HONDA 30 HP BF30D3LRG OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

Thirty horsepower is a sweet spot for small console boats. It gives a 14 to 16 foot aluminium hull enough punch to plane with three people aboard, still weighs well under 200 pounds, and keeps fuel costs low. The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale on this page is Honda’s 30 HP three cylinder four stroke, set up for remote steering with a 20 inch shaft and gas assisted tilt. It is new, still in the Honda crate, and we ship to buyers in every corner of the world.

Here you will find the model code explained, the full specification table, how the motor runs, the boats it suits, how gas assist tilt works, ownership costs, setup advice and how ordering works. Price and cart are at the top.

The Honda BF30D3LRG for Sale, Summed Up

The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale is a 30 HP, 552 cc, three cylinder, four stroke outboard with three carburettors and electric start. It has a 20 inch shaft, remote steering and gas assisted tilt. Honda lists the 20 inch model at about 160 pounds dry. It shares its engine with the BF25 but is tuned to make its rated power at 6,000 RPM for more output.

Model Code Explained

• BF: Honda four stroke.
• 30: 30 horsepower.
• D3: series and type.
• L: 20 inch (508 mm) shaft.
• R: remote control.
• G: gas assisted tilt.

The Honda BF30D3LRT is the same motor with power trim and tilt instead of gas assist. The Honda BF30D3SRT has a 15 inch shaft with power trim. The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale here is the simplest, lightest remote 30 for 20 inch transoms.

Specifications of the Honda BF30D3LRG for Sale

These come from Honda’s official BF25 and BF30 specification page.

How It Runs

Three cylinders with one carburettor each give the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale a smooth, even feel from idle to full throttle. It revs a little higher than the 25 to make its extra power, and it feels eager when you open it up. At low speed it is quiet enough to talk without raising your voice. Fuel use is modest, a small fraction of what an older two stroke of the same size would burn.

Boats That Suit the Honda BF30D3LRG for Sale

• Aluminium console boats from about 14 to 16 feet with a 20 inch transom.
• Small runabouts and bowriders rated for 30 HP.
• RIBs and inflatables with steering and a 20 inch transom.
• Small pontoons for calm water.
• Yacht tenders with a console.

Check the capacity plate. If your boat is rated only for 25, choose the Honda BF25D3LRG. If it can take 40, the Honda BF40D4LRTA adds fuel injection and power trim.

Maintenance

Service the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale after break-in and then every 100 hours or yearly: oil and filter, gearcase oil, plugs, fuel filter, anodes and grease points. Replace the water pump impeller at the manual’s interval. Drain or treat carburettor fuel before storage. Honda’s manuals are free to download.

Warranty

Five years recreational in the US, transferable and non-declining; two years commercial. Other countries follow the local distributor. See the Honda warranty page.

Ordering the Honda BF30D3LRG 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 BF30D3LRG for sale arrives complete on its 20 inch leg with cowling, owner’s manual and Honda’s standard hardware. As a remote model, it needs a control box, harness, key switch, steering and a battery. Honda lists a three blade aluminium propeller for the BF30; let us know if your boat needs a different pitch. Inspect the crate on arrival and photograph any damage.

Break-In

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

How Gas Assist Tilt Works

A gas strut on the transom bracket supports much of the motor’s weight. To raise the motor, release the tilt lock and lift; the strut does most of the work. To lower it, release the lock and ease it down. Trim is set with a pin on the bracket rather than on the move. Start with the motor roughly vertical when the boat is on plane. If the bow ploughs, move the pin out one hole. If the bow bounces or the prop slips, move it in.

Gas Assist or Power Trim?

Choose the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale if you want the simplest, lightest setup, usually run the same load and are happy to set trim once. Choose the power trim BF30D3LRT if you change load often, run in varied conditions, launch in shallow water or just prefer the convenience of a switch.

Rigging

Rigging includes mounting, steering, controls and harness, key switch, battery cables and a fuel line with a water separating filter. Start with the anti ventilation plate roughly level with the bottom of the hull and adjust after a test run. 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 carburettors before long storage as the manual describes. Stale fuel is the most common cause of hard starting in carburetted motors.

