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
The Honda BF25D3SHG represents Honda’s proven mid-range outboard engineering, delivering robust 25 horsepower through a sophisticated 3-cylinder SOHC 6-valve engine designed for diverse marine applications. The 15″ short shaft configuration with center mount tiller handle makes this outboard ideal for boats with higher transoms and shallow water applications, including bass boats, aluminum boats, and smaller vessels where direct operator control and optimal propeller positioning are essential.
Key Features
Increased Displacement for More Power
3 to 3 Induction
PGM Ignition
Forced Air Ventilation
3 Inlet Cooling
Engine Alert System
Corrosion Resistance
Easy Starting
High Output Charging System for More Power
Easy Maintenance
Convenient Controls
Forward Mounted Shift Lever
Gas Assist Tilt
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Honda BF25D3SHG Four Stroke
Horsepower: 25hp
Cylinders: 3 cyl
Shaft Length: 15" Short
Steering: Tiller
Starter: Electric
Weight: 155 lbs
Tilt Range: 64°
Trim Range: -4° to +12°
Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 552 cc
Induction System: Triple Carb
Cooling System: Water Cooled
Warranty: Honda Marine 5-Year Warranty
