Hi,
I'm new here. I just purchased a 2004 boat with twin BF225 engines with 132hrs. I had a certified Honda tech check them and the report is below.
I would like to know the following.
1. What to watch out for with these engines. They are 2004 model.
2. From the serial numbers, can someone tell me if they are NMEA 2000?
3. Are they less weight than the new BF250?
4. They ran great in the sea trial and look brand new. Is it worth repowering to the BF250?
Thanks for any help. Here is the mechanics report:
"Port engine # BAHJ-1100629
Starboard engine # BAHJ-1100631
Starboard engine and Port engine : oil clean and good level , oil filters not Honda brand but appear to be new , removed thermostats and inspected area for any corrosion or pitting ( no issues at this time ) , lower unit gear lube is new and no metal found on drain screws , checked crankshaft for end play , one trim seal needs to be replaced on each engine , trim senders are stuck and need some lube or to be replaced , cowl lock latches need to be adjusted engine covers don’t come off without some struggle , sea starsteering end glands have minor leak support rods seem to be free in tilt tubes , spark plugs appear to be new
Compression specs ( psi )
Port 1. 200 2. 195 3. 200 4. 195 5. 195 6. 200
Starboard 1. 195 2. 195 3. 195 4. 200 5. 200 6. 195
In my opinion the motors have low hours on them however I couldn’t verify the time on the gauges"
I'm new here. I just purchased a 2004 boat with twin BF225 engines with 132hrs. I had a certified Honda tech check them and the report is below.
I would like to know the following.
1. What to watch out for with these engines. They are 2004 model.
2. From the serial numbers, can someone tell me if they are NMEA 2000?
3. Are they less weight than the new BF250?
4. They ran great in the sea trial and look brand new. Is it worth repowering to the BF250?
Thanks for any help. Here is the mechanics report:
"Port engine # BAHJ-1100629
Starboard engine # BAHJ-1100631
Starboard engine and Port engine : oil clean and good level , oil filters not Honda brand but appear to be new , removed thermostats and inspected area for any corrosion or pitting ( no issues at this time ) , lower unit gear lube is new and no metal found on drain screws , checked crankshaft for end play , one trim seal needs to be replaced on each engine , trim senders are stuck and need some lube or to be replaced , cowl lock latches need to be adjusted engine covers don’t come off without some struggle , sea starsteering end glands have minor leak support rods seem to be free in tilt tubes , spark plugs appear to be new
Compression specs ( psi )
Port 1. 200 2. 195 3. 200 4. 195 5. 195 6. 200
Starboard 1. 195 2. 195 3. 195 4. 200 5. 200 6. 195
In my opinion the motors have low hours on them however I couldn’t verify the time on the gauges"