Parsun update needed

alamos · 04 June 2012, 20:44

I've searched the archives but the only info I can see re Parsun 9.8HP is about four years old. Are there any recent reviews / information / opinions please? - Thanks - Andrew

Portholme · 05 June 2012, 07:53

Practical boat owner I think reviewed Japanese, US and other far east outboards of about 5hp last summer. General cncensus was that Japanese are by far the best

Max... · 05 June 2012, 08:18

Not sure if you are buying new here but maybe worth a thought that like a lot of brand-sensitive consumer goods you may find the initial cost savings of a budget engine are easily wiped out by huge depreciation come re-sale relative to a 'big name' engine.

SIBer · 15 June 2012, 20:37

I spent a few long evenings searching the net for Parsun info on a 9.8. There were more negative than positive comments internationally. I used google.com and google.com.au to search the US and OZ.

I then spent months tracking down a mint Tohatsu 9.8 2S.

willk · 15 June 2012, 20:41

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Originally Posted by SIBer

I then spent months tracking down a mint Tohatsu 9.8 2S.

You too, eh? I was lucky with mine - bought blind from Wales and turned out to be a cracker.

If Max... hurries up and gets the info for the impellor change, I might even get her on the water this season

SIBer · 15 June 2012, 20:52

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Originally Posted by willk

You too, eh? I was lucky with mine - bought blind from Wales and turned out to be a cracker.

If Max... hurries up and gets the info for the impellor change, I might even get her on the water this season

Mine cost me a lot from a stealer but it was fully serviced with new impeller, new fuel tank and connections and 6 months warranty. Half an hour with a techie showing me how to set it up was worth the £££ as this is my first outboard.