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 BF60 is all about being the best. The best maneuverability and highest speed in its class. The best fuel economy. Best in class high output charging. And of course, best time out on the water. Available in two versions, the BF60 and the BFP60 Power Thrust offer powerful performance and exhilarating acceleration. Add in features like BLAST, Programmable Fuel Injection, a high performance heavy-duty gear case, Lean Burn Control, and variable speed trolling, and you’ve got a legendary motor that’s truly best in class.
Key Features
Instant Acceleration
Mikuni Intake System
Best in Class Fuel Efficiency
PGM-FI
Exceptional Manuverability
Engine Alert System
4-Front Corrosion Protection System
Additional Corrison Resistance
Fresh Water Flushport
Simplified Maintenance
On-Board Connectivity
High Output Charging System
Neodymium Magnet Flywheel
BF60 Charging: Develops a total 22 amps and 17 charging amps
Rudder Angle Indicator
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Honda BF60A1LRT Four Stroke
Horsepower: 60hp
Cylinders: 3 cyl
Shaft Length: 20" Long
Steering: Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric
Weight: 239 lbs
Tilt Range: 60°
Trim Range: -4° to +16°
Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 998 cc
Induction System: EFI
Cooling System: Water Cooled
Warranty: Honda Marine 5-Year Warranty

