HONDA 60 HP BF60A1LRT OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

Sixty horsepower is a popular size for good reason. It is enough for a 16 to 18 foot aluminium boat with a full load, a family runabout, or a lighter pontoon, and it does not weigh as much as the four cylinder motors above it. The Honda BF60A1LRT for sale on this page is Honda’s standard 60 HP four stroke with remote control, power trim and tilt, and a 20 inch shaft. It is brand new in the crate and we ship it all over the world.

I have written this page for people who want the facts before they spend their money. You will find the model code explained, full specs, how it runs, which boats it suits, how it compares with the Power Thrust version, what it costs to keep, and how our ordering works. The price and cart are at the top.

The Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale, Summarised

The Honda BF60A1LRT for sale is a 60 HP, three cylinder, 998 cc four stroke with 12 valves and electronic fuel injection. It has a 20 inch shaft, remote steering and power trim and tilt. It weighs about 239 pounds dry, charges your battery at 17 amps and uses a 2.07:1 gear ratio suited to lighter, faster boats. It is the standard 60, as opposed to the high thrust BFP60 Power Thrust model.

What BF60A1LRT Means

• BF: Honda four stroke outboard.
• 60: 60 horsepower.
• A1: series and type.
• L: 20 inch (508 mm) shaft.
• R: remote control.
• T: power trim and tilt.

Note that there is no P after BF. That P, as in BFP60A1LRT, marks the Power Thrust version with a bigger gearcase and prop for heavy boats. The Honda BF60A1LRT for sale here is the standard version, better suited to lighter boats where speed matters more than raw thrust.

Specifications of the Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale

These come from Honda’s published data. See the official Honda BF60 and BFP60 page to compare.

How It Runs

A bigger three cylinder

At just under a litre, the engine in the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale is noticeably bigger than the 808 cc unit in the 40 and 50. That extra displacement gives it more low and mid range torque, which you feel when pushing a loaded boat onto plane.

BLAST

Push the throttle quickly and BLAST advances timing and enriches the mixture briefly, for a stronger hole shot. It is especially helpful on boats carrying a full load of people and gear.

Lean Burn Control

At steady cruise, the engine can run leaner thanks to an oxygen sensor. Honda says that means up to 20% less fuel than others in its class at cruise speed.

Gearing for speed

With a 2.07:1 gear ratio, the standard BF60 is geared a little taller than the Power Thrust. On lighter aluminium and fibreglass boats, that helps top speed and keeps cruising RPM comfortable.

Boats That Suit the Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale

• Aluminium console boats from about 16 to 18 feet.
• Fibreglass runabouts and bowriders rated for 60 HP.
• Bass and multi-species boats with a 20 inch transom.
• Lighter pontoons used on calm water.
• Small bay boats and skiffs.

Check your capacity plate before ordering. If your boat is heavy, especially a big pontoon, the Honda BFP60A1LRT Power Thrust will usually perform better. If your boat can take more, look at the Honda BF75D4LRTA or BF90D5LRTA.

Standard 60 or Power Thrust?

This is the key decision with a Honda 60. The standard Honda BF60A1LRT for sale is lighter, at 239 pounds against 256 for the Power Thrust L shaft. It has a smaller gearcase and taller gearing, which suits lighter boats and gives a bit more speed.

The Power Thrust has a larger gearcase, a bigger prop, a lower 2.33:1 ratio, more charging power, wider steering angle and an easy dock steering feature. It is built for heavy boats that need thrust more than top speed, such as pontoons and work boats.

Rule of thumb: V-hulls and runabouts, standard 60. Heavy pontoons and work boats, Power Thrust. If you are in between, tell us about the boat and we will help you choose.

Maintenance

Service the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale after break-in, then every 100 hours or yearly: engine oil and filter, gearcase oil, plugs, fuel filter, anodes, grease points and trim fluid. Replace the water pump impeller and inspect the timing belt at the intervals in the owner’s manual. Flush after salt or dirty water. Manuals are free on the Honda Marine site.

Warranty

US recreational buyers get five years of coverage, transferable and non-declining. Other countries follow local distributor terms. See the Honda warranty page.

Ordering the Honda BF60A1LRT 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. Arrange to unload the crate on delivery.

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

See all Honda outboard motors, the 60 HP Honda outboards page, or the full shop.

What Comes in the Crate

The Honda BF60A1LRT for sale arrives complete on its 20 inch leg with cowling, owner’s manual and Honda’s standard hardware. Being a remote motor, it also needs a control box, main harness, key switch, gauges or a display, steering, a battery and a propeller. Some of these may carry over from an older compatible Honda setup. Inspect the crate before signing and photograph any damage.

