40hp Tohatsu overview and top speed (Track grizzly 1548 sportsman)

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  • @ronzbee3458
    @ronzbee3458 2 місяці тому +1

    great video bud! watched your other video when you got the boat and 25, great job! I have a 1648 grizzly with 40 mercury with big tiller and love it!

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 місяці тому

      Glad you are enjoying it! These Grizzlies are HEAVY the more power the better!

    • @AreUsaved
      @AreUsaved 2 місяці тому

      Exact boat/ motor set up i am looking at.

  • @ncwarrior62
    @ncwarrior62 2 роки тому +1

    Just found your channel great content and your comments are straight forward and on point. I am purchasing a new Tohatsu 50 hp tiller for my 17 fiberglass skiff. It’s just a simple skiff for coastal fishing island hopping crabbing camping and setting nets. But will serve my purpose well. Thank you for your insight. I plan to do a progress video as I put my project together.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for the compliment glad I was able to provide some insight

  • @nguyengineering5376
    @nguyengineering5376 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for making this video. I have a 1448 grizzly with pods, i have the same issue with the tohatsu 25hp just not being enough but concerned about going to the 40.

  • @DrewVerdin
    @DrewVerdin 2 роки тому +3

    You know you and I have the same boat. What I noticed with my 25hp was that if I kept my counter weight in the center of the boat close to my feet it worked better than putting the weight in the front of the boat. Keep it as close to you as you can and push the weight forward slowly until it stops hopping. I got 27 with mine on a good day. I really like how that Tohatsu is pushing that boat bro.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +2

      I’ll try some weight further back as you suggested. Also thanks! I do 20+ mile trips a good amount and this makes me feel a bit better about out running storms and what not

    • @DrewVerdin
      @DrewVerdin 2 роки тому

      @@BuckcreekTV absolutely! Have a blessed one

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      You too!

    • @corychapman4940
      @corychapman4940 Рік тому

      You ran a 25 hp jet?

  • @mauritobias8759
    @mauritobias8759 Рік тому

    awsome video !!!! im looking at the 50hp tohatsu 4 stroke for my 14ft bayliner.... this really helped me out big time.... im going back n forth on this motor and the suzuki 50hp 4 stroke..

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      Glad I could help, a 50 Suzuki is certainly an excellent motor. I would take into consideration if you personally intend to do the maintenance or if you’ll be taking it to a dealer. Lind story short if doing it yourself it’ll be easier to find and obtain service parts for Suzuki vs. tohatsu. That said, I do have a list of the tohatsu service parts as well as how to perform it in a other video. Best of luck on your decision!

    • @mauritobias8759
      @mauritobias8759 Рік тому

      @@BuckcreekTV thanks for the quick reply!!!! the only reason im more on the suzuki side is im moving home to miami beach fl. and a dealer is down the street from the house 🤣im looking for a lighter motor and from looking suzuki is one of the lighter motors.... thanks for that input!!! i will take into consideration ✌✌✌

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      No problem regardless of your choice. I would imagine you would be happy with either best of luck!

  • @AreUsaved
    @AreUsaved 2 місяці тому

    Love it!!! Great job!

  • @stompylee
    @stompylee 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for filming this video.

  • @BlackWarriorLures
    @BlackWarriorLures Рік тому

    Also the cold wash it meant to be used with a hole adapter like with the deckwash on your lawn mower.

  • @DopeSockz17
    @DopeSockz17 Рік тому +1

    Great video bro !!

  • @rednwhite67
    @rednwhite67 Рік тому

    Love your video's ! Keep it up!

  • @bigk3381
    @bigk3381 9 місяців тому +1

    Can you please tell me which particular Prop you have on your Tohatsu 40hp.? Not real familiar with this motor yet but would be grateful for whatever info you can pass my way regarding Prop pitch and or serial number.
    Thank you very much

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  9 місяців тому +1

      Not sure exactly which prop this is but the pitch I believe is a 15 or 16

    • @bigk3381
      @bigk3381 9 місяців тому

      ​@@BuckcreekTVthanks... I've been familiar with Evinrude for many years and they print serial numbers and specifics on all of their props so I did not know if Tahatsu does the same. Thank you

  • @chrispierce1739
    @chrispierce1739 2 роки тому

    I am enjoying your channel. I just subscribed for the Jon Boat content.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      Glad your enjoying it and thank you for subscribing. There will be more to come.

  • @steveroberts1280
    @steveroberts1280 2 роки тому

    I have the same boat,put a 50 merc 4 stroke with a cmc kick plate,very happy with it,I consistently run 36-38 and I’m 350lbs!!!Nice set up,now I need a plotter/fish finder

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      With the kick plate are you able to plane out or still have to have it trimmed down?

    • @steveroberts1280
      @steveroberts1280 2 роки тому

      @@BuckcreekTV I’m able to trim up somewhat,if I go too much porpoising if I go too far tho

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      Same here

    • @steveroberts1280
      @steveroberts1280 2 роки тому

      I see all these havocs etc… trimmed way up,hauling tail,wish I could figure out how they doing that…

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      @@steveroberts1280 Me too

  • @joeyjoe8892
    @joeyjoe8892 Місяць тому

    Nice man!!!

