15hp Honda tiller

[Spiderpig]

Wondering if there are any 15hp Honda outboard owners out there that can vouch for the engines. The 2 cylinder 4 strokes have a reputation for vibrating. I owned a suzi 15hp 4 stroke a couple of years ago and the vibration as terrible.

[craig308]

I had one along time ago was a good motor but a bit gutless but it was smooth and great on fuel

[CT]

I've got a Honda 8 on the tinny mate if you want to drop round and check it out or take it for a spin. 96 model from memory.

Cheers
Craig

[Spiderpig]

Is the 8hp a 2 cylinder Craig?

[pipifin]

Are you looking new? Or an older model?
I have a 20hp..... and everyone is sick of me raving about it.
If you are after an older model, I know someone in the park of Emus that has a 15hp that may be able to answer any questions.

[Dan5]

Something sounds wrong with your 15 Suzi......we had one on a 10ft punt for use in the marina and it ran like a swiss watch......definatly no vibration issues what so ever........Has it been to a mechanic?.......

Dan

[Spiderpig]

Yeah its a square shape Honda Pip, might be interested in that. Thanks mate.

They all do it Dan, I know the local Suzi dealer and was talking to him the other day about them again. Being a 2 cylinder 4 stroke the pistons move up and down together causing the shaking/vibration. I had the engine on an OLD quinnie and the vibration caused noise louder than a 2 stroke!! Probably alright in a marina for short trips, but 10km up the creek and it would give you the sh!ts.

Might catch you at the BBQ on Friday Craig.

[CT]

Yes, two cylinder square top model.

Should be there Friday unless its pouring or stupidly windy.

Cheers
Craig

[davo]

I know a bloke with a 20HP Yamaha 4 stroke and I nearly bought one myself. Great engine.

[GBC]

I've spent a fair bit of time with a square top 15. They idle fine and plane like a two stroke. I wouldn't say they were necessarily worse than any others, but the anchor in the well up the front of the Quintrex explorer definitely gets a bit of a harmonic going when it touches the hull if you know what I mean. 60 k.g. Is a bit rich for a portable motor IMHO.

[Spiderpig]

I bought it, it is definitely smoother than a 15hp suzi 4 stroke. I have only done a uick 10km trip but I am impressed so far.