3.5 Marina

[Alsib]

Hi i know it might be small for some of you guys but what are your views on the Marina 3.5 ive seen some internet views but there negitive or would the little susuki be better.

[popeyethesailor]

I have the Tohatsu 3.5 which is the same as the Mariner lovey little engine

[kerny]

Originally Posted by popeyethesailor

I have the Tohatsu 3.5 which is the same as the Mariner lovey little engine

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[Ribtecer]

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[kaman]

Originally Posted by Alsib

Hi i know it might be small for some of you guys but what are your views on the Marina 3.5 ive seen some internet views but there negitive or would the little susuki be better.

I think you are referring to a Mariner 3.5hp four stroke and the Suzuki 2.5hp four stroke.????
I own a Suzuki 2.5 hp and it is a cracking little engine.
It is used as an auxiliary engine on my Sib - the main engine being a Tohatsu 20hp 4 stroke.
The little Suzuki does have a few minor issues - but nothing that can't be rectified with a drill and screw driver.
It is super light and has proved to be super reliable during my 5 year ownership.
I probably clock up 20 + hrs per annum on it.
I have knowledge of the Mariner 3.5hp also.
It is a bigger heavier more robust unit.
If it is for a main sib engine and weight isnt paramount it would be the Mariner 3.5hp every time for me.

[Alsib]

Hi thanks yes it would be as a main engine .Would prefer the little extra of the 3.5 .I know there not speed boat engines but do need a reliable one.Ive done the rowing thing before .

[philpot]

There is one on ebay Alan for £400, 2007. It looks in decent condition.

Are you going to be free one afternoon this week mate.

Phil