Honda Outboards have the JD Powers award for a second year........

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.

-Greg

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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.