Correct, but if I remember right I referred to the schematic for this motor in the installation instructions. I've seen things done so many different ways over the years that nothing surprises me anymore.
That’s great feedback too!! Thank you for watching. Hope you learned some stuff as so much of these motors are similar that lots translates back and forth!
Glad to help you out! They are designed to be installed by a dealer, but obviously with a little instruction anyone can tackle the installation. Go enjoy your new motor!!!
They really are a great outboard and have a great warranty too. Now days there are more Tohatsu dealers than ever so if you ever need service or warranty work done you won't have to travel as far as you did 10-15 years ago. Great choice!
This video explains everything that a new boater need to know , I am bidding on 2023 HIGHFIELD CL380/LSPW (EVA) with no outboard engine in feel like I can tackle it easily after seeing this let me know if you have any suggestions
You will love the Tohatsu if you decide to go that route. They have a standard 5 year warranty, but I've not seen their smaller outboards have a single issue. Good luck getting the boat!!
Superb tutorial video very well executed and concise. I am about to fit this exact motor to my inboard/outboard conversion connecting to a top mount controller , this video is going to be extremely helpful many thanks!
Great video , Add a safety chain or rope, there is no worse feeling than hitting something, breaking it off and watching it sink while running. Fortunately my chain held, after clean out got several more years.
You're spot on with that suggestion! That's exactly why I through bolt every motor I install unless it's a little portable motor that's on and off a hull constantly. I've witnessed a motor jumping off the back of a boat and the fella driving being able to hold onto it by the tiller handle! He got lucky!
The plywood will last another 20+ years and can be made from off cuts of decking boards around the shop. I think usually the wood transoms outlast the motors!!!
okay.. I was just wondering since coosa board seems to be the hot new thing. I had to get my transom rebuilt and they insisted on coosa board@@tomspontoons
@@PhotoJohn80 definitely some folks are overwhelmingly for it, but for the price and availability of good treated plywood and how long it’ll last I just stick with what’s worked for the last 40 years on pontoons. I’m sure Coosa is great too, but I’ll wait to see how it holds up over the long haul before switching over everything to it.
Question: When you rig new motors on boats for customers, how does the warranty work for the boat owner? Do they go back to you or do they contact the closest authorized dealer for warranty claims? Asking because I’m planning on rigging a new motor on my rebuilt boat and want to make sure the warranty will be honored in case I need it. Thanks! I’m a new subscriber. I’ve rebuilt a 1972 SanPan AquaPatio and a 1984 Riviera Cruiser for myself, and I enjoy the process.
Great question! The warranty submission is all done online. We purchase motors through a marina who inputs the warranty information, and at that point the customer can have the motor serviced for warranty work at any servicing dealer. These motors can be purchased online and shipped to your door with no dealer having hands on it. To my knowledge in that case you'd submit the warranty info yourself and be covered to take it to any local servicing dealer. The best news is that the new four stroke motors have been incredibly solid for the last 10 years making me confident in any make and model.
Thanks for the response! I’m a retired aircraft mechanic that’s done a lot of boat rigging (from a bare hull, I used to be into hot boats). If your shop was in Kalamazoo instead of GR, I’d be applying for a fun retirement job 👍
@@J.W.W. Nice! I love the amount of retired folks who tell me they want to come work with me...but we love being as small of an operation as we can, and I'm the kind of guy who wants to do as much of the detail work as possible because my name goes on every boat. Some call it being OCD. I call it quality control!!
Tom i havent seen your take on Tohatsu motors, thinking ill go with something between 140-200, would you recommend Tohatsu? If not what would you recommend?
I love Tohatsu outboards, but I haven't personally run their bigger HP options. I have a 200 Suzuki on my tritoon and I'm installing a 140 Suzuki on my river boat I'm building currently....so I'm obviously a big fan of Suzuki in those bigger motors.
Link arms must be i. installed in the inner hole for for full steering lock to lock. Outer hole is for a tie bar.
Correct, but if I remember right I referred to the schematic for this motor in the installation instructions. I've seen things done so many different ways over the years that nothing surprises me anymore.
I’m not even needing to do this in my boat I just enjoy the videos. Thanks for the content
That’s great feedback too!! Thank you for watching. Hope you learned some stuff as so much of these motors are similar that lots translates back and forth!
Thanks from Finland. Your video saved my day, the motor's manual was useless.
