Parsun Outboards

[JonL]

During my daily trawl through FleaBay for anything boat related, I came across a small cruiser powered by Parsun outboard. “Never heard of them –must be rubbish” was my immediate thought.

 

I did a little digging and the overriding factor appears to cost, generally they appear to be 25%-30% cheaper than “known” makes of outboard.

 

Now I’ve been having a long running battle with my outboard and a number of boats in the marina have very tired outboards, so if these are any good they may be an alternative to think about.

 

Anyone any knowledge, thoughts, comments or stories about Parsun outboards they would like to share please?

[by'eck]

There made in China - seem excellent value for money - more details here

[pistnbroke]

copy of Yamaha ..check out the bore and stroke and gear ratio.....The boat yard near me in australia was an agent ...sold 3 ...2 had misfire problem they could not solve and the third corroded bad ..but that was 5 years ago.

Edited April 28, 2011 by pistnbroke

[Proper Job]

Selva and Zongshen (China) are partners

 

Yamahas assembled in Europe have parts made by Selva in Italy and ...

 

the rest I suppose is history

 

Review link

Edited April 28, 2011 by Proper Job