Posted: 10/05/2025
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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging

By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Posted by Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Honda's 15hp Outboards are as convenient as you can get. At just 104 pounds, they are among the lightest in their class. Yet they have all of Honda Marine's DNA: quiet, reliable, fuel efficient, and loaded with features. Like the highest output charging system in their class, giving you plenty of power for all your electronics, even when trolling. Add in easy one hand starting, shallow water drive, power tilt, and much more, and you’ve got the ideal combination of power and portability.
Key Features
Large Displacement for Better Performance
PGM Ignition
Shallow Water Drive
3 Stage Carburetion for Better Fuel Economy
Power Tilt Available on Select Models
Engine Alert System that Keeps You Informed
4-Front Corrosion Protection System that Fights the Elements
Easy One Hand Starting
Auto Start Enrichment for Easy Starts
Lightweight Design
Integrated Carrying Handle for Easier Transport
High Output Charging
Pendulum Mount System for Smooth Operation
Convenient Up Front Tiller Controls
Longer Tiller Handle for Better Control
EZ Steer Friction Control
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Honda BF15D3LHT Four Stroke
Horsepower: 15hp
Cylinders: 2 cyl
Shaft Length: 20" Long
Steering: Tiller
Starter: Electric + Manual
Weight: 133 lbs
Tilt Range: 72°
Trim Range: 4-Stages 8°-12°-16°-20°
Full Throttle Range: 4500 - 5500 rpm
Displacement: 350 cc
Induction System: Carb
Cooling System: Water Cooled
Warranty: Honda Marine 5-Year Warranty
