I bought a 50 Tohatsu in 2015. They were the lightest at 209 lbs an I paid 6750 out the door with controls and rigging installed which was $1000 cheaper than Suzuki at the time. I have it on an 16 flatbottom lucraft that I rebuilt custom out of honeycomb board. With a polling platform and a 15p prop it goes 36 knots. Love that motor I run it wide open everywhere I would buy it again in a heartbeat
I gave them a shot when I was shopping for a new 115-140hp, their prices weren't especially competitive, their dealer network seems to be very small and getting smaller (many shops on their website had hung it up), and despite being a very compelling case as far as know how, it's easy enough to say the rest are just as good and the future resale pushes their competitors to the finish line. In short, they need to be significantly cheaper or have a longer warranty, or better network for service/parts. Don't get me wrong, I'm rooting for them, we need more options, but what we really need is AFFORDABLE options. All motors are just too damn expensive.
Thats a new lineup so they probably have few incentives for a better deal. Their best products are the smaller engines (60 and below). There is a reason Brunswick Corp decided to have them make the majority of Mercury's sub-60hp models.
I recently bought myself a new Tohatsu 9.8 outboard. A nice little upgrade from my 1975 6hp Evinrude. (which I still love) I live up in Canada and all of our gas is now at least E10. My outboard motors only get about a month or 2 of use each year and I have been stressing about the issues this could potentially cause on my new motor. So much so that it has lead me down a youtube rabbit hole on how to separate ethanol from fuel. I don't really want to do this as my boating time each year is already limited. However, I don't want to have issue with my motor either. My plan is to essential run the carb dry and drain it before long term storage. I never use old gas. If I have some in my Jerry can before the season I will empty it out and use it as a fire starter. I am always filling up with the highest octane possible (usually Shell V power as its the closest to me). A few questions for you. I have always been told to run premium/highest octane available for small engines. Is this still the case even with E10 fuels? I plan to add a stabilizer each time I fill up my outboard tank, Is there a specific one you would recommend? (there are so many to choose from) Thanks
Electric outboards Lol we call them trolling motors. But go ahead and give me a 150 electric so I can add 1k#s in batteries and still have a range of 20miles
Just another reminder that tohatsu makes mercury motors up to 25hp. They have slightly different tillers and cowlings, other than that they are identical.
Actually up 30hp in the Four Stroke range and up to 50hp in the Two Stroke range but that is only sold in smaller markets in Asia, South America and the Pacific Islands where Two Stroke is still legal.
Lol we just don't see that many inboards, (I mean any inboards) here in Florida lol where I'm at at least, all offshore stuff :) But I am looking for some inboards to make some content, just not sure when that will be lol
@BornAgainBoating haha I figured! I'm located up on the Chesapeake Bay so it's a little more common here. Our main work though that we specialize in is all the volvo diesels and IPS drives. Anytime we see a trailer boat with outboards on it that use to be inboards we are happy campers! Ya'll can have them! lol
@@BornAgainBoating also in regards to inboard content for you. Or i/o I should say is you should look into getting your hands on the volvo fwd drive they're putting in boats for the watersport community.
I've had a MFS 40 since 2016 and got an MFS 50 in January 2023. Both motors have been great, can't fault them . Without checking the hours I'd guess I probably do around 700 to 800 hours a year.
I bought a 50 Tohatsu in 2015. They were the lightest at 209 lbs an I paid 6750 out the door with controls and rigging installed which was $1000 cheaper than Suzuki at the time. I have it on an 16 flatbottom lucraft that I rebuilt custom out of honeycomb board. With a polling platform and a 15p prop it goes 36 knots. Love that motor I run it wide open everywhere I would buy it again in a heartbeat
I gave them a shot when I was shopping for a new 115-140hp, their prices weren't especially competitive, their dealer network seems to be very small and getting smaller (many shops on their website had hung it up), and despite being a very compelling case as far as know how, it's easy enough to say the rest are just as good and the future resale pushes their competitors to the finish line. In short, they need to be significantly cheaper or have a longer warranty, or better network for service/parts. Don't get me wrong, I'm rooting for them, we need more options, but what we really need is AFFORDABLE options. All motors are just too damn expensive.
