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
Horsepower: 2.3 HP (4-stroke)
Shaft Length: 20"
Starting: Manual
Drive Type: Tiller Handle
Weight: 31 lbs
Cooling system: Forced Air
Features
Reliable, efficient 4-stroke design
Meets NMEA 2000 standards - on-board connectivity
Lean Burn Control® - Superior fuel efficiency
BLAST® System - improves acceleration at low speeds
Programmed Fuel Injection - Powerful performance
Superior Battery Charging - More usable power
High Performance Gearcase - gets you going faster
3 Position Tiller Handle - comfortable and easy to use
Engine Alert System - Keeps you informed
4-Front Corrosion Protection System - Fights the elements
Lightweight
Ultra Low 3 Star CARB Emissions
True 5 Warranty
Center Mount Tiller - Easier control
Power Trim/Tilt
Offset Crankshaft Design - better performance
Easy Maintenance
Non-Linear Mounting System - smoother operation
Mikuni Intake System - better performance
Fisherman Friendly 800 RPM Trolling
Built-In Pitot Tube
Available in 20 and 25 inch shaft models
Type: 4-Stroke OHV, 1 Cylinder/2 Valves
Displacement: 57.2 cc (3.49 cubic in)
Bore & Stroke: 45 mm x 36 mm (1.8 x 1.4 inches)
Full Throttle RPM Range: 5,000-6,000 RPM
Rated Power: 2.3HP (1.7 kW)
Cooling System: Forced Air
Ignition System: Transistorized
CARB Rating (California): 3-STAR, ultra low emission
Fuel: Unleaded 86 octane
Fuel Tank Capacity: 0.29 US gal (1.1L)
Starting System: Recoil
Exhaust: Under Water, Above Propeller
Lubrication: Oil Slinger System
Trim Range: 4-Stage: 5°, 10°,15°, 20°
Tilt Range: 75°
Gear Ratio: 2.42:1
Steering Angle: 360° pivot
Propeller: 3-Blade Plastic
Diameter X Pitch: 7.25 x 4.75 inches
Overall Width: 285 mm / 11.2 in
Transom Height: 571 mm / 22.5 in
Dry Weight: 14 kg / 31 lbs