Salt Water Care

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

A Day Out

You turn the key and the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale starts at once. You idle away from the dock, then push the lever forward and the boat leaps onto plane with three of you aboard. At cruise, the three cylinder engine hums smoothly. After a morning of fishing, you run home, release the tilt lock at the ramp and lift the motor with the help of the gas strut. A quick flush, and you are done for the day.

25 or 30 HP?

The BF25 and the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale share the same engine and the same weight. The 30 is tuned to make more power at a higher RPM. If your boat is rated for 30, the extra output costs almost nothing in weight and gives you more reserve with heavier loads or in rough water. If your boat is rated for 25, choose the 25. Never exceed the capacity plate.

Three Cylinders Make a Difference

Most outboards in this range use two cylinders. Honda uses three, each with its own carburettor. The result is smoother running, less vibration and a steadier idle. On long days, that makes the boat more comfortable. It also spreads the load across more cylinders, which helps durability.

Repowering an Older Boat

If you are replacing an old two stroke 30, check the transom for rot or cracks first. Replace old fuel hoses and the primer bulb, fit a water separating filter and check the steering. If your old controls were a different brand, you will need Honda controls and a harness. The difference in noise and smoke will be obvious from the first start.

New Versus Used

Used small outboards often hide problems: carburettors varnished with old fuel, salt corrosion, missed oil changes. A new Honda BF30D3LRG for sale starts at zero hours, with a clean history and 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 key switch.
• Check steering and battery.

Common Mistakes

Wrong shaft length, exceeding the capacity plate, forgetting controls, skipping through bolts, leaving fuel in the carburettors over winter and missing the first service. Avoid those and the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale will serve you well for years.

Choosing a Propeller

Honda lists a 9⅞ by 12 inch three blade aluminium prop for the BF30. It suits many small boats, but your hull and load decide what works best. At wide open throttle with your usual load, the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale should reach 5,000 to 6,000 RPM. If it falls short, try less pitch. If it overshoots easily, try more. Small pontoons and heavily loaded boats usually want less pitch, while light aluminium boats may take more. Honda’s prop selector gives you a good place to start.

Charging and Electronics

The 10 amp alternator keeps a battery charged with a small fish finder, GPS and navigation lights running. If you run pumps, a stereo or larger electronics for long periods, consider adding a second battery with a switch or using a charger between trips. Keep the battery in a proper box, secured, with clean terminals.

Using It on a Yacht Tender

Larger yachts often carry RIB tenders with small consoles, and a 30 HP remote motor is a common fit. The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale is light enough for davits and cranes, strong enough to plane a loaded tender, and quiet in anchorages. Electric start makes it easy for guests and crew. Gas assist tilt is useful when landing on beaches, since you can raise the motor by hand as you come ashore.

Using It on a Small Pontoon

Small pontoons with a 20 inch transom and a 30 HP rating are used for calm water cruising and fishing. The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale moves them at a relaxed pace and sips fuel. Choose a lower pitch prop so the engine reaches its proper RPM range, keep weight balanced so the boat doesn’t run tail heavy, and set the trim pin a little out once you know how the boat behaves.

Why Honda

Honda has been building four stroke outboards longer than most of its competitors, and it draws on decades of engine experience from cars, motorcycles and power equipment. Its small outboards are known for smooth running, easy starting and long life with basic care. The three cylinder, three carburettor design of the BF30 reflects Honda’s preference for refinement and durability over the cheapest possible build.

Service Near You

Honda has marine dealers and distributors in many countries, and parts like filters, plugs, anodes and impellers are widely stocked. Look up your nearest service point on Honda’s dealer locator before ordering the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale.

Safety

Wear the kill switch lanyard, carry life jackets for everyone, and keep a paddle and bailer aboard. Check fuel and oil before every trip, and tell someone your plans. Honda’s safety tips are worth a read each season.

Storage

Before a long layup, change the oil, drain the carburettors or treat the fuel as the manual describes, flush the engine, check the gearcase oil and store the motor upright or tilted down so water drains from the lower unit. In hot, humid climates, cover the boat and run the engine every few weeks.

Carburettors Explained for New Owners

If you have only owned fuel injected engines, carburettors might seem old fashioned. They are simpler than they look. A carburettor mixes fuel and air in the right proportions using the vacuum the engine creates as it runs. There are no fuel pumps at high pressure, no injectors and no complex electronics to fail. That simplicity is one reason small outboards still use them.

