New outboards on eBay

[nigelm]

I've been looking out for a small cheap (ish) outboard on eBay and have seen lots of ads for a make called HangKai , they seem very reasonable .

Has anyone on here bought one ?

I was thinking I'd rather get a older "name" motor than one I never heard of before ................

 

[MoodySabre]

Presumably made in a communist country and therefore Red Hangkai

Sorry Nige - I haven't a clue. Personally I'd rather have a known and trusted make.

 

[Lakesailor]

Google is your friend.

http://cnzjyuanhang.en.alibaba.com/product/399679910-212737359/Outboard_motor_6_0_HANGKAI.html

 

[VicS]

They appear to be 2 strokes so unlikely to comply with the emissions regulations that came into force as part of the RCD a few years ago It will probably therefore be illegal to import sell or purchase them in the Uk, or anywhere in the Eu for that matter, for recreational use

 

[nigelm]

Presumably made in a communist country and therefore Red Hangkai

Sorry Nige - I haven't a clue. Personally I'd rather have a known and trusted make.

That was my gut feeling to be honest , just have to keep looking .

 

[Lakesailor]

The 15HP one claims to be CE approved

 

[rafiki_]

They appear to be 2 strokes so unlikely to comply with the emissions regulations that came into force as part of the RCD a few years ago It will probably therefore be illegal to import sell or purchase them in the Uk, or anywhere in the Eu for that matter, for recreational use

I don't think it is illegal to buy, but it is illegal to distribute a non-compliant engine. While they are likely to be non-compliant, just because it is a 2-stroker does not infer it is automatically non-compliant.

If you buy one, I don't think there are any Agencies out there enforcing the regs in use.

I also saw this engine on fleabay yesterday. £290 inc delivery sounds a real bargain.

 

[BarryH]

If they're anything like Chinky motorcycles......steer clear. Nil backup, spares or support of any use. At least if you buy a secondhand unit for the same price spares/backup is no more than a phonecall away.

 

[Spyro]

If they're anything like Chinky motorcycles......steer clear. Nil backup, spares or support of any use. At least if you buy a secondhand unit for the same price spares/backup is no more than a phonecall away.

If it's just for occasional use off the back of a tender I'd be tempted at £290 inc postage for a 3.5hp 2 stroke. At that price it's disposable. Not even worth paying for servicing. It says comes with a 2 year guarantee.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5HP-TWO...at_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item3f0ebad685

 

[neale]

The 15HP one claims to be CE approved

Can't see it somehow. Unless this is the other CE that Chinese companies were using. I understand it stood for Chinese Export or some such thing. Was designed to look very similar to the European certification CE but there were subtle differences in the design.

 

[neale]

If it's just for occasional use off the back of a tender I'd be tempted at £290 inc postage for a 3.5hp 2 stroke. At that price it's disposable. Not even worth paying for servicing. It says comes with a 2 year guarantee.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-5HP-TWO...at_Engines_EngineParts_SM&hash=item3f0ebad685

18kgs seems a little heavy to me and with a 25:1 oil ratio it's gonna leave a slick in the water

 

[neale]

Can't see it somehow. Unless this is the other CE that Chinese companies were using. I understand it stood for Chinese Export or some such thing. Was designed to look very similar to the European certification CE but there were subtle differences in the design.

Found it!

 

[maxi77]

The CE mark is a manufacturer applied mark indicating the manufacturer claims the product meets the appropriate EU requirements. Quite how seriously it is enforced and what penalties could be applied to a chinese company I do not know.

 

[baltic]

I looked at an other well known chinese brand 4 st a while ago to replace mine I found a local lad who bought one 2 years ago brand new he is now chasing parts for it and cant find any he gave up and bought a honda in the end

 

[colvic987]

I looked at an other well known chinese brand 4 st a while ago to replace mine I found a local lad who bought one 2 years ago brand new he is now chasing parts for it and cant find any he gave up and bought a honda in the end

and got a 5 year guarantee with the honda as well....

 

[Davy_S]

and got a 5 year guarantee with the honda as well....

I think its 6 now!

 

[neale]

The CE mark is a manufacturer applied mark indicating the manufacturer claims the product meets the appropriate EU requirements.

Or not. See the link in post 12.

 

[st599]

The 15HP one claims to be CE approved

CE approved (Conformité Européène) or CE approved (China Export)


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KbWBCfJxZbM/R0v1w9Xx5OI/AAAAAAAAAGc/_IWK4Fsq4xs/s400/CEchina.gif

 

[neale]

CE approved (Conformité Européène) or CE approved (China Export)


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KbWBCfJxZbM/R0v1w9Xx5OI/AAAAAAAAAGc/_IWK4Fsq4xs/s400/CEchina.gif

As mentioned in post 10 and 12

 

[Lakesailor]

I merely report what they say. I have no opinions.