ferrispeterchris
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Looking for a small o/b for Daughters rubber duck/tender and came across this locally. Don't think they have a gear shift lever, how do they work? Centifrugally or summat? More importantly are they easy to operate?
Mariner 2.5 2 stroke
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VicS
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Fixed drive ITYWF
Quite common with the very small outboards
Good little engine if its all in running order. Unless vendor insists that has a new pump impeller factor into negotiations for a new one sooner rather than later. ( Behind prop so easy to access)
Would be nice to be able to check the gear case oil for water. Milky looking oil = new seals needed
Got a year or serial number to look up details.
Owners manual should be downloadable from Brunswick Marine's website if that is not with it.
http://download.brunswick-marine.com/download/main;jsessionid=105vjo07c1lcd?type=corp
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blampied
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No you get gear shift on the 3.3 the 2.5 is permanently in gear, turn the engine all the way around to go in reverse
RichardS
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It sounds as if it has a centrifugal clutch like the small air-cooled Hondas you see everywhere. I prefer a gear selector but people get used to fixed drive.
Richard
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ferrispeterchris
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Thanks for your replies, I take it the engine ticks over until you increase the revs then the drive cuts in? What price do they go for, my guy is asking £200 which I think is a bit steep?
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Mrnotming
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I feel your daughter would prefer the 3.5 Mercury or similar, as it has neutral as an out of gear position.
No, the drive is permanently engaged once the engine runs.
Downside of the 3.5 is that the impellor lives a little way up the leg,and will need more care in assy/ disassembly
Did it last year and the engine is like new again.
+1 VicS
No, the drive is permanently engaged once the engine runs.
Downside of the 3.5 is that the impellor lives a little way up the leg,and will need more care in assy/ disassembly
Did it last year and the engine is like new again.
+1 VicS
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Halo
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I have one of these and it is fine. Light weight and reliable. Can easily fill cooling system with salt and carp over time.
If the engine is turning so is the prop. It is permanently engaged even when you are starting it.
It does not have a kill cord so not too sure about a young child using it.
If the engine is turning so is the prop. It is permanently engaged even when you are starting it.
It does not have a kill cord so not too sure about a young child using it.
ferrispeterchris
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Not sure I like the permanently in gear feature. If you look at the photo it seems to have a kill cord fitted though!
RichardS
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It sounds as if I was wrong and it's not like the small centrifugal clutch air-cooled Honda. Bearing in mind how some people find the Honda bit difficult to use, I would agree with you and avoid any O/B which is permanently in drive. It sounds like an accident waiting to happen!
Richard
Davy_S
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I have the Evinrude 3.3, it looks exactly the same, plus impeller behind the prop, no gears. A complete doddle to use as long as you don't ground the plastic prop!
ianj99
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Its not a problem, the thrust at idle is negligible. My Yamaha does have a clutch lever but no reverse and I find it no advantage over friends Mariner with no clutch or gear.
laika
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I have one. Good little engine. Not much poke and louder than I'd like it to be but we don't have a big tender and having something light to manhandle on and off the boat is good. Yes it stays in gear. I would not call the idle thrust "negligible" but then I don't claim huge competence with outboards. I certainly don't pull the cord until we're pointing in the right direction and ready to go and stopping involves pulling out the kill cord with enough way on to reach the intended destination. Occasionally I get that wrong....
VicS
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No its a fixed drive!
My Seagulls both have fixed drive, and I have used a small Yamaha with fixed drive.
No problems, esp for a youngster.
Its stupid old farts who cannot get the hang of not having a clutch.
Alpha22
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Fixed drive..... same as the Mariner version .... all the same engine, just different badges. No problems with the fixed drive... much less to go wrong. Easy to hold the boat with one hand on tick over. Nice light engine.
Topcat47
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£200.00 is not a bad price for a sound example. I've been offered £350 for my Tohatsu 3.5 not that it's in any danger of being sold anytime soon.. These smaller 2-strokes are popular largely because they have been replaced by heavier and more complicated 4-strokes.
Heckler
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permanent in gear, no clutch, got one, superb machine, bought of forumite, beat investment yet!
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Spuddy
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I've got the 2hp version. The lack of a gearbox has been no problem. Good idea to turn petrol tap off at end of session but keep engine running until fuel in carb in emptied. Advanced driving means switching off while approaching destination and coasting the last yard - very satisfying when successful.
RichardS
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Alpha22
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The 2.5 can also be very simply uprated to the same power as the 3.3
Open out the throttle leaver slot... the witness marks are in the moulding. Remove the throttle slide and carefully saw enough from the top to allow it full travel.
Although its probably not worth it on a small dinghy..... it just points the nose hight in the air, uses more fuel and makes more noise!!!
Open out the throttle leaver slot... the witness marks are in the moulding. Remove the throttle slide and carefully saw enough from the top to allow it full travel.
Although its probably not worth it on a small dinghy..... it just points the nose hight in the air, uses more fuel and makes more noise!!!
VicS
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So is mine.
