HONDA 2.3 HP BF2.3DHSCH Outboard Motor

Description

Some boats don’t need much. A dinghy that ferries you from the mooring to the dock, a canoe with a side bracket, a small inflatable for poking around a lake. For those, a heavy outboard is just a nuisance. The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale on this page is Honda’s 2.3 HP four stroke, weighing around 29.5 pounds with its own built in fuel tank. It is brand new in the box and we ship it to buyers around the world.

Below you will find what the model code means, the full specifications, how this little motor works, which boats it suits, how to look after it and how ordering works. Price and cart are at the top of the page.

The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale in Short

The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale is a 2.3 HP, 57 cc, single cylinder four stroke. It is air cooled, so there is no water pump to wear out. It has a centrifugal clutch, a 360 degree steering pivot, pull start and a built in 1.1 litre fuel tank. The short shaft version suits transoms of about 16.5 inches. At about 29.5 pounds, you can carry it in one hand.

What the Model Code Means

• BF: Honda four stroke outboard.
• 2.3: 2.3 horsepower.
• D: design series.
• H: handle, meaning tiller steering.
• S: short shaft.
• C: centrifugal clutch.
• H (last): a market or variant code.

The other version is the long shaft Honda BF2.3DHLCH. Measure your transom or bracket before choosing.

Specifications of the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale

These figures come from Honda’s official BF2.3 specification page.

Air Cooled, Centrifugal Clutch, 360 Degree Steering

Three things make this motor different from bigger outboards. First, it is air cooled. There is no water pump or impeller to wear out, and no cooling passages to clog with sand or salt. That makes it very forgiving on beaches and in muddy water. Second, it has a centrifugal clutch instead of a gear shift. At idle, the prop doesn’t turn. Open the throttle and the clutch engages and the boat moves. Third, there is no reverse gear. Instead, the motor pivots a full 360 degrees, so you swing it round to back up. It sounds odd, but after a couple of trips it feels natural.

Together, those features make the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale about as simple as an outboard can be. There is very little to go wrong and very little to service.

Boats That Suit It

• Small yacht tenders and inflatables.
• Canoes and square stern canoes with a side bracket.
• Small sailing dinghies and rowing boats.
• Kayaks with a motor mount.
• Small ponds and lakes where only low horsepower is allowed.

Check your boat’s capacity plate or builder’s guidance. For more push, the Honda BF5DHLHNA is the next step up.

Getting the Shaft Right

The short shaft suits low transoms, such as most small inflatables, dinghies and rowing boats. It keeps the motor compact and stops the lower unit dragging too deep. Measure from the top of the transom or bracket to the waterline area where the prop needs to sit, and ask us if unsure.

Starting and Running

Open the fuel tank vent, turn the fuel on, set the choke if cold and give the cord a firm pull. Because of the centrifugal clutch, the prop won’t turn until you open the throttle, so the motor won’t lurch forward at idle. To go astern, swing the motor round with the tiller handle. Always attach the kill switch lanyard.

Fuel and the Built In Tank

The 1.1 litre tank is built into the motor, so there is no separate tank or fuel line to carry. It is enough for short trips; carry a small approved fuel can for longer outings. Use fresh unleaded fuel and don’t leave fuel in the tank for months. Before storage, run the carburettor dry or drain it as the owner’s manual describes.

A Day Out

You carry the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale to the dinghy in one hand, clamp it on and give one pull. It settles into a steady idle without the prop spinning. Open the throttle and the clutch engages, pushing you out to the moored yacht in a few minutes. Later you run into town for groceries, swing the motor round to back off the dock, and run home. No fuel line, no battery, no fuss.

Why Choose a 2.3 Over an Electric Motor?

Electric outboards are quiet and clean, but they are limited by battery range and charging. The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale runs as long as you have fuel, refuels in seconds and weighs about the same as a small electric motor with its battery. For cruisers far from shore power, or anyone who needs a full day of range, a small four stroke is still hard to beat.

Who Buys the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale

Yacht owners with small tenders, canoeists, dinghy sailors, pond and small lake anglers and anyone who needs a motor they can carry in one hand. They like the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale because it is light, simple and dependable, with no water pump to fail.

Carrying and Storing

Always carry and store it as the owner’s manual shows, with the fuel tank closed, so oil and fuel stay where they belong. Use a proper bracket or stand and keep it covered.

