Imported outboard motors, among which it makes sense to mention Japanese and European manufacturers, are of excellent quality and are very popular among users.
At the same time, we should not forget that on the market for such products you can also find motors from domestic manufacturers, the production of which has continued since the USSR era. Around the 90s, the production of outboard motors was suspended, but with the advent of the 2000s, the production of such developments resumed again.
Domestic outboard motors have advantages that distinguish them from imported models. First of all, you should pay attention to their price, which is much lower than imported models. Sometimes, first of all, they pay attention to the price, and only then they are interested in the characteristics of the product.
Here are some factors that significantly affect the competitiveness of Russian products:
- reliability;
- ease of operation;
- low maintenance requirements;
- availability of spare parts and their availability for sale;
- the use of gasoline with a low octane number;
- reasonable prices for most models.
Firework
You can find the Salyut 2 and Salyut 2.5 E models, which correspond to an engine power of 2 and 2.5 hp. These are single-cylinder, small-sized models that easily fit in the cargo compartment of a car. The fuel container is designed with a wide neck, which simplifies refueling. Judging by the reviews, models like “Salyut” do not have sufficient reliability and require improvements.
Its main advantage is its low weight and ease of transportation.
Despite this, you need to pay up to 20 thousand rubles for it.
Squid M
The Honda engine was taken as the basic design. This is a four-stroke water jet motor for boats. The engine power is 2.5 hp, and it is installed on boats with a transom height of 250-560 mm. It is preferable to use both for trolling and in shallow water.
This is a lightweight and economical engine that does not require a driving license. Estimated cost 40 thousand rubles.
In the retail chain you can find modifications: “Squid-5”, “Squid-5 SAMO”, “Squid-5 Hi-Tech”.
Currently, the Kalmar M engine has been discontinued, and its modification, the Medusa M, is being produced. In general, this is the same engine, only the name is different. You can find both positive and negative reviews.
General characteristics of domestic outboard boat engines
Domestic outboard motors, as already mentioned, are not distinguished by any super complex designs or the presence of many modern systems. Rather, these are very easy-to-use and practical units that can help most Russian boaters. This is the most positive feature of Russian units. After all, when the motor does not have very complex electronics, its operation is much simpler and easier:
- The positive characteristics of our domestic market of outboard boat motors include the variety of models of these engines. Sometimes you get the feeling that such a wide range of models does not exist in any country. Although this material did not contain a comparative analysis, there are actually a lot of Russian engines today. Here are models of different pricing policies, different sizes and configurations;
- Many of the Russian outboard motors are very light weight and distinctively compact, which is considered an indisputable advantage of the outboard engine. As mentioned in the theoretical part, it is very important for a boat engine to be light and compact so that it can be transported and taken on board as a spare material. The weight of outboard motors varies from 10 to 50 kilograms;
- Such modern types of motors as two-stroke engines start with one single jerk - this is very convenient. After all, not everyone has a lot of strength, time and patience to start a naughty outboard motor for a long time. Therefore, when choosing a two-stroke Russian boat engine for yourself, you definitely won’t go wrong;
- Another convenient feature in the operation of domestic engine models is that they can be locked by simply tilting them back. Thus, if a small boat approaches an obstacle that cannot be avoided, stopping your boat will not be particularly difficult;
- In addition, most boaters note that our domestic outboard motors are generally distinguished by their maintainability. What does it mean? The fact is that the designs of domestic engines are so simple and unpretentious that you can even work with them at home. If you have even a minimal set of knowledge regarding your boat engine, you can diagnose and repair it at home.
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Most Russian outboard motors operate quite smoothly and silently. Although there are also engines that can still scare you with their strong roar. Although it is not as strong as in the old days, which have already been discussed, the noise of some engines can still be considered slightly increased.
Of course, our outboard boat motors also have their drawbacks, among which their low power stands out. It has already been mentioned that the domestic outboard engine is best suited for those boaters who need leisurely walks over relatively short distances. Based on the fact that the category of such people is quite large, this point may not be considered a special disadvantage. After all, this characteristic is also reflected in the price of the product, making it more affordable.
Some owners of Russian-made outboard motors are not satisfied with the fact that the motors have little autonomy. This happens because the outboard engine itself is fixed near the base of the small boat.
It should also be mentioned that the batteries of our domestic outboard boat motors are not very powerful. Their charge capacity is usually not enough for long or long journeys. For some, this may be a problem if you need to go on a long trip, but there is usually a way out of such situations, which you will find if you talk to practitioners in this field who sit on numerous chat rooms and boating forums.
Some sailors who own domestic brands of outboard engines also complain that their motors require special storage conditions. Domestic engines may be more sensitive to humidity or winds and other poor storage conditions. In addition, some models consume quite a lot of fuel, which also becomes a real problem for boaters. Although this does not at all apply to most Russian boat engines.
