The 11 best manufacturers of Chinese boat motors

The review continues with a manufacturer from Russia that has factories in China. The firm is known for producing boats, motors, propellers, electric pumps and motor oils, and the products are sold in Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus. The catalog of motors is presented by 2-stroke models of mounted type with the range of power from 2 to 60 liters.s. Statistics from the manufacturer’s offices and sales partners show that Chinese products are among the top five most in demand among buyers. Customers report that especially well behaved motors MP40 AMH, which easily bring boats up to 380 cm in length on plane, which helps save fuel.

The manufacturer is recognized as the best because most Chinese motors have a folding tiller. The protruding part does not need to be unscrewed during transportation, and it is enough to “break” it up. It helps not to damage the structure. Another such transformation is optimal when drifting, so as not to “steal” useful space on a small boat.

Advantages

• comfortable tiller handle of the motor;
• fast mounting to the transom with a clamping screw;
• high-quality painting of the hull;
• reliable protection against corrosion.

Disadvantages

• Remote control sold only with motors from 40l.s.;
• 4-stroke engines are not available.

Magnum

Rating: 4.7

Manufacturer specializes in 2-stroke engines, most of which are designed for fishing boats and small boats with a transom height of 381 mm or S by another notation system. Chinese products are equipped with CDI ignition, which makes it easy to get a stable spark from the condenser discharge and start the combustion process of the air-fuel mixture in the combustion chamber. The manufacturer also takes care of a good water cooling of the motors, so the boats with these power units are allowed to travel longer without interruptions. Capacious fuel tanks of 24 liters also contribute to this.

We singled out the manufacturer because of the efficiency of engines equipped with generators. Such units allow not only to move the vessel, but also generate the necessary energy for optics and other consumers. All this saves battery power and increases the performance of Chinese equipment.

Advantages

• Intelligent water cooling system;
• capacious fuel tanks;
• optimal ratio of weight to thrust;
• 3 years warranty.

Disadvantages

• Most products with only 381 mm transom height.

Sharmax

Rating: 4.6

Chinese company sells motors for boats of all classes at very affordable prices. Products of the brand are available in SM3, SMF, SM ranges. Power range can be selected from 3.5 to 30 liters.s. An interesting fact is that most of the Chinese products are sold in Europe, which indicates a high demand and decent quality. Products have obligatory CE certification and are actively marketed in Russia, where there are many agencies and retail outlets.

Experts believe the Chinese manufacturer is the best because of the special method of hardening of parts in the manufacture of engines for boats. It extends the life of the engine and allows it to withstand increased loads. More statistics show that the percentage of factory defects in such power units reaches only 0.4%, when other manufacturers from China can have this figure two or three times higher. Accompanied by a 3-year warranty also gives confidence in the quality of the product.

Advantages

• Provides a 3 year warranty;
• Reduced emissions to the atmosphere;
• stylish motor design;
• paint coating in two layers.

Disadvantages

• no options for 50-60 liters.s.

Zongshen

Rating: 4.5

The top 11 continues with the largest Chinese company, operating since 1992. The manufacturer specializes in the manufacture of motors for motorcycles, small cars and boats. Products are exported to 80 countries. The manufacturer’s catalog contains motors with power from 2 to 30 liters.s., which are designed for manual starting and some even for electric starting. Products of the brand, among counterparts from other Chinese companies, are distinguished by their relative lightness to weight. For example, the T30 BML engine weighs 52 kg, while competitors’ engines weigh 60-70 kg. Many also have differential adjustment up to 5 positions, expanding the capabilities of the equipment.

In reviews fishermen share that they like motors Zongshen their unpretentiousness to fuel. They run steadily on gasoline from different manufacturers, providing the right speed and thrust.

Advantages

• relatively low weight and dimensions of the motors;
• modest fuel consumption;
• The boat’s internal combustion engines are stable in a wide range of ambient temperatures;
• easy maintenance.

Disadvantages

• in the range only 2-stroke models;
• maximum capacity of 30 liters.s.

SEA PRO

Rating: 4.4

The next Chinese company is known for manufacturing boats and jet skis, collaborating in development with corporations such as Yamaha and Tohatsu. In the manufacturer’s catalog you can find engines for boats with power from 2 to 40 liters.s., Which covers the needs of fishermen in inflatable boats as well as in rigid bottoms. On the latter, with the right choice of motor power from 15 liters.s., it’s easy to get on a plane. Manufacturer’s engines are of good quality and stable performance, so the Chinese brand is well known to Russian consumers. But we have added the firm to the review of the best and because of the reliable factory packaging, allowing you to safely purchase goods over the Internet and do not fear for transportation through the country.