Break-In and the First Service

New engines need a gentle start. Run the motor at a mix of speeds for the first few hours, keep long full throttle runs to a minimum and follow the break-in section of the owner’s manual. Then do the first oil and filter change and check the gearcase oil. It takes little time and money, and it sets the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale up for a long life.

Fuel Quality Wherever You Boat

Clean fuel keeps any outboard happy. In hot, humid places, or wherever fuel is stored in drums, water finds its way into tanks. Run the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale through a water separating filter, look at the bowl before each trip, and replace the element on schedule. Fill up at busy stations and don’t leave fuel sitting in a tank for months without a stabiliser.

Carburettors are simple and can be serviced almost anywhere, but stale fuel leaves sticky deposits in their tiny jets. Drain the carburettor before long storage, as the owner’s manual describes, and most starting trouble never happens.

Salt Water Care

Salt is hard on every engine. After each trip in salt or brackish water, flush the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale with fresh water, rinse the outside, and keep an eye on the anodes. Replace them once they are roughly half gone. Paint chips on the gearcase should be touched up quickly, and a corrosion inhibitor spray on the powerhead now and then helps a lot.

Storage Between Seasons

For a long layup, change the oil, deal with the fuel as the manual describes, flush the engine and check the gearcase oil for any sign of water. Store the motor trimmed or stood so the lower unit drains. In warm, damp places, cover the boat and start the engine every couple of weeks.

New Versus Used

A second hand motor comes with questions nobody can answer for certain: missed services, salt damage, an overheat years ago. Buying the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale new means zero hours, a known history and factory cover where it applies.

Why Honda

Decades of building car, motorcycle and generator engines sit behind every Honda outboard. The company committed to four strokes long before most rivals, and that head start shows in how quiet, economical and dependable its motors are.

Service and Parts Near You

Honda has marine dealers and distributors in many countries, and routine parts such as filters, plugs, anodes and impellers are widely stocked. Look up your nearest service point on Honda’s dealer locator or through your local distributor before you order.

Safety

Wear the kill switch lanyard whenever the engine is running. Carry life jackets for everyone, a way to call for help and basic tools and spares. Check fuel and oil before every trip and tell someone your plans. Honda’s boating safety tips are worth a read at the start of each season.

Keep a Service Log

A simple notebook or phone note with hours, services and parts is worth its weight in gold. It reminds you what is due, helps your mechanic, and makes the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale easier to sell for a good price one day.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ordering the wrong shaft length. Ignoring the capacity plate. Forgetting controls, harness or a battery where needed. Mounting a new motor on a damaged transom. Never checking wide open throttle RPM after fitting a prop. Skipping the first service. Letting fuel go stale. Each is easy to avoid, and avoiding them keeps the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale running well for years.

Why Buy From Us

We are an online outboard dealer shipping to customers around the world. We sell genuine new Honda motors in their factory crates, help you choose the right model and shaft length, and assist with shipping and customs paperwork. If you are unsure whether the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale suits your boat, send us photos and details before you order and we will give you a straight answer.

Getting Ready Before the Motor Arrives

Shipping takes time, especially across borders, so use the wait well. When the crate lands you want to fit the motor and go, not start ordering parts.

• Measure the transom height and confirm the shaft length.
• Check the capacity plate for maximum horsepower and engine weight.
• Inspect the transom for soft spots, cracks or corrosion and repair them.
• Replace old fuel hoses and fit a water separating fuel filter.
• Pick a first propeller to try.

Weight and Balance

With a tiller motor, the driver sits at the stern right next to the engine, so a lot of weight ends up in one place. Move gear, the fuel tank and, if fitted, the battery forward where you can, and ask passengers to sit forward when you take off. The boat will plane sooner and ride flatter.

Real World Performance

Top speed and fuel use depend on hull, load, prop, motor height and trim, so any single number is only a guide. Honda publishes real test results, with speed, RPM, fuel flow and the prop used, on its performance test page. Look for a boat similar to yours for a realistic idea of what to expect from the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale.

Trailering

For trailering, tilt the motor up and support it with the tilt lock or a transom saver bar so the lower unit clears the road and the bracket isn’t taking every bump. Remove the key where fitted and disconnect a portable fuel tank. At the ramp, only lower the motor once the water is deep enough to cover the cooling water intake.

