HONDA 30 HP BF30D3LRT OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

If you want a small console boat that is genuinely pleasant to drive, power trim is the feature that makes the biggest difference. It turns a motor you set once and forget into one you can adjust for every load and every bit of water. The Honda BF30D3LRT for sale on this page is Honda’s 30 HP three cylinder four stroke with remote steering, power trim and tilt, and a 20 inch shaft. It is brand new in the crate and we ship it to buyers worldwide.

Below you will find the model code explained, the full specs, how power trim changes the way a small boat runs, the boats this motor suits, ownership costs, setup tips and our ordering process. Price and cart are at the top of the page.

The Honda BF30D3LRT for Sale at a Glance

The Honda BF30D3LRT for sale is a 30 HP, 552 cc, three cylinder four stroke with three carburettors, electric start, a 10 amp alternator, remote steering, power trim and tilt, and a 20 inch shaft. It is the most fully featured version of Honda’s BF30 for 20 inch transoms. It weighs a little more than the gas assist version because of the trim unit, but it is still light for a four stroke 30.

Model Code Explained

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

Related models: the Honda BF30D3LRG has gas assisted tilt instead of power trim, and the Honda BF30D3SRT has power trim with a shorter 15 inch shaft.

Specifications of the Honda BF30D3LRT for Sale

Check the numbers on Honda’s official BF25 and BF30 page.

What Power Trim Does for a Small Boat

Small boats react strongly to weight and trim. Move one person from the bow to the stern and the boat behaves differently. Power trim lets you correct for that on the move.

Take off: trim fully down to keep the bow low. The boat planes faster and you can see ahead.

Cruising: trim out a little at a time once on plane. The hull frees up, speed rises and fuel use falls.

Rough water: trim down into a head sea for a softer ride; trim up slightly in a following sea so the bow doesn’t dig in.

Shallows and ramps: tilt the motor up partly or fully with a switch, without leaving the helm.

With the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale, all of that is at your fingertips.

How It Runs

Three cylinders with one carburettor each make the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale smooth and responsive. It idles steadily, revs eagerly and stays quiet at cruise. Fuel use is low compared with older two strokes, and the engine is simple enough to service almost anywhere.

Boats That Suit It

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

Check the capacity plate. If your boat is rated for 25, pick the Honda BF25D3LRT. If it can take 40, the Honda BF40D4LRTA adds fuel injection and more power.

Maintenance

Service the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale after break-in and then every 100 hours or yearly: oil and filter, gearcase oil, plugs, fuel filter, anodes, grease points and trim fluid. Replace the water pump impeller at the manual’s interval. Drain or treat carburettor fuel before storage. Honda’s manuals are free online.

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 BF30D3LRT 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 BF30D3LRT for sale arrives complete on its 20 inch leg with the power trim unit, cowling, owner’s manual and Honda’s standard hardware. You will need remote controls, a harness, key switch, trim switch wiring if not built into your controls, steering and a battery. Honda lists a three blade aluminium prop for the BF30; tell us 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 periods at full throttle or at one speed. Then change the oil and filter and check the gearcase oil, following the owner’s manual.

Rigging

Rigging includes mounting, steering, controls and harness, trim switch wiring, key switch, battery 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 testing. Use through bolts as well as the clamp screws.

Looking After the Trim Unit

Check the trim fluid level at every service. Rinse the trim rams with fresh water after salt trips. Look for leaks around the rams and reservoir. Use a transom saver or the tilt support when trailering long distances so the trim unit isn’t carrying the motor over every bump. With a little care, the trim system on the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale will work smoothly for years.

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 owner’s manual describes.

Salt Water Care

Flush after every salt trip, rinse the outside including the trim unit, check anodes each season and touch up chipped paint.

A Day Out

Lower the motor with the trim switch, turn the key, and the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale starts at once. You idle out, open the throttle and the boat planes quickly with the motor trimmed down. A few taps on the trim switch and the boat is running freely. In the afternoon, a breeze picks up, so you trim down to soften the ride home. At the ramp, you tilt the motor with the switch, winch the boat on and give it a quick flush.

