New 250

[HondaRay]

If you haven't checked it out...photos and specs of the new 250 are on the Honda Marine web site.
Note the air intakes on the top of the cowling...they are functional.
With very little run time and chance to setup...the motor runs competitive.

[HondaRay]

Will try and go to the lake later in the week for more testing...kinda bad weather for the first of the week.
The engine is rigged on a 921 Phoenix (21'6") with 4 gel cell batteries, spare prop and a TH marine oxygen generator in the rear compartment...not a lightweight setup.

[Fishmark]

Excited to hear your results. Is it going on your 921?

[HondaRay]

I am presently running the prototype 250 on a Phoenix 921. My new boat is being built, should be ready by the time the productions engines are available in the United States. And my new boat will be the 921.

[Fishmark]

I fished with you in Sandusky, is why I asked. The Merc ran good!

[Hickory Legend]

How is the milage going to shake down compared to the 225

721 Pro XP

[HondaRay]

Mark,
Good to hear from you. You are correct about the Verado Pro...it is a hoss. Because the steering and rigging is Verado specific, the 921 you rode in will be sold with the Verado.
Really a great rig.
Honda is a couple of months from releasing the new 250. It truly has some great features that the tournament fisher"person" is going to love. The performance will be comparable with most 250's, the gas mileage is absolutely miser.
Trust me, 721 Pro XP, you will drool when you see this engine in life...maybe next weekend if you ever get home from China.

[Hickory Legend]

Singapore as I type, they have some great deals over here. I just can't find a 65 fter with a trolling motor. LOL
721 Pro XP

[Tommy13]

I have been trying to find all the info I can on the new motor. Looking forward to hearing more.

[HondaRay]

The displacement has been increased to 3.6 by stroking the 225 block.

The cowling has a cold air induction system...cold air is directed into the intake chamber

An exhaust fan removes heat from the engine

The gearcase is redesigned for improved performance. The water intakes have been changed to allow more water flow at higher mountings.

Blast technology

Overall the motor seems to be competitive and loses little speed with a heavy load

Still a fuel miser and the same Honda dependability

[Coy]

Ray would like to see your new boat.Stop in at Nashville Marine next time you are on Priest,we are now Phoenix dealer.You going to be at boat shows,hope to see you then.

[HondaRay]

Great to hear from you Coy. I will definitely see you...good luck to the best outboard tech in the universe.

[joeschon]

Whats a new Honda going to cost?

[HondaRay]

I will know pricing by the first of the year...but I would expect in line or not too much higher than the competition???

[HondaRay]

Used the 250 in my first Bassmaster tournament last week. On a 921 Phoenix the engine performed great. Holeshot good, even with livewells full and full tournament gear.
Speeds were comparable with same boat with Pro XS...within 1/2 mile an hour. And still need more prop testing time.

[Smiffster76]

any data on the fuel mileage from your tourney and practice?

[HondaRay]

No...just that I practiced Tuesday and Wednesday, fished the tournament Thursday and Friday and started with 3/4 tank on my gauge...and came home with over a 1/4 tank. And absolutely ran all over many lakes.

[HondaRay]

Should pick up my new 921 Phoenix with the 250 Honda tomorrow. Will be doing more tests with props and such soon.

[BrianN]

Call me when you need a co-pilot. We're finally getting rid of a lot of this water at Savannah. The lake is producing right now.

[HondaRay]

Got new 921 today...getting boat ready to go to Miami Boat Show and Daytona Motor Speedway. Looks pretty good>