New Outboard

[emandvee44]

Last Summer we bought a new dinghy, a 3D fast cat 2.80, and we are very pleased with it. Our old engine is a Honda 2, which pushes the dinghy along at 6 knots, one up in flat water. However, engine is 16 years old and I would like to replace it with a new higher hp Honda. The dinghy is rated for up to 8hp, but that would be a little heavy and I think the 6hp will give us enough speed for longer trips ashore even with 3 or 4 up.
I have been looking online for a supplier and I note that some are in the RYA 10% discount scheme.
My question: has anyone purchased a new Honda with the discount and if so where from? (I am of course looking for the lowest price before applying the discount

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Thanks,

Michael.

 

[Bradders]

I bought my Honda outboard last year from seamark Nunn - very good price and excellent service !

 

[GPS2]

I found Ely Boat Chandlers very competitive, efficient and helpful recently for a new Suzuki 2.5 outboard
https://www.elyboatchandlers.com/honda-outboards-23hp-10hp/honda-6hp-outboard-four-stroke-bf6shnu

 

[langstonelayabout]

If your outboard is light and reliable you should keep it!

We've all seen countless people struggling with newish, unreliable outboards. I have a 3 year old 4-stroke Mariner and a 'many years' old Suzuki 2-stroke 2.2. Yes, the Suzuki is the most reliable outboard I've ever owned.

Defo hanging onto the Suzuki for the back of my 3D inflatable.

 

[englishrobs]

I bought my Honda outboard last year from seamark Nunn - very good price and excellent service !

Seconded. Bought a Mariner 3.5 from them along with other sundries, speedy service, and very helpful responses to general enquiries

 

[No Regrets]

I have been unimpressed by the Honda outboards I have come across, perhaps I'm unlucky!?

Mercury is my preferred brand for small outboards, usually simple and easy enough to fix....

 

[PetiteFleur]

I also recommend Seamark Nunn, bought a 2.3 Honda from them a year ago, under a year old and good price.