The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale has three of them, one per cylinder. Each is small and dedicated to its own cylinder, which keeps the mixture even and the engine smooth. The main thing carburettors dislike is old fuel. Modern fuel, especially fuel with ethanol, can go stale in a few months and leave sticky deposits in the small jets. That is why the owner’s manual tells you to drain the carburettors before long storage. Do that, use fresh fuel with a filter, and they will give you very little trouble.

Fuel Quality Around the World

Fuel quality varies between countries and even between stations. Water in fuel is the most common problem, especially in hot, humid climates or where fuel is stored in drums. Always run the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale through a water separating filter, check the bowl for water regularly and change the element as the manual says. Buy fuel from busy stations, use clean containers, and don’t leave fuel sitting in a tank for months.

Running in Shallow Water

Gas assist tilt makes it easy to raise the motor partly for shallow water. Keep the water intake submerged while the engine runs, and watch the stream of cooling water from the tell tale. If it weakens or stops, shut down and check the intake for weed or sand. Carry a spare prop, a spare prop nut and the tools to change them.

Performance Data

Speed depends on hull, load, prop and trim. Honda publishes real test data for many boats on its performance test page. Look for a boat similar to yours to see what to expect from the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale.

Who Buys This Motor

Our customers for the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale include lake anglers with small console boats, yacht owners with RIB tenders, marinas and fish farms, lodges with small rental boats, and families with light runabouts. They like its light weight, smooth three cylinder engine, electric start and the simplicity of gas assist tilt.

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 documents. Send us details of your boat if you want a second opinion before ordering.

Keep a Service Log

Record hours, services and parts from day one. It helps you stay on schedule and adds value when you sell. Honda motors hold their value well, especially with records.

Commercial Use

If you will use the motor commercially, check the warranty terms in your country, since commercial cover is usually shorter than recreational cover. Motors that work every day need closer attention to the service schedule.

Trailering Tips

When trailering, tilt the motor up and lock it, or use a transom saver bar to support the lower unit. Make sure the skeg clears the road comfortably. Disconnect the fuel line if you use a portable tank and remove the key. At the ramp, only lower the motor once the boat is floating in water deep enough to cover the water intake. With gas assist, lowering and raising the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale at the ramp is quick and easy.

Weight and Balance

On a small boat, too much weight at the stern makes the bow rise, slows planing and reduces visibility. At around 160 pounds, the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale is light for a three cylinder four stroke. Keep the battery and fuel tank forward where you can, spread passengers sensibly, and the boat will plane cleanly and handle well.

Resale Value

Honda outboards are always in demand on the used market because of their reputation. Keep your receipts and a simple log of hours and services, and your motor will hold its value well.

Before You Order

Measure your transom, confirm your boat is rated for 30 HP, and list the controls, harness and steering parts you need. If anything is unclear, send us photos and we will check with you. That way the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale arrives as exactly the right motor.

Living With It Over the Years

Over a decade 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, plugs and filters, and occasional carburettor cleaning if fuel has been left too long. That is about it. Honda’s small three cylinder engines are known for running a long time with that kind of basic care. Compared with older two strokes, you will also spend far less on fuel and oil. Put together, the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale is a low cost motor to own, not just a good one to buy.

Getting Help

If you have any questions about fit, rigging or shipping, get in touch before you order. We would much rather spend five minutes answering questions than have you wait weeks for the wrong motor.

Similar Honda Outboards

• Honda BF30D3LRT: 30 HP remote, power trim.
• Honda BF30D3SRT: 30 HP remote, 15 inch, power trim.
• Honda BF25D3LRG: 25 HP remote, gas assist.
• Honda BF40D4LRTA: 40 HP remote.
• Honda BF40D4LHA: 40 HP tiller.

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FAQ: Honda BF30D3LRG for Sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Honda BF30D3LRG for sale is new in the crate.

What is gas assist tilt?

A gas strut helps you tilt the motor up by hand.

Remote or tiller?

Remote.

Shaft length?

20 inches.

Weight?

About 160 pounds dry.

Worldwide shipping?

Yes.

Buy the Honda BF30D3LRG for Sale

For a small console boat with a 20 inch transom and a 30 HP rating, the Honda BF30D3LRG for sale is light, smooth and straightforward. Add it to your cart, or contact us with questions first.

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