Using Power Trim Well

Tap the trim switch in short bursts rather than holding it down. You will feel the boat change with each tap. When the bow starts to bounce or the prop starts to slip, you have gone too far, so tap it back down a little. That point just before the bounce is usually the most efficient. It changes with load and sea state, so adjust as you go.

Power Trim or Gas Assist: Making the Call

Both the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale and the gas assist BF30D3LRG use the same engine. Here is when each makes sense.

Power trim is worth it if you carry different loads from trip to trip, run in open water where conditions change, launch and retrieve often in shallow water, want the best possible speed and economy, or simply prefer pressing a button to lifting a motor. For many owners, it is the feature that turns a small boat from adequate into enjoyable.

Gas assist is worth it if you want the lightest and simplest setup, always run the same load, and don’t mind setting trim once with a pin. It also has fewer electrical parts, which some owners of boats that live outdoors prefer.

If you are undecided, think about how often you would use the trim switch. If the answer is every trip, go with power trim.

25 or 30?

The BF25 and BF30 share the same engine and weight. The 30 makes more power at a higher RPM. If your boat is rated for 30, the extra output is almost free and gives you more reserve. If it is rated for 25, stick with the 25. Never exceed the capacity plate.

Three Cylinders for Smoothness

Most outboards in this class use two cylinders. Honda uses three, each with its own carburettor. That gives the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale smoother running, less vibration and a steadier idle than typical twins. It also spreads the work across more cylinders, which helps longevity.

Choosing a Propeller

Honda lists a 9⅞ by 12 inch three blade aluminium prop. At wide open throttle with your usual load, aim for 5,000 to 6,000 RPM. Drop pitch if the engine falls short; raise it if it overshoots easily. Honda’s prop selector helps you choose.

Charging

The 10 amp alternator keeps the battery topped up with small electronics running. Power trim draws current each time you use it, so start with a good battery. If you run pumps or larger electronics for long periods, add a second battery or use a charger between trips.

Repowering

Check the transom for rot and cracks. 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, plan on Honda controls and harness. Coming from a two stroke, you will notice far less noise and smoke straight away.

New Versus Used

A used motor with power trim can hide problems in the trim unit, especially after salt water use, as well as carburettors varnished by stale fuel. A new Honda BF30D3LRT for sale starts at zero hours 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 trim switch wiring.
• Check steering and battery.

Common Mistakes

Wrong shaft length, exceeding the capacity plate, forgetting controls or trim wiring, skipping through bolts, running with the water intake above the surface while tilted, leaving fuel in the carburettors over winter and missing the first service. Avoid those and the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale will reward you for years.

Using the Honda BF30D3LRT for Sale on a RIB or Tender

RIBs and yacht tenders with a small console are a natural home for a 30 HP remote motor with power trim. The motor is light enough for davits, strong enough to plane with passengers and gear, and power trim makes beach landings much easier. As you approach a beach, trim the motor up to raise the prop while keeping the water intake submerged, then tilt it fully once you are in the shallows. When leaving, lower it as soon as the water is deep enough. Guests appreciate electric start and the quiet running in busy anchorages.

Using It on a Small Pontoon

On a small pontoon with a 20 inch transom rated for 30 HP, the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale gives relaxed cruising and low fuel use. Trim out slightly once moving to lift the front of the tubes, choose a lower pitch prop so the engine reaches its proper RPM, and keep weight balanced so the boat doesn’t sit tail heavy.

Carburettors in Plain Words

Carburettors are simple devices that mix fuel and air using the engine’s own suction. No high pressure pumps or injectors are involved. That simplicity makes them easy to service almost anywhere. Their one weakness is old fuel, which can leave deposits in the tiny jets. Keep fuel fresh, run it through a filter, and drain the carburettors before long storage, and the three carburettors on the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale will give very little trouble.

Fuel Quality Around the World

Water in fuel is the most common problem outboard owners face, especially in hot, humid places or where fuel is stored in drums. A water separating filter is essential. Check the bowl regularly and change the element when due. Buy fuel from busy stations, keep containers clean and sealed, and don’t leave fuel sitting for months.

