Sail 15 HP 2 stroke Outboard

mcalan

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Hi, I have recently purchased as Sail 15 HP 2 Stroke this was the e -bay bargain of the century its brand new stlll in the box and cost me ?400 GB Pounds!
But it doesnt have a user handbook I have tried to obtain one but this is prooving very difficult. I dont know the running in process so dont want to damage it without seeing a handbook can any one assist me ?
 

steelespike

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Re: Sail 15 HP 2 stroke Outboard

Unfortunately In my opinion not a real bargain.You are allready experiencing
the affects of a brand with out much support.Did you consult with the seller about your problem?What happens if you whack a rock and ruin your prop
do you know where to get one?Can you get one?Suppose it has an assembly defect will they replace, can you get service anywhere?
Speaking generically double your Fuel mix on the first tank.24:1 is a good number.Operate the motor through various rpm ranges touching wot(wide open throttle only briefly)
Cruise at about 3/4 throttle not staying at one rpm for extended times.
After one tank go to the regular mixture usually 50:1 Hopefully you have that info.
Most start procedures are similar ,cold start, open tank vent,squeeze primer bulb on hose till firm, set throttle to start,activate choke/primer, crank,
when it fires discontinue choke as operation seems to indicate most motors require very little choke if any once they fire.Some of these motors are clones of existing major brands once you establish which one you may be able to substitute parts.
I sure hope you will have many hours of successful boating with your new motor.It would be interesting to hear how you make out.We'll be glad to try to solve any problems you run into.boat or motor.
 

Whoopbass

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Re: Sail 15 HP 2 stroke Outboard

You did get a hell of a buy.
My last 15hp that I had on ebay sold for $910 U.S. (1980 Evinrude). It did look good but it was far from being new.
You probably got it so cheap because it was the "sail" model. How long is the shaft?
Do what Steelspike suggested and you will be fine.
 

Vic.S

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Re: Sail 15 HP 2 stroke Outboard

A Chinese made "Sail" brand motor?

Good luck if it is.
Have you tried Googling for agents in what ever country you are in.
I assume since you paid in GB pounds you are in the UK. Sail Outboards (UK) Ltd in Winchester

Sail Outboards (UK) Ltd
16 The Calvert Centre
Woodmancott
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 3BN
United Kingdom

Tel: 01256 397150
Fax: 01256 398640

email: info@sail-outboards.co.uk
 

mcalan

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Re: Sail 15 HP 2 stroke Outboard

Hi, Thanks for the advice I will follow it carefully I did try and call the UK distibutor and was told " The guy that did them is no longer with us and we dont know anything about them we are just a garage"

But if any one can come up with a manual or some better conatct details I would be gratful.


Alan
 
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