Sail Outboards

[charlied]

hey anyone ever hear of sail outboards...came across them on ebay and looked up there websight....a little bit cheaper than a merc....any thoughts

 

www.sailoutboardscanada.com

[boatman]

I read on an outboard forum that they are copies of Yamaha designs that didn't meet EPA standards, but that the 4 strokes are exactly the same as new Yamahas. Maybe they are under license or maybe they are a rip-off? If I was going to buy one then I'd probably go with a 4 stroke if it was indeed the same as a new Yamaha.

 

I do know that their 2.5hp Gull Outboard counterparts have a bad reputation.

 

I'd be leary since there isn't much of a dealer network and they are made in mainland China. If I was going to dump that kind of money into a new motor I'd get something with a good track record and dealer/parts network. Its not much of a deal if you can't get parts and service easily.

 

 

Ningbo YongWang Motorboat Co. Ltd is the parent company.

Edited January 6, 2007 by boatman

[Bernie]

If someone asks me about a product such as that or an old worn or poorly maintained motor I ask how far out on the water they generally go or if they keep a good set of oars.