The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), along with an independent judging panel from Boating Writers International (BWI), awarded Honda Marine and the BF350 V8 the International Boat Builder's Exhibition (IBEX) 2024 Innovation Award for outboard engine technology, the industry’s highest honor for innovative and technological advancement. The NMMA and BWI presented the Honda Marine team the accolade during the IBEX conference at the Tampa, Florida Convention Center on October 1 as part of a ceremony recognising manufacturers of boats, engines, and accessories who have brought new products to market.
Boating Industry magazine, a publication serving all segments of the international, professional and recreational boating industry, named the Honda BF350 V8 outboard motor as a recipient of a Top Product of 2024 award. The Boating Industry accolade recognises the best products for the marine industry, ranging from boats to engines to accessories. Chosen from hundreds of products introduced or significantly updated since January 1, 2023, this year’s winners were evaluated and judged for innovation, impact on the marine industry, and how they advance their category overall.
Honda announced that the BF350 was among its products named as a Red Dot Award winner for 2024 in the Product Design category. The Red Dot Award, founded in 1955, is one of the most respected design awards in the world. This is the fifth consecutive year that Honda products have won a Red Dot award.
The all-new Honda BF350 V8 motor delivers what every marine enthusiast wants - maximum time on the water. The BF350 integrates innovative features including a broader, flatter torque curve; smoother power delivery throughout the engine’s operating range; ergonomically designed controls; excellent fuel efficiency; impressive charging performance; and superior reliability, ease-of-use, maintenance and ownership. A fully balanced, 60° offset precision crankshaft eliminates the need for a harmonic balancer - saving weight and seamlessly integrating with 60° engine design and nonlinear engine mount to provide exceptional operation with minimal vibration.
The engineering excellence of the Honda BF350 is rooted in the integration of Honda technological exclusives including VTEC® (Variable Valve Timing & Lift Electronic Control), the BLAST™ (Boosted Low Speed Torque) System, Lean Burn Control™, Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), a new Friction Reduction Technology, and Honda's Drive by Wire (DBW).
“Honda Marine is proud that the BF350 outboard has received a Top Products Award from Boating Industry Magazine, a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for 2024, and the IBEX Innovation Award for 2024. To be recognised for innovative design and industry impact is a true honor - underscoring the continued success of Honda Marine division to introduce innovative, high-powered outboards that make boating accessible to new and experienced customers,” said Daniel Sherlock, Director, US Honda Marine Division.