Spares Worth Keeping Aboard

A spare spark plug, a fuel filter element, a spare prop nut and cotter pin, and the basic tools to fit them take up almost no space. Far from help, those few items can save your day.

Living With It Long Term

Over years of ownership, expect a yearly service with oil, filter and gearcase oil, a water pump impeller every few years depending on conditions, anodes as they wear, and plugs and filters. That is about it. Well kept Honda four strokes are known for running a long time with that kind of care, and their fuel bills are modest.

Commercial and Rental Use

Marinas, lodges, fish farms and rental fleets run Honda outboards because they start easily and keep going. If you plan to use the motor commercially, check the warranty terms in your country, since commercial cover is usually shorter than recreational cover, and keep closely to the service schedule.

Resale Value

Honda outboards are always in demand on the used market because people know how long they last. Keep your receipts and a simple service record, and the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale will hold its value well and help your boat sell when the time comes.

Choosing the Right Horsepower

Always start with your boat’s capacity plate. It lists the maximum horsepower and, on many boats, the maximum engine weight. Never go over it; it is there for safety, and in many countries it is also a legal and insurance matter. Within that limit, think about how you use the boat. Regular heavy loads, rough water or long runs favour the upper end of the rating. Light, relaxed use favours the lower end and saves money.

Register Your Motor

Wherever you live, register your new outboard with the local Honda distributor if registration is offered in your country. It makes warranty claims simpler and means you hear about any service updates. Keep your purchase papers with your service log.

Getting Help Before You Buy

Not sure about shaft length, starting type, controls or shipping? Send us a message with photos of your boat. We would much rather answer a few questions now than have you wait weeks for the wrong motor.

Living With a 2.3 HP Honda

The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale asks for very little. Change the oil at the intervals in the owner’s manual; it holds only a small amount, so the job takes minutes. Check the spark plug once a season. Keep the fuel fresh, and before storing the motor for more than a month, run the carburettor dry or drain it. Grease the swivel and clamp screws now and then. That is about it. With no water pump, there is no impeller to replace, which is one of the reasons these little Hondas are so popular with cruisers.

Using It on a Yacht Tender

For a cruising yacht, a light tender motor matters. You lift it on and off the tender, often from a moving boat, sometimes several times a day. At around 30 pounds, the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale can be handed down by one person and clamped on in seconds. Store it on a pushpit bracket when underway, with the fuel vent closed. Because it is air cooled, you can run it briefly on the bracket to check it starts, without needing a water supply, but keep that very short.

Using It on a Canoe or Kayak

Many square stern canoes and some kayaks accept a small outboard on a side or stern bracket. The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale is light enough not to upset the balance of a narrow boat, and its centrifugal clutch means the prop won’t spin at idle, which is safer when you are close to paddlers or swimmers. Check the bracket rating and the boat’s guidance first.

Speed and Range

Don’t expect planing speeds. A 2.3 HP motor pushes a small dinghy along at a comfortable walking to jogging pace, which is exactly what most tender and canoe users need. With the built in tank, a full fill covers a good number of short trips; carry a small approved fuel can for longer outings.

Is the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale Right for You?

If you need a very light motor for a tender, canoe or small dinghy, want no battery and no water pump to worry about, and don’t need reverse gear, the answer is yes. If you need reverse or more push, look at the BF5. For the lightest possible Honda four stroke, the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale is the one.

Ordering the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale

1. Add it to your cart, or contact us first with questions.
2. We confirm stock, your address and the shipping method.
3. The motor ships in its Honda packaging.
4. You get tracking details.
5. You receive the box and check it before signing.

International buyers pay any import duties and taxes charged by their country. We supply the paperwork.

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Similar Honda Outboards

• Honda BF2.3DHLCH: 2.3 HP, long shaft
• Honda BF5DHSHNA: 5 HP, short shaft
• Honda BF8DK3SHA: 8 HP, 15 inch

Questions About the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale is brand new.

Does it have reverse?

It has no reverse gear; you swing the motor round 360 degrees to go astern.

Does it have a fuel tank?

Yes, a built in tank.

How heavy is it?

About 29.5 pounds.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes.

Buy the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale

For an inflatable, dinghy or small boat with a low transom, the Honda BF2.3DHSCH for sale is light enough to carry in one hand and simple enough to run anywhere. Add it to your cart, or contact us first with any questions.

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