Thats a new lineup so they probably have few incentives for a better deal. Their best products are the smaller engines (60 and below). There is a reason Brunswick Corp decided to have them make the majority of Mercury's sub-60hp models.
Nice! I just repowered my 1851 Striper WA with the Tohatsu 140HP. Cant wait for spring!
These look real nice. I hope dealers pick these up so part availability becomes more of a thing with all these brands bringing the boom
Neat seeing that electric.
For sure!
I love mine. Bulletproof and sips gas
I recently bought myself a new Tohatsu 9.8 outboard. A nice little upgrade from my 1975 6hp Evinrude. (which I still love)
I live up in Canada and all of our gas is now at least E10.
My outboard motors only get about a month or 2 of use each year and I have been stressing about the issues this could potentially cause on my new motor. So much so that it has lead me down a youtube rabbit hole on how to separate ethanol from fuel. I don't really want to do this as my boating time each year is already limited. However, I don't want to have issue with my motor either.
My plan is to essential run the carb dry and drain it before long term storage.
I never use old gas. If I have some in my Jerry can before the season I will empty it out and use it as a fire starter. I am always filling up with the highest octane possible (usually Shell V power as its the closest to me).
A few questions for you.
I have always been told to run premium/highest octane available for small engines. Is this still the case even with E10 fuels?
I plan to add a stabilizer each time I fill up my outboard tank, Is there a specific one you would recommend? (there are so many to choose from)
Thanks
That lower unit on the electric motor looks similar to what you would find on a large cruise ship for propulsion.
Just put in an order for a Tohatsu 60hp! Get it installed next week. Super excited
That's awesome! Congrats!
I've been running a 60hp on my 16ft CHawk for two seasons and love it. Very quiet and efficient
@@rdh5961 what kind of speeds do you get out of it?
@@JAdame24 35mph with two guys and gear
Please go to the Suzuki booth.
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Electric outboards
Lol we call them trolling motors. But go ahead and give me a 150 electric so I can add 1k#s in batteries and still have a range of 20miles
That white and black one was awesome i would definitely run that too. I might even do my own outboard like that!
It looks sick lol
I love there stuff I owned 75 to stoke
Just another reminder that tohatsu makes mercury motors up to 25hp. They have slightly different tillers and cowlings, other than that they are identical.
Actually up 30hp in the Four Stroke range and up to 50hp in the Two Stroke range but that is only sold in smaller markets in Asia, South America and the Pacific Islands where Two Stroke is still legal.
@@lobes78 thanks for the info!
Man give us Volvo Penta folks some love! Don't be scared to jump over to the dark side (inboards) lol
Lol we just don't see that many inboards, (I mean any inboards) here in Florida lol where I'm at at least, all offshore stuff :) But I am looking for some inboards to make some content, just not sure when that will be lol
@BornAgainBoating haha I figured! I'm located up on the Chesapeake Bay so it's a little more common here. Our main work though that we specialize in is all the volvo diesels and IPS drives. Anytime we see a trailer boat with outboards on it that use to be inboards we are happy campers! Ya'll can have them! lol
@@BornAgainBoating also in regards to inboard content for you. Or i/o I should say is you should look into getting your hands on the volvo fwd drive they're putting in boats for the watersport community.
I honestly had no idea tohatsu was around that long!!?? Very nice!!
Me neither!
How are the reliability on these motors?
Very. I have a 50 that is bulletproof. Sips gas and always starts on the first turn.
@@hajjman99they make all Mercs up to 40 or 50 hp actually.
They look like nice Hondas to me because they are Hondas just re-badged
Yes and no. AFAIK, 150 up are Hondas, the rest are their own. Heck, even tiller Mercury’s are rebadged Tohatsu
I'm so old I had to look up what AFAIK means lol :)
I've had a MFS 40 since 2016 and got an MFS 50 in January 2023. Both motors have been great, can't fault them . Without checking the hours I'd guess I probably do around 700 to 800 hours a year.
Dislike for abusing Christian terminology in name of your channel