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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.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Honda's 8hp Outboard is portable, fuel efficient and powerful. Offering more of what you want: more battery charging power, easier to use features, quieter performance, better reliability, and dependable performance in a portable package. Add in the Power Thrust design, and you’ve got an even more powerful and world-known Honda four-stroke motor, with 60% more thrust in reverse and 15% more in forward.
Key Features
PGN Ignition
Shallow Water Drive
Power Tilt Available on Select Models
Better Performance for Heavy Loads
Reverse Exhaust Relief for Increased Manueverability
Engine Alert System that Keeps You Informed
4-Front Corrosion Protection System that Fights the Elements
Auto Start Enrichment for Easy Starts
Lightweight Rounded Design
Integrated Carrying Handle for Easier Transport
Best in Class High Output Charging
Pendulum Mount System for Smooth Operation
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Honda BFP8DK3LRT Power Thrust Four Stroke
Horsepower: 8hp
Cylinders: 2 cyl
Shaft Length: 20" Long
Steering: Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric + Manual
Weight: 123 lbs
Tilt Range: 71°
Trim Range: 5-Stages 4°-8°-12°-16°-20°
Full Throttle Range: 4500 - 5500 rpm
Displacement: 222 cc
Induction System: Carb
Cooling System: Water Cooled
Warranty: Honda Marine 5-Year Warranty
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