Gentlemen,

I have a question in regards to a 50HP (2005) Honda Outboard Motor I am thinking of buying.

1. Over all is this a reliable motor to purchase for saltwater use?

2. The seller is selling it with-out the control? I take that to mean the throttle, gear cables and so on correct?

3. What is the cost (more or less) of the control for that motor?

4. Should I buy this motor or look for another?

Thanks for you professional imput guy's,
Snookhawg

I have only had my new BF50 in saltwater use for about 4 months and love it. I'll leave a longer term owners to reply on long term perspective.

Recent research would peg NEW sidemount control box, t/t,elect start and cables/harness at about $300-$325.
Alternative Console top mount binnacle would run about $210 including the cable/steering cables. Then you would need the remote ignition harness and that probably adds another $150?

Good luck.

Thank you for your answer and hopfully someone that has used the motor in salt water will respond.

So over all you really like the motor then, great, I can buy this one for only $1,500 so having heard from you I guess I will.

Kind regards,
Snookhawg
Costa Rica