New Outboard Company ?

[solanderi]

I am in the market for a 20 hp 4 stroke electric start outboard for my inflatable. While surfing, I came across this interesting link about an outboard company I had never heard of named Parsun.

http://www.parsunoutboards.cn/

Anyone with info or input about this motor? Thank you,

Greg

 

[Boatsb]

If you are in Florida I can hook you up with a Merc. I have a buddy who is a dealer. He owns a hatt too.

 

[solanderi]

Thank you. Please PM me. To be perfectly honest, I have been partial to the Honda but am willing to take a look at all my options.

 

[krush]

Go yamaha

 

[J's Dream]

Yamaha makes a good outboard...but a small one like 20hp that's 4 stroke is just too complicated. I have a 25hp Yamaha 4 stroke, and it seems to always be in the shop for something.

The jets on the carb are TINY, clogging all the time.

IMHO, look at a 2 stroke.

 

[krush]

You can't buy a new 2stroke.

 

[J's Dream]

You can't buy a new 2stroke.

Really?

http://www.onlineoutboards.com/Yamaha-25-hp-25MSH.html

In fact, this was in their FAQ section:

2-Strokes: Why are 2-stroke portable outboards becoming increasingly harder to find?

You may have noticed that only a handful of portable 2-strokes are available today. For smaller outboards, most manufacturers are turning to cleaner technology such as 4-strokes to comply with new EPA emissions standards. 2-Stroke Yamaha portables use a 100:1 pre-mix which has allowed Yamaha to continue to sell these products in the United States for an extended period of time under present EPA standards. Even with this cleaner pre-mix ratio, some locations may prohibit the use of 2-stroke outboards. Prior to purchase, you should verify that the waterway in which you intend to use your new outboard does not have regulations prohibiting the use of 2-strokes.

California Residents: Yamaha 15hp and 25hp 2-strokes are not for sale in California.

 

[krush]

Essentially the 2006 EPA rules are tough and a normal 2smoke (non direct injection) can't meet it. This applies to sales of new motors.

I don't know if existing stock can be sold legally or not.

 

[Sparky1]

Obviously it can be sold, except for in California maybe.

 

[UNIQUE_NAME]

I am in the market for a 20 hp 4 stroke electric start outboard for my inflatable. While surfing, I came across this interesting link about an outboard company I had never heard of named Parsun.

http://www.parsunoutboards.cn/

Anyone with info or input about this motor? Thank you,

Greg

i remember coming across them a few years ago, they were canadian based. also remember a "sail" outboard they were selling. research i did suggested yamaha parts were interchangable, even spoke with someone at the company who confirmed this but nothing in writing, no distributers or repair shops in the americas at the time. i actually saw a sail 9.9 outboard on a dingy last week, i wanted to speak with the owner but missed when he took it out.

 

[newinlet]

I got 150 4 strokes on my seacraft 500 Hrs. sweet.
I got a 9.9 4 stroke Mercury on my inflatable - I do not like it - fwiw

 

[SLIDELLBIGAL]

If these new Chinese outboards are like anything eles they make and I am sure they are, You better get a set of American oars to go with them. I wouldn't buy one to cross my swimming pool.


Allen

 

[solanderi]

Certainly, not all is what it seems. Check out this Home Page for Tohatsu and you'll soon see that Tohatsu = Nissan = Mecury less than 40hp. Just a difference in which decal is slapped on at the factory.

http://www.onlineoutboards.com/Help.html?Question=Nissan-vs-Tohatsu

Newinlet, why don't you like your Mercury 9.9 hp ?

At the end of the day, I want to find a reliable, 4 stroke, electric start outboard. 4 stroke because they are quieter, less smokey, no pre-mixing etc. Electric start so that the admiral and eventually my little girl can get push-button starts without throwing out a shoulder. Still looking........

Greg

 

[newinlet]

Solanderi,
since day one I got my 9,9 four stroke it has been hard starting after it is warm. I bought this engine at West marine because my yamaha 8 had fuel problems ( 7 years old)while on vacation. I needed the tender to get me around so I bought the merc on a whim. Also after year one I have had a problem with the shift cable and the motor is very heavy to install on my Caribe tender. In all fairness all four strokes are heavier than a two stroke I have Yamaha 4 stokes on a seacraft I own and they are the best outboard I have ever had and I have owned most !!!