{"product_id":"honda-bf60a1jrta-outboard-20-inch-shaft-electric-start-manual-tilt-silver","title":"Honda BF60A1JRTA Jet Drive Outboard - 20\" Shaft | Remote Control | Electric Start | Power Tilt | 40 Jet HP | Silver","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHonda BF60A1JRTA Jet Drive Outboard - 20\" Shaft | Remote Control | Electric Start | Power Tilt | 40 Jet HP | Silver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJet Drive Propulsion\u003c\/strong\u003e – Allows operation in shallow, rocky, or debris-filled water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40 Jet Horsepower Output\u003c\/strong\u003e – Tuned for jet performance rather than prop speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20\" Shaft Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed specifically for jet drive mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemote Control Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helm-based steering and throttle control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectric Start \u0026amp; Power Tilt\u003c\/strong\u003e – Easy operation and shallow-water positioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHonda Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e – Proven durability in demanding conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does this engine produce 40 jet HP instead of 60 HP?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Jet drives lose horsepower through the pump system; this is normal and expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What water depths can a jet drive operate in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Jet drives can run in significantly shallower water than prop-driven outboards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this engine suitable for lakes and open water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It can be used, but jet drives are best suited for shallow rivers and restricted waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this model use a propeller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. This is a jet-drive outboard and does not use a prop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honda","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54651204337955,"sku":"PVHON-BF60A1JRTA","price":7872.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/Honda-Marine-40HP-JD_9c2939bb-36fc-43aa-a661-fdd0cf0ae413.jpg?v=1768833353","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/products\/honda-bf60a1jrta-outboard-20-inch-shaft-electric-start-manual-tilt-silver","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}