Glad to help you out! They are designed to be installed by a dealer, but obviously with a little instruction anyone can tackle the installation. Go enjoy your new motor!!!
Very good and detailed explanation this has convinced me to go with Tohatsu on my renovated 14ft cabin cruiser, cheers
They really are a great outboard and have a great warranty too. Now days there are more Tohatsu dealers than ever so if you ever need service or warranty work done you won't have to travel as far as you did 10-15 years ago. Great choice!
What a brilliant video. I’m not an engineer or mechanic but I reckon I could do this job after listening to such clear instructions. 😊
That’s what we aim to do. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!!
This video explains everything that a new boater need to know , I am bidding on 2023 HIGHFIELD CL380/LSPW (EVA) with no outboard engine in feel like I can tackle it easily after seeing this let me know if you have any suggestions
You will love the Tohatsu if you decide to go that route. They have a standard 5 year warranty, but I've not seen their smaller outboards have a single issue. Good luck getting the boat!!
Superb tutorial video very well executed and concise. I am about to fit this exact motor to my inboard/outboard conversion connecting to a top mount controller , this video is going to be extremely helpful many thanks!
Glad it was helpful for you! You'll love that new motor on your boat.
Great video , Add a safety chain or rope, there is no worse feeling than hitting something, breaking it
off and watching it sink while running. Fortunately my chain held, after clean out got several more
years.
You're spot on with that suggestion! That's exactly why I through bolt every motor I install unless it's a little portable motor that's on and off a hull constantly. I've witnessed a motor jumping off the back of a boat and the fella driving being able to hold onto it by the tiller handle! He got lucky!
Any idea what the pink tube next to the starter motor is for?
If it's what I think it is it's just a vent line.
Great tutorial, lots of good info
Thanks for watching!!
Very good video
Thank you! It’s an outboard that people can buy online these days and install themselves…figure it would be helpful to have a full install video!
@@tomspontoons 60 hp is the same
Yep, pretty comparable processes to most of the motors , hp ranges, and even across all makes.
Plywood for your transom?? Why not use coosa board??
The plywood will last another 20+ years and can be made from off cuts of decking boards around the shop. I think usually the wood transoms outlast the motors!!!
okay.. I was just wondering since coosa board seems to be the hot new thing. I had to get my transom rebuilt and they insisted on coosa board@@tomspontoons
@@PhotoJohn80 definitely some folks are overwhelmingly for it, but for the price and availability of good treated plywood and how long it’ll last I just stick with what’s worked for the last 40 years on pontoons. I’m sure Coosa is great too, but I’ll wait to see how it holds up over the long haul before switching over everything to it.
Question: When you rig new motors on boats for customers, how does the warranty work for the boat owner? Do they go back to you or do they contact the closest authorized dealer for warranty claims? Asking because I’m planning on rigging a new motor on my rebuilt boat and want to make sure the warranty will be honored in case I need it. Thanks!
I’m a new subscriber. I’ve rebuilt a 1972 SanPan AquaPatio and a 1984 Riviera Cruiser for myself, and I enjoy the process.
Great question! The warranty submission is all done online. We purchase motors through a marina who inputs the warranty information, and at that point the customer can have the motor serviced for warranty work at any servicing dealer. These motors can be purchased online and shipped to your door with no dealer having hands on it. To my knowledge in that case you'd submit the warranty info yourself and be covered to take it to any local servicing dealer. The best news is that the new four stroke motors have been incredibly solid for the last 10 years making me confident in any make and model.
Thanks for the response! I’m a retired aircraft mechanic that’s done a lot of boat rigging (from a bare hull, I used to be into hot boats). If your shop was in Kalamazoo instead of GR, I’d be applying for a fun retirement job 👍
@@J.W.W. Nice! I love the amount of retired folks who tell me they want to come work with me...but we love being as small of an operation as we can, and I'm the kind of guy who wants to do as much of the detail work as possible because my name goes on every boat. Some call it being OCD. I call it quality control!!
Tom i havent seen your take on Tohatsu motors, thinking ill go with something between 140-200, would you recommend Tohatsu? If not what would you recommend?
I love Tohatsu outboards, but I haven't personally run their bigger HP options. I have a 200 Suzuki on my tritoon and I'm installing a 140 Suzuki on my river boat I'm building currently....so I'm obviously a big fan of Suzuki in those bigger motors.
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