Shanew Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman1055 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Try Yellow Penguin at Mitchell's boat yard tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 .................... Mitchell's boat yard tony Or to give it it's new upmarket name (which means they can charge more!!) Parksone Bay Marina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) If you fancy further afield try these people http://www.outboardspares.net/index.html This might help as well http://www.iboats.com/Mercury-Switch-Boxes/dm/view_id.271597 Dave Edited October 20, 2011 by Coddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike02380 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 http://www.pbsbac.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=10592 May be worth a call to Mark, I've found him helpful - he looks after my optimax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanew Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 hi I've had 2 quotes to fix engine now both around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mw Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 If you spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanew Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 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 ! There is someone / site that sells them not sure who but someone here might. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanew Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) 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 Edited October 28, 2011 by Shanew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanew Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 thanks rob True, another option , if anybody has their details that be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Posted October 28, 2011 Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Have a look at this seller in the US dont know if it will help but they have switch boxes and postage does not seem too high Mick http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercury-Mariner-...=item29f6447fbe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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