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hi guys

following the fire I had with my mercury engine after investigation it looks like it had something to do with the switchbox.

I have been struggling trying to source a new one or even a 2nd hand one.

do any off you guys know off any where or who could help me.

it's for a mercury blueband 80hp 2 stroke 1987 model.

thanks in advance

Shane

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hi mark

 

Thanks for reply, i think your right, I've had nothing but bad luck with this engine. Ive just spoke to my engineer at priory marina who has said the same,advised to get a 2nd hand four stroke can drop to a 50hp as will get better performance, any thing Japanese apart from tonhitsu.looking to pay around

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Hi Shane

 

I assume you meant Tohatsu engines not to buy? If so why?

 

They are made by Nissan, many manufactures use them with their brand name on them and they are used for racing and many commercial boats use them because they have found them to be reliable and economic.

Even the RNLI use them (re-badged due to internal politics)

 

Would agree better to spend

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I doubt you will get an etec for that budget!

 

Try the Rnli, they often sell of 40/50 hp engines that are maintained like people's lives depend on them, oh ! blink.gifblink.gif

 

There is someone / site that sells them not sure who but someone here might.

 

Rob

 

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hi Dave

 

thanks for the info , I was told by engineer he had come across many problems with them.maybe the newer models are better, he may have had issues with older models.

I will take alook at the etec, just want some reliability without breaking the bank.

thanks for all the replys

 

Shane

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A mate of mine had a Tohatsu on a rib and it never missed a beat, I believe they are used in the far east where they get little service and are built to last.

 

Worth a look, but you don't get much for sub 2k! :

 

BillHighamMarine

 

They tend to break engines so might be worth a call for spares.

 

Rob

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