Small Boat Motor Options

[Milosh]

Hi All , long time reader researching , but first proper post top ask advice

I have bought a cathedral hull runabout for some bass fishing with son but now need motor. 3.1m x 1.2

Possibly start with sneaker for now on small dams.

but ideally want some form of out board for bigger dams

Say 2 - 5 Hp

1) Parsun's look good from purchase price than similar service cost to others.

2) Is a mariner or Yamaha that much better ?   I am told resale , but my 50hp Yamaha  is proving to not have a great resale value ( or just no demand )

3) With the already low fuel usage of a 5hp is a 4-stroke any advantage over a two stroke

Any opinion and first hand experience you can share will be greatly appreciated .

 

[Mangrove Jack]

Hi, a friend of mine has a Parsun which is a 3 or 3.5hp I think. He bought it new and has ben using it for the past 6 months on a small f/g dingy here in the EC. He loves it and has nothing but good things to say about it. I saw him just yesterday and asked him about it....says it is going fine. He uses it on the Fish River, Kariega and mainly trolls with it.....runs on air he says.

 

[christopheradam]

Hi Milosh.

I have the Parsun 5.8 HP 2-Stroke. I have used it a lot since I purchased it and I have not had any issues with the motor. The services are R 500 a pop and the power on the motor is really good for its size. The fuel consumption is excellent. Typically I will take 6.25 L of fuel out for the day (6-7 hours of which 3-4 hours is running time) and will have about 1.1 L left. I go full throttle most of the time.

The inflatable I use it on is similar in dimension to your boat but it has quite a lot of drag in the water and I still manage a good 22 kmph on the water in calm conditions.

I purchased mine at Motor King and Marine in PTA. They have spares and do the services for me and it comes with a warranty. Personally I believe that Yamaha and the like are excellent but their price is insane and that takes the joy out of buying one. I don't believe that in the small outboard class paying R15k for a 5 hp is justifiable. I got an excellent motor and inflatable for less than that. All new and with warranties etc etc etc. It serves its purpose and functions beautifully.

Regards

Chris

 

[Limpopoking]

I have a little Suzuki 5hp 4-stroke and I'm totally in love with it. It goes on the sniff of an oil rag and is so quiet.

I also have a Parsun 9.8 and although I haven't used it really, it seems quite ok, runs remarkably smoothly. I do know that they have crap resale value though. I think there is a lot of market bias toward the well known brands.

Not sure about the likes of Titan/Seanovo etc. At least Parsun is well established here. Also the chaps at Motor King are very helpful.

 

[Milosh]

Thank you for inputs ,  seems Parsun is a workable affordable solution , just resale an issue.

I think testin the waters with an entry level 2-5 hp parsun is way to go .

Now to stop thinking and drive through to Motor King and Marine !

 

[Limpopoking]

Check this one out mate... You should be able to sell the duck quite easily.

http://www.gumtree.co.za/a-boats-jet-skis/brits/suzumar/1001100906530910009069209