My notes on researching inflatable boats started in 2006-and continuing. This blog tracks my observations during my search for a dive inflatable. I also turned on AdSense for a trial period so there may be related advertising shown on my pages, we'll see how it goes and decide later to remove it or keep it. Go here to start at the beginning: http://inflatableboatbuying.blogspot.com/2008/04/why-i-created-this-blog.html

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Outboards made in China

Things change as time goes on!

3 years ago I would not have entertained the idea of buying a Parsun or Sail outboard marine motor. But now I would.

Parsun is using the expired copyright to the Yamaha 2 stroke series and the internet discussions are talking about a 1/3 less in price (real?).

The Parsun's replacement parts have been commented on by repair places that says they seem to be better made and are interchangeable with the real Yammies.

By now the prices have kinda caught up as the dealerships are beginning to show up on US soil. The first ones I saw were in Canada.

And now guess what?

I see the china made 2 strokes are running cleaner, 4strokes are starting to show up on the list of choices. Still at $500 less that the competitors.

I've been told that Mercury is now made in China along with Tohatsu and Nissan. Suszuki's are still made in Japan I think.


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