Honda BF60A1JRTA Outboard Motor

20" Shaft | Remote Control | Electric Start | Power Tilt | 40 Jet HP | Silver

Overview

The BF60A1JRTA is a jet-drive outboard designed specifically for shallow-water operation. While based on Honda’s 60 HP platform, this jet drive configuration produces 40 jet horsepower and replaces the traditional propeller with a water jet pump—allowing the engine to run in areas where props simply can’t.

This model is ideal for rivers, rocky shallows, sandbars, and debris-filled waterways. Remote steering, electric start, and power tilt make operation easy from the helm, while the jet drive provides safer operation in shallow or obstacle-prone water.

Unlike propeller-driven engines, jet drives trade top-end speed for access and control. The BF60A1JRTA shines in environments where water depth is limited and reliability matters more than maximum speed.

Key Features

• Jet Drive Propulsion – Allows operation in shallow, rocky, or debris-filled water.
• 40 Jet Horsepower Output – Tuned for jet performance rather than prop speed.
• 20" Shaft Configuration – Designed specifically for jet drive mounting.
• Remote Control Operation – Helm-based steering and throttle control.
• Electric Start & Power Tilt – Easy operation and shallow-water positioning.
• Honda Reliability – Proven durability in demanding conditions.

FAQs

Q: Why does this engine produce 40 jet HP instead of 60 HP?
A: Jet drives lose horsepower through the pump system; this is normal and expected.

Q: What water depths can a jet drive operate in?
A: Jet drives can run in significantly shallower water than prop-driven outboards.

Q: Is this engine suitable for lakes and open water?
A: It can be used, but jet drives are best suited for shallow rivers and restricted waterways.

Q: Does this model use a propeller?
A: No. This is a jet-drive outboard and does not use a prop.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.