I was looking at this motor on ebay and I was wondering if any forum members had first hand experience with these little outboards. I am only looking at it as an alternative to tender oars, trips to the shore and back to the boat. I assume it would draw less attention and be less tempting to steal as well.

Plenty of negative reviews online

I assume it would draw less attention and be less tempting to steal as well.
Hi Seabreazy
I can't add anything about the quality of the outboard, but I can assure you that you are assuming incorrectly.
An outboard could be made of cardboard and it would still be a target.
I suggest you look at rowing as a zen exercise for your body and mind.
That is if you have a hard tender.

gary

I found a review after 25 hours of operation.
The guy mentions that he is using it on a lake, so I would assume fresh water use.
Note the exhaust outlet from the head.
ru-clip.com/video/5xagMiNwPn0/hangkai-3-6-hp-outboard-motor-25-hour-use-review.html

THREADPOLICE said..
Terrible. Buy yourself a merc 3.3 $770 new

tha ks, but the 2 hp merc would not do much for my needs and I was quoted $1200 for the 3 hp, which I am not willing to pay

Yeah. I understand what you are saying Breazy.
With an inflatable you basically have to have an outboard.
And small outboards are SO light that even a kid could walk away with one.

sirgallivant said..
Personally, l would not touch anything chinese if l had a reasonable alternative.
Not just outboard motors but anything. I try to seek for products NOT made in the prc.

agreed, but exactly that is why I am considering it. Maybe others willing to go for a joy ride would think the same nd NOT STEAL my dinghy.

My point exactly - beside helping an obnoxious regime - punishing ourselves financially and mentally for no reason.