Parsun 5.8hp Outboard

Last week I bought a Parsun 5.8hp 2 stroke outboard for my 10' Porta Bote and I was pleased with its performance.

Kindly provided by Island Inflatables 

Previously I was using a 4hp 2 stroke Mariner and if I sat on the middle seat, I was able to get up on the plane and do 20kph (12.4 mph, 10.8 knots) according to my GPS when alone in the bote.
I wasn't able to get out onto the water until Sunday to try out my new motor.
With the Parsun 5.8hp, 2 stroke, I was able to get up on the plane without sitting on the middle seat and I was able to travel at 22 kph (13.7 mph, 11.9 knots).
The 5.8hp outboard has an integral ( 2.7 Litre) tank plus connections for an external tank.
I noticed a fairly big improvement between the 4hp and the 5.8

Also provided by Island Inflatables

Apparently, the Parsun is 95% compatible with Mercury/Tohatsu according to the dealer.
Parsun Outboards are distributed and sold by Island Inflatables in NSW and sold in Queensland by TMC Outboards
They are now sold through BCF stores Australia wide as well.

I am very impressed with my Parsun Outboard.

I believe that any issues I have experienced have been due to the flexibility of the Portabote.

Has anyone else tried these Parsun Outboards?

I'd like some feed back if you have so please feel free to post a comment.