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Hi, folks, I know its a lovely day etc and I should be out on the water but has anyone owned or have any views on the Parsun brand of outboards. I'm thinking of getting a 5 or 6hp for my tender and these come in at considerably less than other makes. Thanks in advance . Alan.
 
from their webiste..

"Q. Are Parsun Outboard Motors interchangeable with any other major outboard brands?
A. Yes. Many of the Parsun Outboard Motor components are interchangeable with other major brands, particularly Yamaha Outboard Motors."

and you will seek in vain to discover WHERE they are made.

This coyness is an unusual attribute in the commercial world of recreational outboards. I wonder where they come from.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
Parsun Power Machine Co.,Ltd. is a Joint Venture set up in 2002 and located in the city of Suzhou, nearby Shanghai, the largest city and sea port in China. And the nearest airport is WUXI city airport, within one hour drive to our factory!

parsunmarine.com

Or did you expect google earth positions?
 
the site I found and checked out was this

http://www.parsunengines.com/


There's been much debate on here about the originality of some Chinese engineering designs, and on the viability/longevity of certain products (gennies for instance) . The comment about the similarity of Parsun and Yamaha was one which stood out on their own page.

I do expect high standards of HR, intellectual copyright, and environmental ethics from manufacturers, and it is a matter of regret that not all Chinese companies are beyond reproach in such concerns.
 
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the site I found and checked out was this

http://www.parsunengines.com/


There's been much debate on here about the originality of some Chinese engineering designs, and on the viability/longevity of certain products (gennies for instance) . The comment about the similarity of Parsun and Yamaha was one which stood out on their own page.

I do expect high standards of HR, intellectual copyright, and environmental ethics from manufacturers, and it is a matter of regret that not all Chinese companies are beyond reproach in such concerns.

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With price driven market, companys moving manufacturing, partnering in cheaper labour markets - places like China and India will prosper and expand.
It's fine to take the ethical line, but sadly the manufacturing world when it does falls apart and reverts to above.
 
It would appear that not everybody out there selling Parsun products has the right to do so. Rather ironic but I know of two companies that produce cheap(er) copies. They're run by former employees who "liberated" some of the designs

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quoting from the factory website:

Note: All the other websites to promote Parsun outboards are not our factory's official websites.

The following websites are without Parsun authorization and do not represent Parsun outboards:

<www.parsunoutboards.com>
<www.parsunengines.com>
<www.sailoutboards.com>
<www.parsun-outboards.com>
<www.worldoutboards.com>
<www.parsunoutboards.cn>
<www.sharkinflatableboats.com>
<www.parsunuk.co.uk>
<www.chineseoutboards.com>
<www.parsun.fr>
<www.parsunmotors.com>
<www.nauticoutboards.com>
<http://stores.ebay.com/Parsun-Outboards-Parsunoutboardsnet>

Copyright © 2007 Parsun Power Machine Co.,Ltd. All rights reserved.
 
aha ! I got conned /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

thanks

I find it mildy amusing that a Chinese manufacturer seems to be being copied and ripped off. Amusing but sad, too, for the original owners of the o/b designs.
 
Try Marine Imports UK Ltd, ,Manchester tele 0161 790 7678. Advert in this months Boat Mart. I've found somebody selling them over here in N. Ireland. And no I don't work for them /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
 
>I do expect high standards of HR, intellectual copyright, and environmental ethics from manufacturers, and it is a matter of regret that not all Chinese companies are beyond reproach in such concerns.<

Mmm you're concerned about Japanese companies being ripped off?
Ask any 1960s east german 2 stroke engineer about Suzuki and the infamous Wide the Wacing bike into back of van and make twacks for the land of the wising sun sketch.

That bweach of copyright certainly made them enough cash for wapid expansion, pardon the pun.
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Can't remember if it was NSU or DKW's bike and rider they stole away with.
 
Hello to all,

We are the importer and distributor of Parsun outboards in the UK & ireland. The official parsun website in the UK is

www.parsunoutboard.co.uk

I saw this thread and just thought i would pen a few words. Here is an honest opinion on the product from my experiences with Parsun Outboards over the past 4 years (note i refrained from using the words "un-biased" as that would probably be untrue).

I first heard of parsun outboards in 2006 and immediately ordered one of each model for testing, over the next month we ran these engines for over 400hrs each. none of them missed a beat, so we made another order, this time for 10 of each model, they were all destined for rigorous marine testing by long standing customers of ours.

We did encounter some minor problems with this batch, specifically - the carburettor on the 4 and 5hp letting too much air in at idle, and the cd unit on one of the 9.9/15's failed.
we wrote to Parsun China detailing the faults and we got an email back within a day, explaining that they too had encountered these faults along with some others and were busy re-designing the 4/5hp carb and the 9.9/15 CD unit.

we asked for more stock for testing once they had rectified these faults. the new stock came, and the faults had disappeared.

We now in 2009 have a product that i as a profesional outboard engineer am very happy with, and proud to put my name to. there have been a few minor teething problems, but the way the manufacturers deal with any fault gives me full confidence in the future of the brand.

so would i recommend one to you?

well that would be pointless as i represent them, so i will just give you some facts and figures from 2008 so you can make your own mind up:

Qty sold in 2008 was 549 units

number of warranty claims in 2008 was 12

number of Parsun Dealers now in Uk & Ireland 25 and climbing fast (2 more signed up this week)

Average price difference between Parsun and other brands - 30%

Average Parts price difference between parsun and other brands 50%

warranty period - 2 years (i know the others give 5 years, but Tohatsu built their name on a 2 year warranty and they are now the biggest outboard manufacturer in the world)

in a recent independent test in boatmart, the 2.6hp was found to be the quietest 2.5hp on the market today. And with its 1.2l tank, it also had the longest range of any 2.5hp outboard. It used a little more fuel than the honda and yamaha though - 1 l/h @ Wide Open Throttle!! - read the review at: http://www.boatmart.co.uk/editorial.php?ed_id=2284&channel=test%20

Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Best Regards,

Simon Higham
Marine Imports UK Ltd & Bill Higham Marine
tel 0161 790 7678
email info@parsunoutboard.co.uk
website www.parsunoutboard.co.uk

Just as a footnote, my family and I have run a successful, professional business specialising in the sales and repair of outboard engines for the past 30 years (bill higham marine - manchester), we we have a good name and a very big repeat customer base which spans the lenght and breadth of these isles. What i suppose i am getting at is that we had no need to take on the Parsun distributorship, but i saw an opening for a good quality product, that was well priced, and that turns out to be exactly what Parsun Outboards are.

So i stand by my calim, they are a good piece of kit, and if like most you are trying to cut the cost of your boating in these times of economic turbulence, then they are well worth your consideration.
 
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