Tuesday, Dec 02, 2014 at 12:41
Hi Mike
My name is Garry the Australian distributor of Parsun outboards. I saw your comment above and thought I'd just like to reply to this for your interest and anyone else reading. Parsun outboards use the same alloy content as the other brands as
well as using PPG paint systems. So we don't have any major corrosion issues at all. Your right about suggesting this is a Urban Myth.
There is some other comments about back-up, support and parts availability. This is a good concern to have when buying an new mechanical product. From being in the marine industry all my life and working with the larger brands I know how important it is to have back-up and support. I think we have nailed it as our parts supply is excellent. We carry more parts per model than any other brand. On the odd occasion where we are nil stock on a part I always try to source the same part that's interchangeable from a different outboard company. In every case if I didn't have this part neither did they. For my reference I place the order on back order and in some circumstances from Yamaha the part got delivered after a 3 month wait. When I just ended up air freighting the same part from the Parsun factory and had it in stock within 3 days.
Anther important fact to keep in mind is our parts are extremely cheap compared to other brands. We can do a full waterpump kit including: Housing, Stainless Steel wear plate, Stainless Steel wear ring, 2 gaskets and water pump impeller for cheaper then just a impeller for the same model from mercury or tohatsu.
Our main goal offering Parsun outboards in Australia is to make boating affordable to most people. I think this is something we have achieved by offering reasonable pricing on outboards as
well as making the large brands drop their prices to compete with us.
I hope this has helped with giving some insight to the Parsun outboards and if anyone has any questions fell free to ask.
Safe boating everyone
Garry
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