Since the release of its first outboard engine, the GB30, in 1964, Honda has committed itself to the development and production of environmentally-responsible 4-stroke outboard engines. Honda’s founder, Soichiro Honda, strongly believed that discharging oil into the water was bad for everyone ? the water itself, the fish that lived in the water, and the rice which grew in the water ? and took on the long-term challenge of overcoming the difficulties of size, weight and lubrication inherent in the development of a 4-stroke outboard engine. Following in Mr. Honda’s footsteps, Honda Marine today remains the leader in environmentally-responsible four-stroke outboard engine technology. In 1971, Honda added the 45 TWIN and 75 TWIN to its lineup, and by 1998 offered a full complement of outboard engines and offered the industry’s first full line of four-stroke outboards ? long before other outboard manufacturers realized the advantages of the clean, reliable power plants and followed suit.
Today, Honda Marine engineers work to ensure that every Honda outboard model ? ranging from 2 to 225 horsepower ? sets the standard for fuel efficiency and ease of operation while staying true to the core Honda attributes of durability, quality, reliability and quiet operation. Additionally, Honda Marine’s full line of current production models meets rigorous California Air Resources Board (CARB) 3-Star standards, ensuring their availability and regulatory compliance in all 50 states.