Break-In and First Service

For the first several hours, vary the throttle and avoid long periods at full throttle or at one steady RPM. Follow the owner’s manual for the exact steps. Then change the oil and filter and check the gearcase oil. It is a small expense that pays off over the life of the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale.

Choosing a Propeller

At wide open throttle with a normal load, aim for 5,000 to 6,000 RPM. If the engine falls short, drop the pitch. If it runs past the range, go up. Aluminium V-hulls and runabouts usually take more pitch than heavy boats. Honda’s propeller selector is a helpful starting point.

Rigging the Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale

Remote rigging covers mounting, steering, controls, harness, gauges or a display, battery cables and a fuel line with a water separating filter. A marine technician is the best choice for most owners. Start with the anti ventilation plate roughly level with the bottom of the hull and adjust after a water test. Use through bolts and recheck them after the first few trips.

Repowering an Older Boat

Check the transom for rot, cracks or corrosion. Replace old fuel hoses and the primer bulb, and fit a water separating filter. Inspect or replace worn steering. Consider a new battery. If you are replacing a two stroke, remove oil injection tanks and lines you no longer need. The difference in noise, smoke and fuel use with the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale will be obvious from the first trip.

Using Trim

Trim fully down for take off, then trim out gradually once on plane until the boat runs freely and the steering lightens. Stop before the bow bounces or the prop slips. Trim down into a head sea and slightly up in a following sea. Good trim use makes any boat faster, drier and more economical.

Fuel, Storage and Salt Water

Use clean, fresh fuel through a water separating filter. Before storing for more than a few weeks, change the oil, add stabiliser and run the engine briefly, flush with fresh water, check the gearcase oil and store the motor trimmed down. In salt water, flush after every trip, check anodes every season and touch up chipped paint. In hot climates, keep the boat covered and run the engine every couple of weeks.

A Day With the Motor

You launch at dawn, lower the motor and turn the key. It starts at once, quietly. You idle out, then push the throttle and the boat climbs onto plane easily despite three people and a full cooler. At cruise, the engine hums along and you can talk normally. You fish all morning with the electronics running, and when the wind builds in the afternoon you trim down and ride home comfortably. A quick flush at the ramp and you are done. That is the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale doing exactly what it should.

Why a 1.0 Litre Three Cylinder Works So Well at 60 HP

Outboard makers have tried many engine layouts at the 60 horsepower mark: big twins, three cylinders, four cylinders, even small turbocharged units. Honda’s choice for the BF60 is a 998 cc three cylinder with four valves per cylinder and a single overhead cam. There are good reasons for it.

A three cylinder is lighter and more compact than a four, which helps keep the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale down at about 239 pounds. It has fewer moving parts, which means fewer things to wear and less friction. And with the right firing order and balancing, it runs smoother than you might expect. Honda uses four valves per cylinder here, 12 in total, which lets the engine breathe well at higher RPM and helps it make its power without straining.

The result is a motor that feels strong low down, revs freely enough to hit its rated power, and does it with good economy. It is a sensible, balanced design, the kind Honda tends to favour.

Real World Speed and Fuel Use

People always want to know how fast their boat will go and how much fuel it will burn. The truthful answer is that it depends on the boat. A light 16 foot aluminium boat with one person will behave very differently from a loaded 18 foot fibreglass runabout.

The best guide is real testing. Honda publishes performance data for its outboards on many different boats, with speed, RPM, fuel flow and the propeller used. Have a look at the Honda performance tests and find a hull close to yours. That will tell you far more than any brochure claim about what the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale can do on your boat.

In general, owners of 60 HP Honda motors report that cruising fuel use is modest, especially compared to older two strokes, thanks to fuel injection and Lean Burn Control.

Electrical Power

The alternator on the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale produces 22 amps with 17 amps for battery charging. That comfortably supports a fish finder, GPS, lights, a livewell pump and a small stereo. If you run heavy electrical loads, such as a big amplifier or several pumps, the Power Thrust version offers a stronger 27 amp alternator with 22 amps of charging, which is worth considering.

New Versus Used

Used 60 HP four strokes are common, and some are fine buys. But you seldom know the full history. Was it serviced on time? Flushed after salt? Did it overheat? Was it ever run without water? Has the gearcase been damaged? A new Honda BF60A1LRT for sale starts at zero hours with a clean record and factory warranty coverage where it applies. For a motor you plan to keep for years, that certainty is worth a lot.

Getting Ready Before Delivery

Shipping, especially international, takes time. Use it to prepare so the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale can be fitted as soon as it arrives.

• Remove the old motor and inspect the transom.
• Repair any rot, cracks or corrosion.
• Replace old fuel hoses and install a water separating filter.
• Check or replace steering.
• Order controls, harness and gauges or a display if needed.
• Charge or replace the battery.
• Choose a first propeller.
• Book a rigger.

