HONDA 5 HP BF5DHSHNA Outboard Motor

Description

Five horsepower is a lovely size for a small boat. It pushes a light dinghy or inflatable at a decent clip, moves a small sailboat against a breeze, and still weighs only about 60 pounds. The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale on this page is Honda’s 5 HP four stroke with a 15 inch shaft and a built in fuel tank. It is new in the box and we ship it worldwide.

Below you will find the model code explained, the full specifications, how the motor works, which boats it suits, how to look after it and how ordering works. The price and cart are at the top of the page.

The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale in Short

The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is a 5 HP, 127 cc, single cylinder four stroke with water cooling, a forward, neutral and reverse gearshift, pull start, tiller steering and a built in fuel tank. It has a 15 inch shaft and weighs about 60 pounds. Unlike the tiny 2.3, it has a proper reverse gear, which makes docking much easier.

What the Model Code Means

• BF: Honda four stroke outboard.
• 5: 5 horsepower.
• D: design series.
• H: handle (tiller).
• S: short shaft, 15 inches.
• H, N, A: market and variant codes.

The other version is the long shaft Honda BF5DHLHNA.

Specifications of the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale

Figures are based on Honda’s published BF5 specifications. Your owner’s manual gives the exact figures for your model year.

How the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale Runs

The 127 cc single is simple and dependable. It pulls over easily, idles steadily and makes its power low in the rev range, at 4,500 RPM, which suits displacement boats and small sailboats. Water cooling keeps temperatures steady on long runs. The gearshift gives you proper forward, neutral and reverse, so docking and backing off a beach are easy. Fuel use is very low, and there is no smoke.

Built In Fuel Tank

The built in tank means you can clamp the motor on and go, with no separate tank or line to carry. For longer trips, carry a small approved fuel can to top up. Keep the fuel fresh and close the vent when carrying or storing the motor.

Boats That Suit It

• Inflatables and dinghies with a 15 inch transom.
• Yacht tenders that need a bit more push than a 2.3.
• Small aluminium boats and jon boats rated for 5 HP.
• Rowing boats and punts with a motor mount.
• Lakes where only small horsepower is allowed.

Check your capacity plate. For more power, see our 8 HP and 9.9 HP Honda outboards. For less, the Honda BF2.3DHLCH.

Getting the Shaft Right

The 15 inch shaft suits most inflatables, dinghies and small boats with low transoms. Measure the transom from the top edge down to the bottom of the hull at the centre before ordering.

Starting and Running

Open the tank vent and fuel valve, put the motor in neutral, use the choke if it is cold, and give a firm pull. Once warm, push the choke back in. Shift gently between forward and reverse, pausing in neutral. Always wear the kill switch lanyard.

A Day Out

You clamp the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale on the tender, check the fuel and give one pull. It starts and idles in neutral. You shift into forward and head across the anchorage to the beach. At the shore, you tilt the motor up and pull the dinghy onto the sand. Later you push off, start up, shift into reverse to back clear of the beach and head home. The little single uses almost no fuel all day.

5 HP or 2.3 HP?

The 2.3 is lighter and air cooled, but it has no reverse gear and less push. The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is heavier but has a proper gearshift, water cooling and more than twice the power. For tenders that carry more than one person, small sailboats and anyone who wants reverse, the 5 is the better choice.

Who Buys the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale

Yacht owners with tenders, day sailors, small lake anglers and cabin owners. They want a light, simple motor with reverse and enough power to move a small boat properly. The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is exactly that.

Carrying and Storing

Carry and store the motor as the owner’s manual shows, with the fuel vent closed, so oil and fuel stay put. Use a proper stand or bracket 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHSHNA 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 5 HP Honda

The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is easy to look after. Change the oil and check the gearcase oil at the intervals in the owner’s manual. Replace the water pump impeller when the manual says, sooner if you run in sandy water. Check the spark plug each season. Keep fuel fresh and drain the carburettor before long storage. Grease the swivel and clamp screws occasionally. Flush with fresh water after salt use. Simple habits, and the motor will reward you with years of easy starts.

Using It on a Small Sailboat

Day sailers and small cruisers often need just a few horsepower to get in and out of the marina or home when the wind dies. The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale has enough push for many boats up to around 20 feet, depending on weight and the builder’s guidance. Its reverse gear makes docking easier than with a clutch only motor, and its low rated RPM suits displacement hulls. Tilt it up when sailing to reduce drag and keep weed off the prop.

Using It on a Tender

For a tender carrying two or three people with shopping or dive gear, a 5 HP motor gives noticeably more push than a 2.3. At around 60 pounds, it is still manageable to hand down to the tender, especially with a lifting line. The built in tank means no separate fuel can for short trips.

Speed and Range

A 5 HP motor won’t plane a heavy tender, but on a light inflatable with one person, it can get close. Most owners use it at a steady displacement speed, where it is quiet and very economical. For longer trips, carry a small approved fuel can.

Is the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale Right for You?

If you want a light motor with a proper reverse gear and enough power for a tender, dinghy or small sailboat, the answer is yes. If you need planing speed with passengers, look at the 8 or 9.9 HP models. For simple, dependable small boat power, the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is a great fit.

Single Cylinder Simplicity

The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale uses a single cylinder, single overhead cam engine with two valves and one carburettor. That is about as simple as a water cooled four stroke gets. Fewer parts means less to wear, less to service and less to go wrong far from help. It also keeps the weight down to around 60 pounds. Honda’s portables have a long reputation for starting on the first or second pull when they are looked after, and this one is no exception.

Choosing a Propeller

The standard three blade aluminium prop suits most tenders and small boats. At full throttle with your usual load, the engine should reach 4,000 to 5,000 RPM. If it falls well short on a heavy boat, a lower pitch prop can help. Honda’s propeller selector lists options, and we are happy to advise on the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale.

Ordering the Honda BF5DHSHNA 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 BF5DHLHNA: 5 HP, 20 inch
• Honda BF2.3DHSCH: 2.3 HP
• Honda BF8DK3SHA: 8 HP, 15 inch
• Honda BF10D3SH: 9.9 HP, 15 inch

Questions About the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is brand new.

Does it have reverse?

Yes, forward, neutral and reverse.

Does it have a fuel tank?

Yes, a built in tank.

How heavy is it?

About 60 pounds.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes.

Buy the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale

For an inflatable, dinghy or small boat with a 15 inch transom and a 5 HP rating, the Honda BF5DHSHNA for sale is light, simple and has a proper reverse gear. Add it to your cart, or contact us first with any questions.

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