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52 MPH Tritoons with 350 HP - Under $80K!
Current Factory Rebates on 2026 Honda Outboards
Honda Marine has released significant factory rebates on 2026 outboard models. As a Honda Marine Premier Partner since 2014, we pass those savings directly to our customers. Current pricing on the BF350 V8 is competitive with — or below — comparable 250 HP models from other manufacturers.
Up to $10,000 off select 2026 Honda models.
Pricing is available by request. Contact us for a current quote on any Honda outboard.
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As an authorized Honda Marine Certified Dealer, we offer the full lineup of Honda outboards, genuine parts, and factory-trained service.
Honda Marine Dealer Awards
Georgia's Most Decorated Honda Marine Dealer
Over a decade of Honda Marine recognition — from service excellence to record-breaking V8 sales.
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Top Service & Sales Award
10 consecutive years of Honda Marine's highest dealer recognition for service and sales excellence.
#1 BF350 V8 Dealer
Largest Honda BF350 V8 dealer in the United States — 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Dealer Council Founding Member
Founding member of the Honda Marine Dealer Council since 2015 — shaping the brand's dealer network from the start.
Largest Dealer in the Southeast
Honda Marine's largest dealer in the Southeast United States — every year since 2015.
Awards issued by Honda Marine North America. Sales and service rankings based on annual dealer performance data.
Real-World Performance Data
Twin Honda BF350 Performance Test: 2025 Avalon Catalina 2585CRB
A 2025 Avalon Catalina 2585CRB rigged with two Honda BF350 V8 outboards and a Lexor HP 21P stainless prop was put through a full performance test on July 16, 2024. The result: 700 combined horsepower on a 25-foot tritoon platform, with full RPM, speed, and fuel consumption data across the entire throttle range.
This is real-world data — not manufacturer estimates. If you are considering a twin-engine build, this document gives you a clear picture of what twin BF350s actually deliver on the water.
Independent Test Data
Real-World Performance Test Sheets
Independent third-party test data on competing 350 HP outboards — the same boats and conditions used in our comparison above. Honda wins on top speed, every time.
Honda BF350 — Prop Performance Data
Top speed: 52.2 mph — fastest in class
Honda BF350 — Godfrey AP275 28 ft Test
Real-world test data on a 28 ft Godfrey AquaPatio with the Honda V8 BF350
Honda BF350 — Real-World AquaPatio Test
Independent performance report: Honda V8 BF350 on a Godfrey AquaPatio pontoon
All test data sourced from independent manufacturer and third-party publications. Each engine tested on a different hull under varying conditions.
Independent Test Data
350 HP Outboard Performance Comparison
Four engines. Four independent tests on comparable 26–28 ft pontoon platforms. Real measured results — not manufacturer estimates.
| Measure | Mercury Verado V10 350 | Suzuki DF350A | Honda BF350 ★ | Yamaha F350 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Boat | Barletta L25UC | JC SportToon 26TT HTH | Tahoe 2585 Cascade | Evotti 723CS |
| Boat Length | 27.6 ft | 26 ft | 26.5 ft | 26.4 ft |
| Top Speed | 49.0 mph | 44.3 mph | 52.2 mph | 49.5 mph |
| 0–20 mph | 3.78 sec | — | 5.5 sec | 4.46 sec |
| 0–30 mph | 6.28 sec | — | 6.4 sec | — |
| Propeller | 19" pitch, 4-blade | 19.5" pitch, twin 3-blade | 17" pitch, 3-blade | 17" pitch, 3-blade |
| Source | Mercury test | Suzuki test | Boating Magazine | Yamaha test |
Honda BF350 ★
FastestTahoe 2585 Cascade (26.5 ft)
Top Speed
52.2 mph
52.2 mph
0–20 mph
5.5 sec
5.5 sec
0–30 mph
6.4 sec
6.4 sec
Prop
17" pitch, 3-blade
17" pitch, 3-blade
Source: Boating Magazine
Yamaha F350
Evotti 723CS (26.4 ft)
Top Speed
49.5 mph
49.5 mph
0–20 mph
4.46 sec
4.46 sec
0–30 mph
—
—
Prop
17" pitch, 3-blade
17" pitch, 3-blade
Source: Yamaha test
Mercury Verado V10 350
Barletta L25UC (27.6 ft)
Top Speed
49.0 mph
49.0 mph
0–20 mph
3.78 sec
3.78 sec
0–30 mph
6.28 sec
6.28 sec
Prop
19" pitch, 4-blade
19" pitch, 4-blade
Source: Mercury test
Suzuki DF350A
JC SportToon 26TT HTH (26 ft)
Top Speed
44.3 mph
44.3 mph
0–20 mph
—
—
0–30 mph
—
—
Prop
19.5" pitch, twin 3-blade
19.5" pitch, twin 3-blade
Source: Suzuki test
* Each engine tested on a different boat by independent sources. Results reflect specific hull, prop, and test conditions. Honda BF350 data from Boating Magazine / Honda performance report on Tahoe 2585 Cascade.
