Boat motor "Whirlwind": is it worth buying

The outboard domestic boat motor "Vikhr-25" is intended for boats with a weight of more than one hundred and thirty kilograms. Its power in nominal is 25 horsepower. Structurally it is a two-cylinder engine with water cooling. Due to the use in the construction of stainless steels it can be used both in fresh and in sea water. It outperforms the boat engine "Vortex-30" due to the smaller combustion chamber, but loses to the latter in power. This does not prevent him from being, of course, more popular. Boat engine "Whirlwind" works on a gasoline-oil mixture. Its proportions are chosen arbitrarily, depending on the degree of wear and tear of the engine and operating conditions.

The boat motor "Vortex-25" is controlled by means of a standard tiller. However, if there is a steering console, it is possible to connect a remote control system. An electrical connector is provided to power the lighting fixtures. The electronics are duplicated by the possibility of manual starting of the engine.

Leader in its class

For its time, the boat motor "Whirlwind" was a completely modern and even innovative design. In a limited supply, he became the absolute leader in popularity among other engines of the same class. Meanwhile, the boat motor "Whirlwind" has a number of significant flaws, which, it must be supposed, were the result of their time and the technical approaches applied then.

disadvantages

First, an imperfect ignition system. Despite constant attempts by the manufacturer to eliminate this problem, it remains to this day relevant. And this despite the fact that "samodelkin" successfully improve the boat motor "Whirlwind", and the ignition of them works "like a clock."

Secondly, because of the unsuccessful hydrodynamic shape of the underwater part of the motor, it can not move the boat for a long time at maximum speed. An unformulated mold in conditions of high water resistance causes deformation of the vertical shaft and the complete failure of the unit.

Thirdly, the boat motor "Vortex" does not have sufficient tightness. As a result, the rubbing parts of the mechanisms get water, which leads to their premature wear.

Fourth, there are problems with the carburetor. And the same as in domestic cars. The most unpleasant thing is that a separate carburetor was provided for each model of the engine and therefore it is impossible to replace a failed car with a more perfect model.

Conclusion

Unfortunately, this is far from a complete list of operational problems accompanying the boat motor "Whirlwind". Meanwhile, in the able hands this engine shows not only its inherent good power characteristics, but also high reliability. With "smart" refinement "Whirlwind" can compete with foreign counterparts. Especially if we take into account its incomparably lower price. Simply put, this is a good choice for those who are friendly with technology. If a person can not distinguish a carburetor from a starter, then it is better to choose a foreign engine, which will certainly save him nerves, and ultimately money.