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FIMAN1
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 Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:47 pm Post subject: why Honda's on C Dory's |
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| I noticed all the Pre owned C Dory's I have looked at have Honda Engines is there a reason? |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006
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City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
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C-Dory Year: 2007
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Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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The factory “recommended” Hondas engines back in the early 2000’s. I remember reading it in the factory sales brochures & website. Why that brand specifically, I don’t know. Someone else may have more detailed insight.
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bridma
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City/Region: Comox
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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Seems to me, south of the border prefer Honda's, north of the border, Yamaha's. Maybe it's something to do with servicing and spare parts.
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cmetzenberg
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City/Region: Santa Barbara
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:24 pm Post subject: |
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Honda has enjoyed a fairly long and consistent reputation for dependability (Yamaha has too). Perhaps this is just the result of lots of brand loyalty built over a few decades of providing a dependable product.
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jakevolvo@yahoo.com
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Honda outboards for life, they've only ever made 4 stroke outboards, and I would bet the r&d department has A LOT more money to play with. Just my thoughts |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012
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City/Region: SW Michigan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| jakevolvo@yahoo.com wrote: | | Honda outboards for life, they've only ever made 4 stroke outboards, and I would bet the r&d department has A LOT more money to play with. Just my thoughts |
A lot of Honda outboards are derived from their auto engines. The engine on my boat is based on the one in my car and shares a lot of the technology.
Can't think of any cars made with Yamaha engines... |
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jakevolvo@yahoo.com
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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| ssobol wrote: | | jakevolvo@yahoo.com wrote: | | Honda outboards for life, they've only ever made 4 stroke outboards, and I would bet the r&d department has A LOT more money to play with. Just my thoughts |
A lot of Honda outboards are derived from their auto engines. The engine on my boat is based on the one in my car and shares a lot of the technology.
Can't think of any cars made with Yamaha engines... |
Now that I think about it my Volvo xc90 has a 4.4L v8 in it built by Yamaha |
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thataway
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| Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2019 11:38 pm Post subject: |
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Most likely an economic issue. Honda gave the factory the best rebate/deal. Many boat builders have "deals" with the engine manufacturer. Some boat brands only have a certain brand outboard.
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Jack in Alaska
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| Posted: Thu Jun 27, 2019 2:16 pm Post subject: honda or???? |
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When I purchased my 83 22' CD at the factory they promoted the 70 hp Johnson. I already had a 115 Johnson, almost new waiting in Alaska for me to get home with a new CD w/o any engine. After wearing out that engine I purchased a new 90hp Honda for $$$$ reasons. It worked just fine and actually better than the 115.
All of that went away last Aug when some low life a--hole stole the whole dam thing.
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