Honda Official Licensed Product
View M300 on Honda Marine →McLaren Performance M300 — 300 HP V6
McLaren Engineering took Honda's proven BF250 V6 platform and performance-tuned it to 300 HP — new camshaft, new ECU, new fuel injectors. V8 power in a V6 package. And Carefree Boat Sales was Honda's long-term reliability testing partner for this engine.
Carefree Boat Sales: Honda's Long-Term Reliability Testing Partner
Honda selected Carefree Boat Sales to conduct all long-term reliability testing for the McLaren Performance M300. Our team ran extended real-world performance trials on Lake Lanier — the same rigorous testing methodology we've used since our 2020 outboard trials that made national headlines. When Honda needed a dealer they could trust with a new engine program, they called us.
300 HP
Rated Power
@ 6,300 RPM
V6 SOHC
Engine
3,583cc · 24 Valve
3.5+ MPG
Fuel Economy
at cruise · 90 octane
Honda's True 5
Warranty
Transferable · Non-declining
McLaren-Tuned Camshaft
New camshaft delivers enhanced valve timing and high lift — the core of the M300's power upgrade over the base BF250.
Performance ECU
New Engine Control Unit with optimized ignition mapping and knock control squeezes every HP from the V6 platform.
High-Flow Fuel Injectors
New injectors supply higher fuel volume for peak power while maintaining Honda's legendary 3.5+ MPG cruise efficiency.
Honda VTEC Technology
Exclusive VTEC delivers the right combination of power, torque, and fuel economy across the full RPM range.
Extreme Duty Gearcase
Designed for law enforcement and military patrol boats — built to handle the hardest duty cycles on the water.
Honda's True 5 Warranty
The same coverage on day one as day 1,825. Transferable and non-declining — the best warranty in the outboard business.
Performance Research
Go Deeper: Performance Testing & Engine Guides
Real test data, head-to-head comparisons, and independent coverage — everything you need to make a confident engine decision.
Brand History
60 Years Ahead of Everyone Else: The Full History of Honda Marine — and Why the BF350 Changes Everything
Honda started building four-stroke outboards in 1964 when every competitor ran two-strokes. Sixty years of stubborn conviction produced the BF350 V8 — and Carefree has been the #1 BF350 dealer in the country three years running.
Read the full story →Performance & Testing
Honda BF350 V8 vs. Mercury V10: Real Test Data Proves Honda Is Faster
Side-by-side data: Honda hits 52+ MPH, beats both Mercury V10 engines on top speed, and costs 25% less.
Read the test →
Performance
Real-World Pontoon Performance Testing: The Numbers Speak for Themselves
16 Premier tritoons on Lake Lanier, all four engine brands, real data — from the owner who ran the tests.
Read the results →
Performance & Testing
Twin Honda BF350s on a Pontoon: Real-World Performance Test Results
A 2025 Avalon Catalina with two Honda BF350 V8s — full test data on what twin 350s actually do.
See the numbers →
Lake Lanier
Carefree Made Headlines Running Real Outboard Trials on Lake Lanier
Lakeside News covered our 2020 trials — 12 Premier tritoons, four engine brands, data that changed the conversation.
Read the coverage →
Engine Guides
Honda BF350 vs Yamaha 350: Which Engine Wins for Pontoons?
Head-to-head on horsepower, fuel efficiency, reliability, warranty, and total cost of ownership.
Compare engines →Performance & Testing
Honda BF350 on a Godfrey AP275 28 ft: Full Performance Test
Real-world test data on one of the most popular Honda + Godfrey combos we sell at Lake Lanier.
See the data →
Buying Guides
Godfrey vs Barletta — Why Godfrey + Honda V8 Wins Every Time
More power, better value, Platinum dealer support — and we'll demo both back-to-back so you can feel the difference.
Read the comparison →Ready to Talk Engines?
Visit us at Lake Lanier or Lake Norman to review current Honda engine inventory and factory rebate pricing in person.