Another chip of the manufacturer is the production of motors not only for boats cruising on the water surface, but also for swamp boats. If you often swim in the mud and silted area for fishing, these engines with special screws and gear will pass the area safely for rigging.

Advantages

• Production of motors is carried out on specialized CNC equipment;
• easy to find spare parts and service centers in Russia;
• Pre-sale test bench checks are performed all the time;
• easy starting internal combustion engines.

Disadvantages

• After commissioning can be transported only vertically.

Toyama

Rating: 4.3

Chinese concern is engaged in manufacturing of propellers, engines for boats, fuel tanks, jet nozzles and electric pumps with high pressure. Among the range of boat internal combustion engines there are 2 and 4-stroke variants. All lines of engines come with a 3-year warranty. Models are painted with a double layer of paint and are reliably protected from moisture. In the reviews, customers are pleased with the wide handle bars on the tiller, which do not allow the hand to move out while controlling the boat.

The manufacturer has pleased the experts with the variety of power. For example, it has a series TA2, with 2 liters engines.s. and weight of 8 kg, which is optimal for the smallest inflatable boats. For boats the Chinese company offers 2-stroke engines with capacities up to 90 liters.s. or 4-stroke with a capacity of 60 liters.s., allowing to accelerate the ship to a decent speed. These power units are not only suitable for river walks and closed water areas, but also allow you to boldly go to sea.

Advantages

• Three-year warranty;
• Very affordable cost;
• wide tiller handle stop;
• large choice of motors in terms of power.

Disadvantages

• some engines suddenly stall – air gets trapped under the connector, which needs to be expelled with a plug.

Gladiator

Rating: 4.2

The factory of the Chinese manufacturer is located in Hangzhou, China. Weihai. One of the largest boat and outboard engine manufacturers in China. In total, the manufacturer has in development 4 models, with a capacity of 5, 9.8, 9.9 and 15 liters.s. By its parameters the Chinese products are maximally “adjusted” to the Japanese brands Tohatsu and Yamaha.

The manufacturer has attracted the experts with its pre-sale preparation. Once the powertrain is made, it is subjected to 700 hours of bench testing. This procedure applies to all Chinese engines produced in the plant. Then the goods are sent to the packing room. Since the time between fabrication and final packing can be weeks to months, the motor is secondary subjected to a 2-hour run before being put directly into the box. This approach makes it possible to detect possible traces of defects in order to return the product.

Advantages

• has its own research division;
• produce up to 15,000 units each year;
• modern design of power units;
• thorough testing of goods before packing.

Disadvantages

• no options more powerful than 15 liters.s.

Seanovo

Rating: 4.1

The manufacturer is headquartered in. Hangzhou and has been in business since 1997. Chinese corporation manufactures 2 and 4-stroke outboard boat propulsion systems. Based on advanced technology acquired from Yamaha. More production is carried out on imported equipment from such companies as Siemens, Desoutter, Innomatec. FAW, China’s leading automobile group, actively supports the development of the boat engines. The range of Chinese products includes models with power from 2 to 85 liters.s.

Feature of the manufacturer is to produce boat power plants EFI, equipped not only with electronic ignition system, but also the control of fuel injection from the ECU (as in a modern car). Their power range is 20-60 liters.s. The Chinese corporation began producing these units in 2018 and today is one of the few manufacturers offering these products. EFI engines are more stable at all rpm, they shut down less often and use less fuel. In reviews, EFI motors are liked by customers for the presence of electro-hydraulic lift out of the water, making it easier to remove the propeller with a “foot”.

Advantages

• rigorous testing system;
• Manufacturing products on German equipment;
• Products are accompanied by CE, VCA, EPA certificates;
• there are engines with EFI system.

Disadvantages

• some models are relatively expensive.

Jet Marine

Rating: 4.0

Completes the review of the Chinese company Jet Marine, whose products are relatively new to the domestic market. Among outboard-type boat motors, the manufacturer offers 2-stroke units in five variants, the power range of which ranges from 2.6 to 15 liters.s. There are 4-stroke models with a similar horsepower output spread. The company issues a 1-year warranty on all products. Although the range here is not the highest, but the manufacturer produces different models in transom height – 381 or 440 mm, so the products are not only suitable for PVC boats, but also more spacious vessels.

Manufacturer recognized as the best because of the good care taken in the details that influence the service life of propulsion systems in humid environments. For example, the channels of the engine cooling system are galvanized from the inside. Still the propeller and stern tube, through which the exhaust gases pass, are made of pure aluminum.

Advantages

• Many ICEs are equipped with an electronic ignition system;
• Gasoline supply with a loop back type;
• reliable protection of the hull from the river and sea water;
• 2 and 4-stroke versions.

Disadvantages

• there are no versions with more power than 15 liters.s.;
• Only 1 year warranty on the product.