1998 15 HP Honda Marine Engine Specifications

Honda outboard marine engines have been distributed in the United States since 1964. In 1998, the Honda BF-15 was part of a catalog of more than 15 four-stroke motors for boaters, according to Honda Marine.

  1. RPM and Gear Ratio

    • The 1998 Honda Marine engine with 15 hp has a maximum output of 6,200 rpm and a minimum of 5,000 rpm with a wide open throttle. The gear ratio of the motor is 2.1 to 1.

    Composition

    • This engine has two cylinders that operate as a four-stroke motor. The engine features a spline that connects to the propeller hub using eight teeth.

    Propeller Options

    • The 1998 Honda Marine engine with 15 hp can use a variety of three- and four-blade propellers. Three-blade propellers range from 9.25 to 11.25 inches in diameter with a pitch from 7 to 11 degrees. Propellers with four blades are 9.25 inches in diameter and also have a pitch between 7 and 11 degrees.