Honda Marine Debuts Outboard Jet Drive Engines

Honda Marine has unveiled three new outboard jet drive engines for operation in extremely shallow water.

The all-new 40 Jet, 65 Jet and 105 Jet models have no gearcase or propeller extending below the hull.  The low-profile foot design allows a boater to maneuver in minimal depths without the fear of getting a propeller caught or damaged on rocky, rough bottoms, shallows, underwater obstacles or other low-water conditions that would challenge a prop-driven outboard.

“The launch of the new Honda 40 Jet, 65 Jet and 105 Jet will power boaters to shallows where prop engines can’t go,” said Will Walton, assistant vice president, Honda Marine. “These engines mark Honda’s entry into a new segment of the market. The combination of powerful jet pump technology with Honda’s legendary marine powerheads gives our customers a wider choice of Honda marine outboard motors to meet all their boating needs.”

All three new Honda Marine models include overhead camshaft design, electric starting, multi-port programmed fuel injection for quick starts, water cooled systems and a freshwater flush port. The jet models are covered by the best-in-class Honda True 5-year non-declining warranty for both powerheads and jet pumps.

The Honda Marine 40 Jet and 65 Jet models are available at Honda Marine dealers now, with a starting US MSRP of $11,360 and $13,357, respectively. The 105 Jet outboard will be available by the end of 2017 and pricing will be announced at that time.