as the water gets shallow. Electric start makes it easy for guests and crew.

For tender use, keep spares aboard the mother boat: a spare prop and nut, a spark plug or two, a fuel filter element and shear pins or other small parts the owner’s manual lists. Flush the motor after every trip and tilt it up when the tender is moored.

Two Cylinders, Four Valves

The engine in the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is a 350 cc twin with a single overhead cam and four valves in total. The twin layout keeps it compact and light, while careful balancing keeps vibration low. The single three stage carburettor is designed to give smooth running across the throttle range, from idle to full power. It is a simple, proven design that is easy to service almost anywhere.

Carburettor Care in Plain Words

Carburettors mix fuel and air using the engine’s own suction. They are simple and reliable, but they don’t like stale fuel. Modern fuel, especially with ethanol, can go off in a few months and leave sticky deposits in the small jets. Keep fuel fresh, use a water separating filter, and drain the carburettor before storing the boat for more than a month or two. Doing that will prevent almost all starting problems.

Fuel Quality Around the World

Water in fuel is a common problem in hot, humid places and wherever fuel is stored in drums. Always use a water separating filter, check the bowl often and change the element when due. Buy fuel from busy stations and keep containers clean and sealed.

Why Honda

Honda has built four stroke outboards longer than most of its rivals, and it brings decades of engine experience from cars, motorcycles and power equipment. Its portable outboards are known for easy starting, quiet running and long life. That is why so many yacht owners, marinas and lodges trust them.

Service Near You

Honda has marine dealers and distributors in many countries. Find your nearest service point with Honda’s dealer locator before ordering the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale.

Safety

Wear the kill switch lanyard, carry life jackets for everyone, and keep a paddle, bailer and a way to call for help aboard. Honda’s safety tips are worth reading every season.

Storage

Before a long layup, change the oil, drain the carburettor or treat the fuel, flush the engine, check the gearcase oil and store the motor so water drains from the lower unit. In hot climates, cover the boat and run the engine every few weeks.

Who Buys This Motor

Yacht owners with tenders, owners of small console boats and RIBs, marinas, fish farms and lodges. They choose the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale because it is compact, quiet, easy to start and set up for remote steering.

Why Buy From Us

We ship genuine new Honda outboards worldwide in their factory crates, help you choose the right model and shaft length, and assist with shipping and customs paperwork.

Weight and Balance

Small boats react strongly to weight at the stern. The Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is light for a four stroke 15 with electric start and power tilt, and because the driver sits at a console rather than at the stern, weight distribution is often better than with a tiller setup. Keep the battery and fuel tank forward where you can and spread passengers sensibly.

Running in Shallow Water

With power tilt, you can raise the motor partly for shallow water from the helm. Keep the water intake submerged, go slowly and watch the cooling water tell tale. If it weakens or stops, shut down and check the intake. Carry a spare prop and nut.

Trailering

For trailering, tilt the motor up and lock it or support it with a transom saver. Check ground clearance, remove the key and disconnect the fuel line. At the ramp, lower the motor only once the intake will be in the water.

Living With It Long Term

Expect a yearly service, an impeller every few years, the anode as it wears, a plug and filters, and occasional carburettor cleaning if fuel sits too long. Honda’s portable engines are known for lasting a long time with that kind of care, and fuel costs are very low.

Performance Data

Honda publishes real test data for many boats on its performance test page. Look for a boat similar to yours to see what the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale can do.

Keep a Service Log

Record hours and services from the start. It keeps you on schedule and adds value when you sell. Honda motors hold their value well on the used market.

Commercial Use

Marinas, fish farms and lodges often use small remote Honda motors every day. For commercial use, check the warranty terms in your country and keep closely to the service schedule.

Before You Order

Measure the transom, check the capacity plate and list the controls and steering parts you need. If unsure, send us photos and we will help you confirm that the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is the right motor.

Getting Help

Questions about fit, controls or shipping? Get in touch before ordering. We are always happy to help.

A Closer Look at Power Tilt

Power tilt on the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is operated by a switch, usually on the remote control or the dashboard. It raises and lowers the whole motor through its 72 degree tilt range. Unlike power trim on bigger motors, it is mainly for tilting rather than adjusting the running angle while under way; the running angle is set with the four position trim adjuster on the bracket. Even so, power tilt makes a real difference. You can lift the motor for shallow water or for mooring, lower it at the ramp and keep your hands on the wheel. Check the tilt unit fluid at service time and rinse it with fresh water after salt trips to keep it working smoothly.

Electric Start

Electric start is standard on this remote model. It means no pull cord, easy starts for everyone aboard and dependable cold starts. Just keep the battery charged and in good condition. The 12 amp alternator helps with that every time you run.

Resale Value

Small Honda outboards are always in demand second hand. Keep your receipts and a simple service log, and the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale will hold its value well if you ever decide to sell.

Is the Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale Right for You?

If you have a small console boat with a 20 inch transom and a 15 HP rating, and you want a quiet, light, easy starting motor with power tilt, then yes. It is one of the few 15 HP motors built specifically for remote steering, and it does that job very well.

Similar Honda Outboards

• Honda BFP15D3XRT: 15 HP Power Thrust remote, 25 inch.
• Honda BF15D3LHT: 15 HP tiller, power tilt, 20 inch.
• Honda BF15D3LHS: 15 HP tiller, electric start, 20 inch.
• Honda BF20D3LHT: 20 HP tiller, power tilt.
• Honda BF25D3LRG: 25 HP remote.

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FAQ: Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is new in the crate.

Remote or tiller?

Remote.

Power tilt?

Yes.

Shaft length?

20 inches.

Electric start?

Yes.

Worldwide shipping?

Yes.

Buy the Honda BF15D3LRT for Sale

If your small boat has a console, a 20 inch transom and a 15 HP rating, the Honda BF15D3LRT for sale is a compact, quiet and dependable choice. Add it to your cart, or contact us first.

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