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Mikrosha
This is one of the most indoor water-jet, single-cylinder units. It can be used in conditions where the depth of the reservoir reaches 30 cm or more. This device is manufactured in Voskresensk, . Two branded products have been developed - “Mikrosha” and “Mikrosha M”, which differ in engine power.
A rubber boat with a load of 230 kg is capable of moving at a speed of about 7 km/h.
This device costs about 10 thousand rubles, which is quite relative if you take into account the cost of other devices. The reviews, to put it mildly, are not very pleasant, and it is virtually impossible to find them on sale.
Domestic brands of outboard boat motors
There are the most common and popular brands of domestic engines, which even have their own small armies of fans. Russian boaters choose them because they are quite affordable and spare parts for these units are easy to find.
Boat motor Whirlwind
This Russian engine for small boats is the oldest and most time-tested. Many boaters in our country, and even foreign lovers of motor boats, have already tried it. Its power is 30 horsepower and its speed reaches 11 kilometers per hour. It should be noted that this outboard motor does not have the smallest weight, as it weighs 49 kilograms. But there is a fairly good reserve of gasoline resource, which is 22 liters. It is also noteworthy that this outboard motor has a convenient energy saving system.
And for many water motorists, it is important and pleasant that this engine is extremely repairable, and after minor breakdowns it will be able to fly as before, with proper repair of the vehicle. In the Whirlwind you will find the presence of impressive hydrodynamic resistance, although there is no thermostat in the engine at all. Because of this, certain problems may arise when cooling this unit.
When repairing an engine, you can only use spare parts that were produced in Russia, and nothing else. If we talk about the price of this outboard boat engine, it is approximately 45,000 rubles.
Outboard motor Nara
This boat engine has a small power of 4.7 horsepower, and the engine runs exclusively on a gasoline basis. Here you will find equipment with one single cylinder. In general, in all main respects this outboard motor is small and quite modest, which is definitely suitable for infrequent short walks on the water. But the bulk of this outboard engine is only 15 kilograms, which makes it attractive to take with you on the boat as a spare safety material.
Here you will find a convenient air cooling system and a practical manual start of the entire boat motor. If we talk about the price of this boat unit, then it will be more attractive than in the paragraph above - you can buy a Nara motor starting from 34,000 rubles.
Boat motor Sail
This motor is one of the most beloved among boaters in Russia. It has practical, reliable characteristics. Here you will find a small engine power, which reaches 3.6 horsepower. And the weight of this outboard boat motor is only 17 kilograms, also making this vehicle convenient for transportation. Also here you will find a manual starting system and convenient control of the product using a tiller.
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In addition, the type of cooling of this engine is also very practical - you can simply cool it using seawater. If we talk about the gears of this outboard motor, then their system is considered front-wheel drive. The price range of this outboard boat motor starts at 26,000 rubles.
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Outboard motor Veterok
This Russian unit is also quite famous and time-tested. The transom height here is 380 millimeters, if we talk about the “ceiling” indicators. This outboard engine is also fueled only with gasoline and has 3 blades in its design. Veterok also doesn’t weigh very much – about 25 kilograms, although not everyone dares to take it on board a small boat.
Breeze is often taken with them on yachts as additional safety material for the most extreme cases and emergency situations. This outboard motor has a reliable and practical design. The engine itself is quite durable and time-tested. Speaking about the cost of this motor product, here we will already talk about higher amounts. The average price of a Veterok outboard motor is 40,000-52,000 rubles.
Russian outboard motor Neptune
This is a fairly strong outboard motor with a power of 23 horsepower. And here we observe the manual launch of the entire tool. But despite these positive characteristics, the weight of this unit does not always please the owners. He weighs 44 kilograms. Tiller control of the entire vehicle is also found here. And the gasoline consumption on the Veterok engine is 22 liters. In general, they note that the entire design of this outboard motor is quite convenient and practical, which becomes clear during the operation of the product.
Also, this domestic outboard motor is quite repairable, and it can be diagnosed right at home. And the price of this boat engine is approximately 18,000 rubles and more.
Outboard motor Impulse
It is the last in the top Russian boat engines. Its power is as much as 90 horsepower, and its speed is 5200 revolutions per 60 seconds. Although, with these distinctive characteristics, the mass of this outboard motor will seem very convenient to very few people, since it is as much as 198 kilograms. Here you will also find a convenient propeller and a processor-based engine ignition system.
Interestingly, the Impulse motor can be used even on small bodies of water, as well as rocky rifts, and facilitate such a process as mooring your vessel. This unit is also considered quite repairable, and the transom height for this engine can reach 560 millimeters. Despite all the positive characteristics of this product, its price is quite low - about 25,000 rubles.
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Pulse
This water-jet boat engine has been produced since 2012 in Bromnitsa. It is produced according to the following model range: Impulse-90 - costing 188 thousand rubles, Impulse-115, as well as Impulse-135, costing 356 thousand rubles.
All models have 16 valves. These engines are characterized by quieter operation, which is ensured by the design features of the exhaust gas exhaust system.
The motor kit includes both jet nozzles and reverse gearboxes.
