Honda 5hp Outboard Review

Honda 5hp Outboard Review.
I genuinely can't find a better engine on the market than the Honda 5hp 4 stroke outboard. I'm convinced this 2005 model is better than the modern versions.
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[@legotechniccreationsbygisu7487]

Also love this engine, got one for 180€ just had to replace a seal on the gearbox Just one hour and 20€in materials so worth it. Love this little engine very fuel efficient and so solidly build. Only disadvantage is that it’s quite heavy

[@DossingAroundInBoats]

Heavy yep, I guess that’s the price we pay to have the solid reliability.

[@josh-barth]

Nothing like a review for a 20 yr old motor.... 😉 They are great though, I love mine.

[@platinum9898]

I have a chance at buying this dirt cheap believe its a 1998 model but looks exactly like yours hope i can get it. How would you rate this compared to a similar 5 hp mercury?

[@DossingAroundInBoats]

From experience, the Honda’s are much more solid than the Mercs. Sounds like the Merc will be 2 stroke around that year.. so very different engines.
The Merc will probably be a bit lighter and may be a bit quicker but it all depends on what you’re doing. If you’re using in a lake you might lean towards the lighter engine but if using in the sea I’d choose the stronger engine of the 2 which in my opinion will be the Honda.
If it were my choice I’d go for the best condition of the 2 engines. Happy boating !