Honda BF250DUCRA 250HP Outboard – 30in Shaft, Counter Rotation, V6
Simple rigging, Honda BF250DUCRA keeps pace at 250 horsepower. Counter-rotating gears pair with a standard twin, both on 30-inch shafts. Anglers rely on it for predictable starts, trip after trip.
- Rated at 250 horsepower
- Shaft length 30 inches
- Pairs with a standard-rotation twin
- V6 engine, proven configuration
- Built for sustained offshore running
Description
Support Honda BF250DUCRA in a port-side twin-engine installation when a 30-inch U-long shaft and mechanical counter-rotation are required. Its 3.6-liter V6 engine uses a 60-degree layout, 24 valves, SOHC operation, and VTEC technology, producing 250 HP at 5,800 RPM. Honda BF250DUCRA is a mechanical-control 4-stroke outboard with Programmed Fuel Injection, electric starting, remote mechanical controls, and Power Trim & Tilt. The configuration is listed for dual-engine offshore cruisers.
The 622-lb dry weight should be included in the complete twin-engine load, along with batteries, fuel, rigging, passengers, and onboard equipment. Its 30-inch U-long shaft addresses extended transom requirements, while the 5,300–6,300 RPM full-throttle range provides a setup reference for propeller selection. The 90-amp alternator supplies 60 charging amps for supported marine electronics. The listed oil capacity is 7.8 L with filter, with gearcase service governed by the Honda manual.
Key Features of Honda BF250DUCRA
- Mount the 30-inch U-long shaft on boats designed for extended transom reach.
- Counter-Rotation Drive — provides the listed port-side layout for twin mechanical-control systems.
- V6 Engine — combines 3.6 liters, 24 valves, SOHC operation, and 250 HP output.
- 622 lbs dry weight requires careful twin-engine transom and boat-balance planning.
- Programmed Fuel Injection manages fuel delivery throughout the supplied V6 4-stroke system.
- Remote Mechanical Control connects throttle and shifting to conventional helm rigging.
- Power Trim & Tilt changes engine angle during acceleration, cruising, docking, and trailering.
- 90 amps total with 60 charging amps support compatible offshore electrical equipment.
Reasons to Choose the Honda BF250DUCRA
The counter-rotation configuration gives this model a defined position in twin mechanical-control systems. Its U-long shaft suits high-transom boats, while the 250 HP V6 provides a clear output level for properly rated offshore cruisers using traditional rigging.
- Counter-rotation supports listed port-side twin use
- 30-inch shaft fits compatible U-long transoms
- Mechanical controls support conventional rigging
Applications & Use Cases
Honda BF250DUCRA is intended for port-side twin installations on offshore cruisers using mechanical controls and 30-inch transoms. It can support offshore fishing, coastal travel, harbor cruising, and recreational operation when the vessel accepts the combined weight and counter-rotation arrangement.
- Port-side twin offshore configurations
- Mechanical-control offshore cruisers
- High-transom vessels requiring 250 HP
Warranty, Support & Maintenance
The supplied product information lists a 5-year non-declining standard warranty. Follow the applicable Honda owner’s manual for the 7.8 L oil capacity with filter, gearcase lubricant, filters, spark plugs, cooling-system checks, mechanical controls, Power Trim & Tilt, and counter-rotation service. Confirm twin-engine rigging and warranty requirements before purchase.
Honda 250HP BF250DUCRA Counter Specs
| Brand | Honda Marine |
| Full Model Code | BF250DUCRA |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Engine Family/Series | V6 VTEC® (Counter Rotation - Mechanical) |
| Engine Type | V6 60° / 24-Valve SOHC / 4-Stroke |
| Displacement | 3.6 Liters (3583 cc) |
| Horsepower | 250 HP @ 5800 RPM |
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5300 - 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Induction System | Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
| Alternator Output | 90 Amps (60 Charging Amps) |
| Gear Ratio | 2.00:1 |
| Shaft Length | 30" (U-Long) |
| Dry Weight | 282 kg (622 lbs) |
| Bore x Stroke | 89 x 96 mm |
| Starting & Steering System | Electric w/ Remote Mechanical Control |
| Trim/Tilt Method | Power Trim & Tilt |
| Oil Capacity | 7.8L (with filter) |
| Recommended Fuel | 86 Octane |
| Standard Warranty | 5-Year Non-Declining |
| Application | Port-side mechanical unit for dual-engine offshore cruisers (30" transom). |












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