Why Honda

Honda has been building four stroke outboards longer than most, drawing on decades of engine experience from cars, motorcycles and power equipment. Its small outboards are known for smooth running, easy starting and long life. Choosing three cylinders for the BF30 is a good example of Honda putting refinement ahead of the cheapest build.

Service Near You

Honda has marine dealers and distributors in many countries, and parts like filters, plugs, anodes and impellers are widely available. Find your nearest service point on Honda’s dealer locator.

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 carburettors or treat the fuel, flush the engine, check the gearcase oil and store the motor trimmed down. Keep the trim unit clean. In hot climates, cover the boat and run the engine every few weeks.

Who Buys This Motor

Lake anglers with small console boats, owners of yacht tenders and RIBs, lodges and marinas, and families with light runabouts. They choose the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale because it is light, smooth, quiet and easy to handle, with the convenience of power trim.

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.

Trailering Tips

For trailering, tilt the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale up with the switch and support it with the tilt lock or a transom saver bar. Check that the skeg clears the road. Remove the key and disconnect a portable fuel tank. At the ramp, lower the motor only once the water is deep enough to cover the intake.

Weight and Balance

Small boats are sensitive to weight at the stern. Keep the battery and fuel forward where possible and spread passengers sensibly. With power trim, you can also correct small balance issues on the move, which is one more advantage of this model.

Performance Data

Speed depends on hull, load and prop. Honda publishes real test results for many boats on its performance test page. Find a boat similar to yours to see what the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale can do.

Living With It Long Term

Expect a yearly service, an impeller every few years, anodes as they wear, plugs and filters, trim fluid checks, and occasional carburettor cleaning if fuel sits too long. That is about all. Honda’s small three cylinders are known for running a long time with that kind of care, and fuel costs are low.

Keep a Service Log

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

Commercial Use

For commercial or rental use, check the warranty terms in your country, as commercial cover is usually shorter. Motors that work daily need closer attention to servicing.

Before You Order

Measure the transom, check the capacity plate, and list the controls, harness and trim wiring you need. If you want a second opinion, send us photos. That quick step makes sure the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale is the right fit.

Running in Shallow Water

Power trim is a real help in shallow water. As you approach a sandbar, weed bed or boat ramp, trim the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale up in small steps to raise the prop, while keeping the water intake submerged and the engine at low speed. Watch the cooling water tell tale; if the stream weakens or stops, shut down and check the intake. Carry a spare prop and nut in case you do touch bottom. Once back in deeper water, trim down again before accelerating so the prop grips properly.

Getting Help

Questions about fit, controls or shipping? Get in touch before ordering. A few minutes of checking now can save weeks of waiting for the wrong motor, and we are always happy to help you make sure the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale is the right one for your boat.

Resale Value

Honda outboards are always in demand on the used market. With a service log and receipts, your motor will hold its value well and help your boat sell faster when the time comes.

Why Electric Start Matters

Electric start on the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale means no pull cord, easy starts for anyone aboard, and reliable cold starts. Just keep the battery charged and in good condition.

Similar Honda Outboards

• Honda BF30D3LRG: 30 HP remote, gas assist.
• Honda BF30D3SRT: 30 HP remote, 15 inch, power trim.
• Honda BF25D3LRT: 25 HP remote, power trim.
• Honda BF40D4LRTA: 40 HP remote.
• Honda BF50D4LRTA: 50 HP remote.

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FAQ: Honda BF30D3LRT for Sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Honda BF30D3LRT for sale is new in the crate.

Power trim?

Yes, power trim and tilt.

Shaft length?

20 inches.

Fuel system?

Three carburettors.

Electric start?

Yes.

Worldwide shipping?

Yes.

Buy the Honda BF30D3LRT for Sale

For a 20 inch transom boat rated at 30 HP, the Honda BF30D3LRT for sale combines smooth three cylinder power with the convenience of power trim. Add it to your cart, or contact us first.

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