APS outboard motor

[McLeod Valley]

So ,,,, I picked up a second hand boat , motor and trailer for what I figure to be a decent price.
The motor is a APS 9.9 4 stroke ..... It crapped out after 15 minutes of running .
I've read up on them a bit and get the idea that they are a
Yamaha knockoff .... Can anyone tell me if there is any truth to this ????

[TROLLER]

That's what they claim on the net, that their parts are inter changeable with Yamaha.

Check with a Yamaha dealer they may be able to help you.

[EZM]

Here's what little I know about them on these, and a few other threads I've read recently .... sorry but there is no good news on these to report that I can find.

- It sounds like quite a few work for a couple weeks to a month before they fail, many, many people have complained.

- The APS is a cheap Chinese knock off of a Yamaha / Parsun engine. It has no warranty beyond what the dealer themselves imply/provide.

- Many distributors no longer carry the APS motors simply because this grossly inferior product seems to fail and leave their customers angry - which is not good for business.

http://www.oodmag.com/community/showthread.php?21811-APS-2-6HP-Outboard-CTC

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/gear-maintenance/53201-aps-outboard.html

http://www.romppais.com/APS%20OUTBOARD%20MOTORS%20IDX..htm

[McLeod Valley]

Thanks guys , It don't look too promising , I'm glad I do have my 9.9 Honda .... :)