Outboards

[MannY]

Hi,

New to boating, thought the best way is to start with something small and cheap, just incase I break it got myself a 10ft tinny and a 3.5hp. The 3.5 I have just doesn't pull it through a fast current on a windy day.

I'm in the market looking for a cheap second hand 5HP outboard or a cheap new one. Has anyone used a Vortex or Parsun outboard? how are they compared to any other branded outboard?

Cheers

Edited April 8, 2013 by MannY

[Geoff]

If you go second hand , most of the well known brand names have good reliability.

Just have the seller run the motor for you & check the compression. If it starts easily & has both good & even compression it should be OK.

There is normally a good selection for sale in the auctions or clasifieds.

For your boat , I would be leaning towards a 10 hp motor , it's better to have more power than just enough.

Also , contact Huey , he may have something available or give you a good deal on a new motor.

Geoff

[Catchin Jack]

Call Huett Marine at Cowan, he will look after you mate.

[Basil D]

Plenty of second had motors atm and I would 10hp mate 5hp wont make much difference to what hou already have.

[MannY]

Thanks guys.

Huett Marine don't have a second hand 10HP at the moment, but will keep in touch with them just in case something comes available.

Cheers