Completely redesigned for 2007, Honda Marine’s BF90 and BF75
4-stroke outboard engines offer boaters two models that provide
immediate response coupled with smooth, powerful acceleration
and fuel efficiency in both fresh and salt water.
Both the BF90 and BF75 engines feature a number of Honda
design exclusives, including:
Honda’s exclusive Boosted Low Speed Torque
(BLAST) system advances ignition timing throughout the entire
rpm range, resulting in explosive hole shots;
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic
Control (VTEC™ - BF90), utilizes mild cam lobes to operate the
intake valves at low rpm, and engages a high output cam lobe
for high rpm operation;
a Lean Burn Control system uses an oxygen
(O2) sensor to automatically adjust the air/fuel mixture
according to speed and load while maximizing power throughout
the acceleration range, providing greater fuel economy in
cruise mode;
a 3-Way Cooling System reduces heat by
allowing the cylinder head to run slightly cooler than the
engine block, greatly reducing engine wear and maximizing
engine power;
44 Amp Flywheel (magneto) type alternator
utilizes small neodymium magnets in the flywheel housing,
contributing to the units’ light weight and offering “‘Best in
Class” 35 Amp battery charging capacity.
The Honda BF90 engine is available in both 25-inch and
20-inch shaft models, while the BF75 comes in a 20-inch shaft
length. All new Honda outboard engines for recreational use have
a non-declining, 3-year limited factory warranty that is the
same on the last day as it is on the first.
Visit www.hondamarine.com.
Minn Kota®’s New Terrova™
Minn Kota®’s new Terrova™ trolling motor took home Best of
Show honors in the Boating Accessory category at the 49th annual
International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST)
show held in Las Vegas. The New Products Showcase competition
drew 600 tackle and accessories entries.
Minn Kota brand manager Joe Brown said, “This is by far the
most advanced bow-mount trolling motor we have ever
manufactured. Its development is a direct result of extensive
consumer research and input from avid anglers to better
understand how they fish with our products.”
Terrova showcases a breakthrough stow and deploy mechanism
featuring fall-away ramps that effortlessly deploy the motor
into the water along with a balanced motor design that greatly
reduces stowing effort. The innovative electric steering
platform for Terrova has been engineered to provide incredibly
responsive and precise steering, with resolution of less than
one degree.
An all-new ergonomically designed corded foot pedal comes
standard with Terrova. Its low-profile design puts less strain
on the foot and ankle, and offers anglers the best of both
worlds in steering options – heel-to-toe or left/right steer
buttons.
These motors are offered in 55-lb (12 volt), 80-lb (24 volt)
and 101-lb (36 volt) thrust levels, with optional AutoPilot™ and
Universal Sonar 2.
Visit
www.minnkotamotors.com for more information.
Yamaha F150
The F150 from Yamaha Marine satisfies the needs of anglers
looking for quiet, fuel-efficient power for mid-sized boats.
Yamaha has traditionally used V6 powerheads for engines in
this range. For the F150, Yamaha broke that tradition and
instead uses a compact and lightweight Inline-4 powerhead. This
actually has a greater displacement than Yamaha’s two-stroke V6
outboards with the same power rating - 2.7-liter vs. 2.6-liter -
while weighing in at only 466 pounds.
The F150 is an ideal motor for single installation on boats
from 17- to 22-feet and for dual installation on boats from 23-
to 27-feet. Counter-rotating models are available in 25-inch
shaft lengths for dual installations to keep the boat tracking
true.
While our four-strokes are popular with saltwater anglers,
this F150 will find a home on just about any boat, including
pontoons, deck, flats, deep V and offshore models.
The powerhead features lightweight forged pistons and
specially heat-treated crankshaft and connecting rods for
additional durability and strength. A flywheel dampener reduces
crankshaft vibration for smoother operation and less wear on the
engine’s internal components. Gear case components are also
stronger including the clutch, shift cam and specially
heat-treated forged gears. In addition, water-sealed outer walls
reduce engine noise.
The engine itself features a double-overhead cam design for
greater valve timing control plus four valves per cylinder in
Yamaha’s Crossfire Valve System to provide clean, powerful
combustion. A crankshaft offset by 10mm provides larger intake
volume making way for the four tuned intake tubes coupled with a
large-volume intake silencer to boost the torque in the low- to
mid-RPM range for quick acceleration. The composite-made intake
tubes and silencer help reduce overall weight of the motor. A
blow-by gas reburning system removes any unburned fuel from the
exhaust gases and routes it back into the fuel delivery system
to be more-efficiently burned.
The large displacement and 4-to-1 exhaust system increase
exhaust efficiency to enhance maximum power output while a 2:1
gear ratio provides strong acceleration.
To reduce engine noise as much as possible, the F150 features
a labyrinth exhaust system and water-sealed outer walls.
Available with a 20- or 25-inch shaft length, the F150
features a wide-range power trim and tilt that goes from -4
degrees for quick hole shots to +16 degrees to improve top-end
performance. The F150 can also be raised and lowered while the
boat is on the trailer with the conveniently located pan-mounted
tilt switch. On counter-rotation models, the pan-mounted trim
switch can be located to the outward side for ease of use.
For additional information visit
www.yamaha-motor.com.
