Is A Tohatsu Outboard Worth Purchasing? Find Out In This 20hp Tohatsu 1 Year Review
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- On Today’s Episode of Fishing Is Therapy we review the 20hp Long Shaft Tohatsu Outboard Motor In-depth and show you the wear and tear after 1.5 years of hard use in many different conditions.
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1:55 already time for another video, my man obviously has no idea what he's talking about 😅
And if you buy any Small mercury motors. They all made by Tohatsu. Merc can’t compete.
I totally agree. If it isn't broken...dont fix it!
What is brand/name of jackplate ?
You have excellent taste.
Thanks
Thank you, I appreciate you watching and I am glad you found value in my content. The jackplate is called the Vance Manufacturing Jackplate.My specific model is Vance JPL2412SB 5'' Setback Mini-Jack Plate for Gheenoe and Clamp-on Engines. The website is vancemfg.com
I was about to comment that it’s almost 100% same as mercury. My ex roommate upgraded his Tohatsu 9.9 to a 20 using a mercury ecm and removing a baffle iron something like that. He fishes a restricted lake. I told him it would have been cheaper to buy the 20 and put the 9.9 stickers. Lol
🤣😅Right, it would have been cheaper to do that. Mercury and Tohatsu are the same thing under 30hp. But hey hopefully he enjoys his Merc 20hp, I mean Tohatsu 🤣
I have an 2013 20 HP, 4 stroke, Tohatsu (carburated, not EFI) and it runs perfectly.
It's Japan-made (not chinese), very reliable, and very easy to service at home.
Greetings from Patagonia, Argentina !!! 🇦🇷
Greetings and shout out to Patagonia, Argentina. I'm glad you enjoy your outboard just as much as I do. Sound like it's been a very reliable outboard for you as well. How many years have you had yours?
@@fishingistherapy The engine is 11 years old, but I have it since 2020 (when I bought an - used - inflatable boat with a road trailer and equipped with this Tohatsu).
It has sailed only in the patagonian fresh water lakes, in summer times (here: december to march).
A commentary: I fixed the engine at the transom with 4 bolts and nuts, just for safety: I don't want to loose the engine jumping the waves when the day become windy and we have to return.
Nice! That definitely speaks to the longevity of the outboard. I agree I also fixed my outboard to my jackplate to ensure it doesn't fall off, makes things safer.
Thank you for the great info, I am also thinking of buying a Tohatsu, ... .
Your welcome, glad you enjoyed the content. I doubt you will regret purchasing a Tohatsu, they are reliable.
Bought a 23 model 20hp/4 from Plateau Marine in Tennessee. Love it. Pushes my old 16' Lowe Big John with little effort, in salt and fresh water.
They are very reliable outboards. Mine gets me everywhere I want to go efficiently, it's great on fuel as well. I have yet to take mine in saltwater. How do you flush yours after a saltwater trip?
Until they stop making purple outboards it's a hard no from me, don't care what's inside
Purple?? To each his own! 🤣
@fishingistherapy the color is weird, blue/purple ..who knows, ugly
@SCDeerAddict Doesn't bother me a bit for the performance and price. Love it
Thanks for sharing your nice review video. After watching it, I think I'm going to buy one Tohatsu 20hp electric start & power tilt/trim. However I don't know what year of outboard I should buy. The year 2022, 2023 & 2024 are almost $4,000.00, but 2018 is less than $1,600.00.
I have the 2020 version fuel injection model which sips gas. Not sure about the 2018 but I'm nmsure you can't go wrong with any year, as long it fits your price range.
2017 Tohatsu MFS30 owner here. I fish saltwater only (Portugal). At 450 engine hours the motor developed an oil leak (but never had any running issues). The retailer changed the entire engine block free of cost. The new block has been great so far (50 hours). Good motors.
Awesome. Thanks for the heads up and glad thr engine has been good to you. I love mine. Ran her hard today from one of the lake to the other and she held strong.
😮 450 hour boy. You love fishing good for you.
Have a good day in Portugal.
I agree
Was their any feedback as to why the oil leak developed and how did you know it was leaking?
@@stevepoulin8964 450 hours is not much. I reckon these motors, if properly maintained reach around 3000 hours of use consistently.
That was the oil filter
Correct. Thanks for watching
you might think of putting your transom saver above the motor cavitation plate instead of under it ,that's where I place mine
I originally did that but was informed that it outs undue stress on the cavitation plate and has even chipped the plate and caused stress cracks as the motor bounces up and down on the highway. Not sure which way is best, but I appreciate your advice. I will look further into both ways.
It's one of the best made man , im in joying my motor too 😊
Well said, definitely top of the line. Glad you are enjoying yours as well.
Just got My 20hp Tohatsu last week and am enjoying the wonderful honeymoon experience around the Salisbury,MD waterways. I am hoping that it takes great care of Me as I could have just gotten the Yamaha and been done with it, but wanted to see how good this brand really is based on the credible reputation they have, and of course the substantial cost savings. Hoping for the best!