Common Mistakes Buyers Make

Ordering the wrong shaft length is the most common. Next come choosing the standard 60 for a heavy pontoon that really needs the Power Thrust, exceeding the boat’s capacity rating, forgetting controls and harness, mounting on a damaged transom, never checking wide open throttle RPM, skipping the first service and letting fuel go stale. Avoid those and the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale will give you years of good service.

Why Buy From Us

We are an online outboard dealer shipping worldwide. We sell proven brands like Honda because our customers want motors that start and keep running. When you buy the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale from us, you get a genuine new motor in its factory crate, honest advice on fit and setup, and help with shipping and customs paperwork.

Finding Service Near You

Honda has marine dealers and distributors in many countries, and routine parts such as filters, plugs, anodes and impellers are widely available. Before you order, look up your nearest service point with Honda’s dealer locator or your local distributor.

Safety

Always wear the kill switch lanyard. Carry life jackets for everyone aboard, a way to call for help, a paddle and a basic tool kit. Check fuel and oil before each trip and tell someone your plans. Honda’s safety tips are worth reading at the start of every season.

Who Buys the Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale

Anglers with 16 to 18 foot console boats, families with runabouts, fishing lodges with fleets of small boats, rental operators, and people repowering older boats that still have plenty of life left. Most tell us the same thing afterwards: they can’t believe how quiet and smooth it is compared to what they had before.

Living With the Motor Over Ten Years

When you buy an outboard, think about the next decade, not just the first summer. With the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale, a typical owner who uses the boat regularly will do a basic service once a year, replace the water pump impeller every few years depending on conditions, replace anodes as they wear, and change wear items such as plugs and filters. Inspect the timing belt at the intervals Honda gives and replace it when due.

Fuel costs stay low thanks to fuel injection and Lean Burn Control. Unexpected repairs are rare on well maintained Honda four strokes. And when the time comes to sell, Honda motors tend to hold their value well, especially with a record of regular servicing. Keep your receipts and a simple log of hours and services from the start.

Salt Water Use in Detail

Many 60 HP boats spend time in bays, estuaries and along the coast. Honda protects its motors with multi layer paint, sacrificial anodes, stainless steel parts and sealed electrical connectors. That is a good start, but salt is relentless. After every salt trip, flush the engine through the flush port for several minutes and rinse the outside, paying attention to the swivel bracket, steering parts and trim rams. Check the anodes each season and replace them when about half worn. Touch up chipped paint on the lower unit before corrosion spreads. Spray the powerhead with a corrosion inhibitor now and then, and keep the cowling seal clean.

Do those simple things and the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale will look and run well for many years, even in salt water.

Trolling and Slow Speed Running

For anglers, slow speed behaviour matters as much as top speed. The Honda BF60A1LRT for sale idles smoothly without loading up or stalling, and its fuel injection keeps the idle steady even when the engine is cold. For very slow trolling in wind or current, a drift sock or a small electric trolling motor on the bow can help fine tune your speed and position. The main engine will happily sit at idle for hours if needed.

Why Honda Engineering Counts

Honda started as an engine maker and still is one at heart. Its outboards share ideas and parts with its cars, motorcycles and power equipment, which is why they tend to start easily, idle smoothly and run for a long time with ordinary care. Honda was also one of the first major outboard brands to commit fully to four stroke engines, long before emission laws pushed the rest of the industry that way. That head start shows in how refined and dependable its mid range motors are, and the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale is a good example of that approach: simple, light and built to keep going.

Keep a Service Log

From the first day, keep a simple record of engine hours, services, parts replaced and any issues. A notebook in the boat or a note on your phone is enough. It helps you remember when the next oil change or impeller is due, it helps a mechanic if something ever goes wrong, and it adds real value when you sell the boat. A well documented Honda BF60A1LRT for sale history is one of the best things you can hand the next owner.

Similar Honda Outboards

• Honda BFP60A1LRT: 60 HP Power Thrust, 20 inch.
• Honda BFP60A1XRT: 60 HP Power Thrust, 25 inch.
• Honda BF50D4LRTA: 50 HP remote.
• Honda BF75D4LRTA: 75 HP.
• Honda BF90D5LRTA: 90 HP.

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FAQ: Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Honda BF60A1LRT for sale is new in the factory crate.

Is this the Power Thrust?

No. This is the standard BF60. The Power Thrust is the BFP60.

Shaft length?

20 inches.

Weight?

About 239 pounds dry.

Prop included?

No, it is sold separately.

Worldwide shipping?

Yes.

Buy the Honda BF60A1LRT for Sale

For a 20 inch transom boat rated at 60 HP, the Honda BF60A1LRT for sale is a light, lively and economical choice. Add it to your cart, or ask us anything first.

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