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ME-F3.5M Outboard Motor / Short Shaft / Manual Start

100% recommend SVB
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Blagoja S.
by Blagoja S. Flag of North Macedonia 1/9/2022 Verified purchase
its awesome
Franck C.
by Franck C. Flag of France 2/8/2024 Verified purchase
GOOD
3rd year with this engine, it is reliable and you can count on it at any time.
Always starts the first time once you know a little about your starting temperatures which require or not the use of the starter.
The engine cover is a little wide compared to what's inside. Too bad it doesn't fit in the rear trunk of the sailboat like my Yamaha.
The front part of the cover is not rigid enough to allow proper locking of the cover attachment. After 1 year (around ten uses) The attachment can be opened by simple pressure on the cover while this point The anchor is normally designed not to jump until the rear attachment has been unlocked.
I still remain satisfied with this engine because you feel safe with it.
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Julian B.
by Julian B. Flag of Germany 9/6/2023 Verified purchase
Mercury 3.5 hp 4 stroke
My grandfather had the first 5 hp Mercury 4T back then. I drove this for many hours as a child.
After successfully passing my driving test, I drove two two-stroke engines. Now my girlfriend and I have an 8 meter spitzgatter and wanted a dinghy just for the harbor.
Then we came across this outboarder.
This is super light in my opinion, the consumption, since we often drive at idle speed, is, in my opinion, around 0.1-0.15 liters, so that you can drive forever on just one tank of fuel. The engine has excellent idle performance. (No stuttering or stalling), but only after approx. 2-3 hours of operation.
We are very convinced of this engine!!
If an outboard orderer, then Mercury!!

One more point, very easy to use.
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vladimiro D.
by vladimiro D. Flag of Italy 8/2/2023 Verified purchase
mercury 3.5
Great product and delivered in a short time!
advised!
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Walter F.
by Walter F. Flag of Germany 7/21/2023 Verified purchase
dinghy engine
Drive for the dinghy (Rib). Light, but still sufficiently strong dinghy motor that is quite uncomplicated. The screw-in flushing connection to which a water hose can be connected is very practical.
The scope of delivery with engine oil, two emergency stop clips, on-board tools and short and understandable operating instructions was also very positive.
I would also like to emphasize the good telephone advice from SVB and the super fast delivery. Ordered Monday morning and delivered Wednesday noon - tpp)
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javier T.
by javier T. Flag of Spain 3/19/2023 Verified purchase
Completely satisfied with the product, although I do miss that there is no going back
I use it as main engine
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Michael S.
by Michael S. Flag of France 2/9/2023 Verified purchase
Good value for money. Transport in a package with suitable protection.
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Jorge R.
by Jorge R. Flag of Spain 10/20/2022 Verified purchase
Engine excellent value for money.
Excellent and very personal customer service (Mrs. Arlet)
The "German" company is super serious and very efficient.
I recommend it to all people.
Greetings from Calella. jordi
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GABRIELE G.
by GABRIELE G. Flag of Italy 10/3/2022 Verified purchase
The best cost-to-performance ratio
I use this engine for a 2.85 meter tender. I highly recommend this engine for its low fuel consumption but with the power that allows you to glide with 2 people on board. The only flaw is that the user manual is only in English and the warranty in German.
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Jose D.
by Jose D. Flag of Spain 9/14/2022 Verified purchase
outboard
Usually to go ashore at anchorages.
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Vincenzo C.
by Vincenzo C. Flag of Italy 8/23/2022 Verified purchase
Great and reliable
The product is great and reliable. With the right care in extinguishing (to consume the petrol remaining after the tap is closed) it starts easily and effortlessly
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VICTOR M.
by VICTOR M. Flag of Spain 7/11/2022 Verified purchase
rapidez y todo perfecto, muy recomendable
todavia no lo he abierto
ROBERTO F.
by ROBERTO F. Flag of Italy 10/1/2021 Verified purchase
On the positive side I found the lightness and power and also the low noise of the engine, too bad it is not equipped with reverse gear.
MICHELE R.
by MICHELE R. Flag of Italy 9/1/2021 Verified purchase
EXCELLENT AND FUNCTIONAL ENGINE
Roberto D.
by Roberto D. Flag of Italy 5/18/2021 Verified purchase
Great lightweight powerful
ROBERTO F.
by ROBERTO F. Flag of Italy 3/11/2021 Verified purchase
Leggero, affidabile, performante
It arrived earlier than expected, it is a quality product, I recommend it. It started easily and pushes well, it would appear to have more horsepower than actually claimed. If I really have to find small moles, I would like to point out the lack of reverse gear which must be compensated by turning the engine suddenly 180 degrees and the lack of a socket for external tanks (the internal one lasts about 45 minutes and then it must be supplied with a tank and funnel). bit uncomfortable but for the type of engine there is.
FRANCESCO N.
by FRANCESCO N. Flag of Italy 8/4/2020 Verified purchase
delivered sooner than expected, well packed, I'm still running in but the engine seems ok to me
Carmine D.
by Carmine D. Flag of Italy 6/20/2020 Verified purchase
Affidabile
Excellent product for the use of tenders. Fast, accurate and serious seller.
Alfred P.
by Alfred P. Flag of Austria 10/14/2019 Verified purchase
Perfekter Aussenborder und perfekte Lieferung
Outboard engine was delivered quickly and was perfectly packed. For this price an absolute bargain. Is recommended and would buy him back. It is also a German manual here !!
Pasquale M.
by Pasquale M. Flag of Italy 8/7/2019 Verified purchase
Consegna prima del previsto.
Perfect packaging, like delivery. The problem, then solved with the courtesy of the staff assigned to the public, I come to the point; nothing was sent to me in Italian, all in English. They lacked a certificate of power and guarantee, as I said before, got everything through the kindness and seriousness that distinguishes the staff in charge of the public, in particular Ms SILVIA GANDOLO, who took the opportunity to thank her.
Giacomo T.
by Giacomo T. Flag of Italy 7/23/2019 Verified purchase
Motore mercury 3,5
Great product I'm satisfied.
Gianpietro O.
by Gianpietro O. Flag of Italy 3/12/2019 Verified purchase
motore mercury
Perfect packaging, everything taken care of in the smallest details.
Walter W.
by Walter W. Flag of Austria 2/21/2019 Verified purchase
Super quiet and easy to use everything okay
Josuah T.
by Josuah T. Flag of Italy 8/27/2018 Verified purchase
Great product, it works very well. The shipment was very fast. I recommend it to everybody.
Jakob P.
by Jakob P. Flag of Germany 7/17/2018 Verified purchase
Schöner Motor und schnelle Lieferung
Ordered on Sat and Tuesday there, it could not be better! Top packaged and a nice quiet engine. Enough for my 3,5m fishing boat!

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