I hope the outboard carries you well for many years. Its been 2 years and mine is still running and very efficient. Its a very reliable outboard and worth the money.
I have a 2011 MFS20C carbureted 20hp, and it has been bulletproof. Starts every time with 1 to 3 pulls and takes less effort to pull start than the 15hp Evinrude 2 stroke I used to have. I have not had any issues getting parts, though I have only had to buy maintenance items (oil filters, water pump impellers, ect.). Really good motor in my opinion.
That's valuable insight. Thanks for sharing it. Let's me know how reliable and efficient these outboards can be.
Just don't hit anything with it or the mid section will break in half. The metal is paper thin, that's why they are so light. The driveshaft is also smaller than my pinky finger.
Wow, thanks for the valuable insight. Did you have yours repaired?
Thanks for the review. I’m about to buy the same motor with low hours, pull start only, for a great piece.
Noticed you said Rome Ga. I live local to there too.
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Nice, I don't think you can go wrong with purchasing a motor like this. Tohatsu has been very reliable and easy to service. Yes I'm 1hr away from Rome, GA but I frequent the Coosa River often.
GREAT VIDEO YOUNGBLOOD
Appreciate you!💪🏾💯
Good video…I own a 2016 20 mercury bought new with 0 hrs in 2019. The only issue I had was my spark plugs went bad at 200hrs. It’s under warranty but my mercury dealer is right down the road and being I was out of town I called them. It was only giving me 1/4 power. I checked all the simple things first but learned that if the plugs are dark with burnt looking oil on them it’s a indicator of water in fuel. Well I pulled both plugs and bingo. Installed the same plugs and 25hrs later till going strong again. My water separator did not show any signs of water but I change my water sep twice a year now. Those 20s are good motors. Once I put a SS prop on mine I gained 2 mph. I’m running a 9 pitch SS on a 15ft Alweld tunnel haul @ 23mph ish.
Nice! I have been contemplating getting a SS prop to reduce the slippage from the aluminum prop. I perform regular maintenance on mine as well. Running strong. Love those 20hp Mercury/Tohatsu's
I just bought a 25 Tohatsu for my 14 ft skiff. I'm also running a 9 pitch prop. This engine runs well so far.
I think it will run well for many years to come with basic regular maintenance! How much did you purchase your skiff for?
@@fishingistherapy It's a 2001 Carolina Skiff DLX. I paid $2000 for the bare hull, and about 200 for the little center console and windshield--unattached. Then I had to pay a guy to rig it up for me. It has been a solid boat, although it's bumpy in a chop. The engine is just right for the boat at about 150lbs.
Man that's a nice setup. I have thought about transitioning to a console drive, just don't want to give up any more space.
@@fishingistherapy I know what you mean.
I guess you had to raise your outboard because the shaft is too long for the boat?
Yes that is correct. The transom is 20 inches and the shaft is 21 inches.
Thank you. Would you recommend power tilt and electric start or manual ? Also on your electric start, does it requires to carry external battery? if so, how do you hook it up? thanks in advance!
Yes I have an external deep cyle battery i hook it to that runs all my electric i have hooked to my 5 gang switch panel. I have it setup under the rear seat hatch. Its a simple 2 ring terminal hook up direct to the battery. Also I would recommend electric eith power tilt so you dont have reach back and adjust it manually but it doesn't bother me to have to do it manually plus I have a manual jackplate that I can adjust on the fly. But I had the extra money I would get the power tilt and trim, just have to makensure your battery doesnt die because I have heard many people frustrate with not being able to tilt and trim or electric start on the water.
@fishingistherapy thank you for your detailed response!. If battery dies, it shouldn't have a problem starting it manually? Is that correct?
Yes that is correct. My battery has died twice while on 3 day camping trips and I pulled started without any issues.
Ordered my Tohatsu MFS20EEFL today!! Got a great deal. Watching your videos again for some tips. I have a brand new deep cycle marine battery that maintains a charge well during a fishing trip. Can I use that for my Tohatsu as well or will I need another battery? Thank you.
Nice! I'm glad my videos are helpful to you. In my opinion, the deep cycle you currently have will work. I actually have the majority of my electronics wired to my deep cycle along with my Tohatsu, and it works well. I love it because when underway my outboard will charge the battery, which then powers and charges my electronics like an alternator in a car....I can rely on it! Hope that helps.
@@fishingistherapy Excellent- Thank you. I was wondering if the outboard had a generator to recharge. Happy Easter.
@Luigi1962 Yes indeed. Happy Easter to you as well, enjoy yourself. Tightlines!
Hello brother, greetings from Russia. How much does such an outboard motor cost in the USA?I have a Mercury 20, you can say that the same engine.
Hey brother, shout out to Russia. It's cost about $3200 to get the exact one I have with a 20inch shaft.
@@fishingistherapy Thank you for the answer.We have 3,900 bucks in Russia for such a thing.Good luck to you, brother.We have a wish for fishermen: "No tail, no scales"-for a good catch.)))
@user-lm5qq6gc2r Wow that is a but more than we pay. Goodluck to you to brother, thanks for the fisherman's wish, I appreciate it and same to you!
subd. Thanks for good info!
