Honda Marine Recognized By J.D. Power And Associates



ALPHARETTA, Ga., February 16, 2006 - Honda Marine today
announced


that its EFI engines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with


Four-Stroke Engines" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Marine
Engine


Competitive Information Studysm. The study reports Honda Marine
outboard


engines scoring 913 out of a possible 1,000 points. Presented Thursday


during a special ceremony at the Miami International Boat Show, the
event


marks the second consecutive year that Honda Marine has secured this
honor.


The study also indicates that boat owners are increasingly aware
that


higher-technology engines deliver a superior overall boating
experience,


and that there is an increased demand for quiet, efficient,
clean-running


engines.


"J.D. Power and Associates' recognition is a testament to
Honda


Marine's commitment to customer service, dealer excellence and
superior


product performance," said John Fulcher, senior manager, Honda
Marine.


"From automobiles to outboard engines, Honda extends its proud legacy
of


technological innovation and leadership."


Best known for its work in the automotive industry, J.D. Power
and


Associates has, in recent years, expanded to serve a number of other


industries, including marine engines.


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Editor's Note:



Hondas were the highest ranked EFI four-stroke engines in the J.D.
Power
and Associates 2005-2006 Marine Engine Competitive Information
Studiessm.
2006 study based on responses from a total of 12,255 owners of 2004 and
2005 model year boats registered between June 1, 2004 and May 31, 2005.
www.jdpower.com/cc

Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
manufactures
and markets a complete range of outboard marine engines. Its
comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by environmentally
advanced 4-stroke engines.

Information for media regarding Honda Marine's products is available
at
www.hondanews.com.

Consumer information, including model overviews and updates, video
clips,
and complete specifications regarding Honda products, is available at
www.honda.com.

Hondas were the highest ranked EFI four-stroke engines in the J.D.
Power
and Associates 2005-2006 Marine Engine Competitive Information
Studiessm.
2006 study based on responses from a total of 12,255 owners of 2004 and
2005 model year boats registered between June 1, 2004 and May 31, 2005.
www.jdpower.com/cc

Honda Marine, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
manufactures
and markets a complete range of outboard marine engines. Its
comprehensive product line is powered exclusively by environmentally
advanced 4-stroke engines.

Information for media regarding Honda Marine's products is available
at
www.hondanews.com.

Consumer information, including model overviews and updates, video
clips,
and complete specifications regarding Honda products, is available at
www.honda.com.


Well - just so you know, I spent $1000 fixing my 2001 4 stroke honda last
year when the circuit board went out. This engine had 130 hours on it. I
thought Honda's were bullet proof, but not always - in addition Honda
performed 6 different re-call operations on that engine (those were done for
free) - pretty major ones too. My 4stroke is not EFI. The $1000 involved the
Honda dealer getting my boat to them and then dropping it off. Here is the
sheriff towing my bennington after it broke down:

http://www.hyperx.com/photojournalweb/2005/Boat%20&%20Father's%20Day%20June%202005/index.html

Dan

I spoke to several friends in the business at the last boat show, these
are people I know for years, they know I'm not in the market for a
boat. They all said the same thing, if you want a four stroke (and most
said they wouldn't buy one themselves, 2 stroke fuel injected was what
they would go) the one to buy is the Verado. What surprised me the
most, the one every one said to stay away from because of problems, the
250 HP four stroke Yamaha. I'm not sure if it's the fuel in my area
causing the problem.

"Dan J.S." wrote in message
...
Here is the
sheriff towing my bennington after it broke down:


http://www.hyperx.com/photojournalweb/2005/Boat%20&%20Father's%20Day%20June%202005/index.html


I'm surprised the sheriff didn't cite you for not putting a life jacket on
the funny looking baby. ;

-Greg

wrote in message
oups.com...

Honda Marine Recognized By J.D. Power And Associates



ALPHARETTA, Ga., February 16, 2006 - Honda Marine today
announced


that its EFI engines ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with


Four-Stroke Engines" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006 Marine
Engine



JD Power..........heh.

"Dene" wrote in message
...

"Dan J.S." wrote in message
...
Here is the
sheriff towing my bennington after it broke down:


http://www.hyperx.com/photojournalweb/2005/Boat%20&%20Father's%20Day%20June%202005/index.html


I'm surprised the sheriff didn't cite you for not putting a life jacket on
the funny looking baby. ;

-Greg



Funny you mentioned that. He actually had to look twice to see if it was
real or not... haha...