FS: Honda Marine BF20 Tiller Short Shaft-PICS

I have a 2015 Honda Marine BF 20 short shaft tiller portable outboard motor for sale. Motor is in excellent and does not have an hour meter. This motor was on a used boat I recently purchased and the shaft is actually too short for the boat so I need to upgrade to a longer shaft tiller motor. The motor has power tilt, electric and rope start.

$3300.00

Contact me via PM.

I will not ship.

Honda BF15 - 20 Outboard Engines | 15 and 20 hp Portable Outboard Specs and Features


Specifications:

Engine Type: 4-Stroke
Propshaft HP: 20 hp
2-Cylinder
Shaft Length 15" (Short Shaft)
Tiller Steering
Electric Start
Weight 129 Lbs
RPM Range: 5000-6000
Displacement: 21.4 cu. in. (350 cc)
Gear Ratio: 2.08:1
Standard Propeller:
4-Blade
Aluminum
9.25" x 10"
Factory Warranty: 5 years limited
Standard Features Include:
Forward, Neutral and Reverse shift
Twist-grip throttle
Single carburetor
Water cooled
12 Amp alternator
Power Tilt Feature:
Conveniently allows the user to tilt the unit out of the water
At low speeds acts like a power shallow-water-drive device, permitting access to the shallow water areas
Power trim and tilt.

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If that is the boat that it is being used it looks like the right length shaft to me . But sometimes pictures can be deceiving. Good luck with your motor sell.

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Originally Posted by scrat

If that is the boat that it is being used it looks like the right length shaft to me . But sometimes pictures can be deceiving. Good luck with your motor sell.

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Thanks......It's border line as the transom is 16" and when in motion it barely has enough water to keep the motor cool. The motor discharges in the tank and when the boat is at idle however, when in motion it does not.

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Originally Posted by KAYAKLIPJERKER

Thanks......It's border line as the transom is 16" and when in motion it barely has enough water to keep the motor cool. The motor discharges in the tank and when the boat is at idle however, when in motion it does not.

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it looks like you have a 4 blade prop !!! have you tried a 3 blade to see if that would fix your issue ??? a prop is a whole lot cheaper then a different motor !!! just saying !!!

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Originally Posted by strmwalker

it looks like you have a 4 blade prop !!! have you tried a 3 blade to see if that would fix your issue ??? a prop is a whole lot cheaper then a different motor !!! just saying !!!

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Thanks for the idea and I will try that.

Put on a small jackplate. Lots cheaper than a motor.

They make a small rigid aluminum Jack plate that is made to raise a long shaft motor on short transom boats. All you have to do is turn it upside down and bolt it on to drop your motor a couple of inches. My thought is a long shaft motor is going to be to deep in the water for your boat and the shallow water I'm assuming you fish in with that boat.

This is not my boat, but it is how I set my Jon Boat up with reguard to were to set the motor. I have a 15 merc on a jackplate CMC PT35. I run about 25-27 mph. 4 inch back is clean water. A Jackplate spacer would probably work.

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Suggest you go to this website and ask for some help.
www.customgheenoe.com • Index page

Good bunch of people and they will help you with your issue.

I believe you have a Gheenoe LT25 based on the 16" transom, but most guys still run a short shaft motor. Most guys mount there motor to where the cav plate is even with the drain hole OR higher for optimum performance. I'm pretty sure the factory even recommends a short shaft motor.

Here is how motor should be on boats. A jackplate will help with the adjustment.

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That is a fine motor U have. I have seen numerous Gheenoe on small lakes around here and most have jackplates. Yamaha has a "how to" about jackplates on their web page.
Impeller? New don't mean it is good. Someone dry starting can damage impeller. It could pee good at idle and not pee got at speed.

Just trying to help here. Jackplates change dynamics of engine height. Read Yamaha how to.

I am not an expert but I got Crappiestalker. :ThumbsUp