Indeed, my pleasure. Glad I could be helpful.
Nice! So this has both electric and pull start?
Yes indeed. I made sure I had the pull start just incase the battery dies. It's great to have.
I was there on the cold day so was Alexander..your motor is awesome 🤟😎
Yes indeed. She has seen and run through alot. Love that motor!
nice motor, I got a 25 hp Yamaha electric start
@@lajackabill Yamaha is a great motor as well
@@fishingistherapy Thanks
@@fishingistherapy ima show you my boat before we go fising
BTW, you are a unique dude. 😁 Subscribed.
Thanks I appreciate it, glad you enjoy the unique touch to my content.
Tohatsu 20 here, agreed, excellent outboard pushed my Orkney fishing boat along really well. Cheers.
Exactly, glad you feel the same. I'm surprised how little I knew about this motor before purchasing it.
@@fishingistherapy I have the electric start and it's never failed me. Can't believe how little fuel they sip. I'm using the E5 in mine as recommended by the dealer who fitted it to my boat.
I'm still suprosed after 2 years of how efficient on fuel this motor is. I use non-ethanol fuel only and she runs like a charm.
Does it normally start first pull?
Yes, every time, I only had it take a few pulls once when it was really cold and i believe that was due to operater error letting wayer into the fuel line, but since it has been even colder and still starts on first push or pull!. It has been very reliable!
Don't buy a Tohatsu, yes they are good outboards but the after market spare parts are a nightmare, my 50 needed a new reed value it was in stock but in Japan, it took over a mouth to arrive but missing a gasket so they were told by the outboard mechanic to send it by express air post, it took over a month so in total ten weeks to get the part!.
Man that's a tough pill to swallow. Been thinking about upgrading to a 30hp, is this Tohatsu outboards as a whole or just the 50hp issue with the part?
Considereing 20 HP Honda or Tohatsu.... Both seems great. Honda looks better I think, but curious about the white version of Tohatsu (I have a white boat).
From my understanding the white tohatsu just like white trolling motors are salt water rated and have more protection form corrosion, other than that they are identical.
Interesting, thanks!
@Havreringar Your welcome, Happy to help.
excellent review Thanks
Your welcome. Thanks for checking out my content!
Have you thought about getting a hydra-foil? That helped my 40hp alot on take off and getting up to speed.
I have thought about it. Just concerned it may not help me as much and be worth the wholes drilled. How much performance improvement or holeshot did you gain or notice?
@@fishingistherapy no top end performance improvement but it did get keep the boat from dragging the back during acceleration. I have a 16 ft V Hull aluminum Tracker with a custom front deck. The motor is an old 40hp Evinrude tiller. i am a big guy so I think all that weight in the back made it worthwhile for me to add one. The prop is old as well.
What is your max rpm and current prop without the foil? Usually a foil is a bandaid for improper prop selection... doesn't help anything
@lukesmith32 Its a 9 pitch prop when running with a buddy or two. Rpms are at 6100 max. By myself it can overrev with a 9 pitch, when I know I'm running alone I switch to a 10p and run between 6000 to 6300, but I keep it right around 6100
I love that motor man
Can't explain how much I love that motor!
Excellent information!! I'm buying a brand new Tohatsu 20hp in the spring. Thank you.
I am confident you won't regret, I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. What type of boat are you putting it on?
14ft Smoker Craft that I bought and overhauled last summer. Here is a short video on the overhaul. I'm new to boats and fished with electric motors to close out the season in PA. I'm upgrading to the 20hp Tohatsu in the spring. Attractive to me because of the weight, quality, and cost. Thanks again. @@fishingistherapy
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Nice, that's a great boat to have and you can do a lot with it as you have. Thanks for sharing the video, looks great! Do you like the stability of the boat?
Is this outboard with power tilt ?
No, that would be great for it, but it's manual tilt.
@@fishingistherapy just wondering why you have a transom saver on there , I thought it was outboards with power tilt needed transom saver.
@flyinphil42 I would always recommend a transom saver so that you don't compromise the transom when it bounces up and down on the highway. I lost a transom saver twice and towed home from a 2.5hr trip and a Savannah 5 hr trip and that bouncing and etc really stresses the transom, rather be safe, it's a simple addition for the added support and longevity.
@@fishingistherapy I was just wondering what the difference is between the conventional transom saver in your video and the new rubber block style transom savers that wedge in between the ram to support the power tilt.
@flyinphil42 Yes those rubber block ones are for power tilt systems.
Is this 2020 or 2022 engine?
This is the 2020 model. Got it when it was the new model.
@@fishingistherapy thnks
@@fishingistherapy is it difficult to tilt it?
@@eternityspoken5207 No, in my opinion its very easy to tilt, buttery smooth ergonomics.
@fishingistherapy thank you, I wasnt sure if I need power tilt or not, power tilt adds weight to the engine which not ideal.
transom saver...my next investment! didnt know that brace existed! thx man
No prob man, glad you found the tips helpful. You won't regret the purchase.