Honda 5 hp (no), Honda 8 hp (yes) on CD 25

[Tom Foley]

After two days using the Honda 5 we have decided to return it and get an 8 hp classic, 4 stroke, long shaft Honda to replace our defunct 22 year-old 8 hp Mariner. The 5 sounds like a lawn mower, vibrates a lot, and labored to get back in the Kennebunk River at 1/3 falling tide. The classic is smaller and lighter than the new round shape. The dealer (Great Bay Marine, Newington,NH) said you can't find them on the Honda web site. The extra $400 will be worth it.

[carldoc]

Just curious. Electric start,alternator, and price?

[Tom Foley]

The 5 is $1600 and the 8 is $2000. This is about $400 below list. They are pull start. An alternator is available for both.

[Roy J.]

I haven't heard of any 4 strokes over 6hp that can get into the well and/or allow the top to close. Did this require modification of the well? Is this a long shaft? Does it com ein a short shaft version? Any idea what it weighs?

Thanks for the heads up and in advance for the additional info.

Roy

[Tom Foley]

The classic 8 is available in short shaft and weighs about 75 pounds. I have seen the 8 and it is just a bit taller than the 5. It doesn't look much different than a 2 stroke. I may have to cut down the motor mount about an inch or let the lid rest on the motor. The mount was adjusted by the previous owner by inserting a wedge on each side to make the mount close to vertical and about an inch forward. I'll know better next week when the motor arrives.

I found that I still had to motor with the lid up using the 5. Not exhaust, but not enough air.

Tom

[Mike Johnson]

my honda 8 fits without any modifications. i just had to take the tiller handle off before mounting and that was it.

[Tom Foley]

No need to remove it to install. Just point it down at a 45 degree angle by opening the by pass spring. Pull up the throttle as the motor is placed on the mounting.