  • @KHtally
    @KHtally Рік тому +1

    Hey man great video and looking at getting a Tohatsu 30 myself for a small skiff. Curious if you're still happy with your choice.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      Overall I am very happy other than finding maintenance parts which was a nightmare as mentioned. There are some things I prefer on the 25 Mercury I had, and some things I prefer on this tohatsu. All in all I’m still relatively happy with the Tohatsu.

  • @tieoneon1614
    @tieoneon1614 8 місяців тому

    Great vid. I just picked up a '23 Merc 40 on an older mint 16ft Sea Nymph thats just under 500lbs dry weight, was wondering if it was going to be too heavy/too much for this boat. Looks like your 1548 sits just fine, and I assumed with a 16p SS prop I can get mine to 40mph too. Right now its got a 4 blade and guy said it only does 28mph....lol Im guessing its a 12 or 13 but will be great to have as spare or 3 people fishing.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  8 місяців тому

      Absolutely certainly doesn't help to have an extra prop. It should be fine on that. 16-footer I'm not too familiar with seeing nips. I believe they are fiberglass correct? The weight on the Mercury's are certainly a lot heavier than the hotsus but for that size boat it should be okay

  • @davidmichl6575
    @davidmichl6575 2 роки тому

    Do you have a video of how you mounted transducer for fish finder and GPS? I have a 16ft triton with float pods on each side like yours and just unfamiliar with where to mount a transducer when i do purchase it. Thanks for the help!

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      I do not, but my transducer is mounted 2-3” from the pod and I’ve had pretty good results

  • @chasefaulk1655
    @chasefaulk1655 2 місяці тому

    Very detailed love it ❤

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 місяці тому

      @@chasefaulk1655 Thank you!

  • @williamlanier9
    @williamlanier9 2 місяці тому

    How fast did it run with the 25 on it?

  • @bfrising
    @bfrising 2 роки тому

    Nice job on your videos. I have your boat and wanted to do the same upgrade. What I found is while yes a 23 inch transom usually requires a 25 inch outboard these sportsman hulls have an angled transom. The proper fit is a 20 inch. Your challenge is weight distribution with that 4 stroke and the short boat. I bet if you had a 40 Etec 2 stroke you would have far less of an issue. The 2 stroke is lighter. Anyway enjoy your post.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed it and well worth the upgrade. It really didn’t add much weight to the back of the boat I think it’s only 10-15 pounds difference really between the ultra long shaft and 40 tohatsu still well worth the upgrade

    • @bfrising
      @bfrising 2 роки тому

      @@BuckcreekTV what’s the difference between the Merc 25 and the 40 Tohatsu. I bet when you run it with trolling motor on that will help. The farther forward/center should help a bunch. Be interesting to see if you can hit 40 mph.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      I tried running with that ice chest as far forward as I could get it and it was close to being over 100 pounds and I still have porpoising problems but with the 25 merc on a good day with little to no gear I can get up to 26-27 miles an hour. Even with the porpoising problems and the additional weight of the ice chest I hit 36mph without being able to trim out with a small load I’ve topped 38mph thus far

    • @omieyouknowme
      @omieyouknowme Рік тому

      @@BuckcreekTV best part you can get parts for the tohatsu after the warranty is out. Etecs good luck finding repair shops and parts might as well put a Chinese parson in it, at least they have parts be it Yamaha

  • @SoFlo_Outdoors
    @SoFlo_Outdoors Рік тому

    Did you beef up the transom to hold the weight and stress from goin with more power because i know that model is max 25

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому +1

      I did not, back in the day these boats are actually rated for 40 The tracker came out with the 1648 and I guess to slot it in with the 15 they dropped the rating on the tracker 1548. I really haven't had any issues with it and it's a very stout transom so I'm not concerned.

    • @SoFlo_Outdoors
      @SoFlo_Outdoors Рік тому

      @BuckcreekTV yeah I have a 1654 thinking about a 60 tohatsu but I would definitely have to work the transom there is no brace and the transom is just Hollow between the front and back. Might want to look into it don't want to welds to crack over time.

  • @noahlucas1632
    @noahlucas1632 Рік тому

    just wondering, i bought a 40 myself and is the tiller handle supposed to curve back to the left some or is it just mine

  • @hammerfallen12345
    @hammerfallen12345 4 місяці тому

    Maybe a jack plate would be super on this?😁

  • @oneinthesac
    @oneinthesac Рік тому

    What diameter prop are you running I have a 40 on a 16ft double wide boat I’m getting 29mph but it’s only 11 pitch but my rpm’s are right on the money it’s 11.6” x 11 pitch

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      Unfortunately I don't know the diameter of the prop however I believe the pitch I'm running is a 15 or 16 and that sets well within the RPM range I'm pretty confident it's a 15 pitch. I bought the motor second hand and he had already replaced the factory prop

  • @randyscarbrough4914
    @randyscarbrough4914 2 роки тому

    Well let me say Great video. I have the same motor could you please tell me the pitch and diameter of the stainless steel propeller you have on your Tohatsu 40hp.
    Tank You

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      Hey randy the pith is 15p unfortunately I do not know the diameter

  • @waldensridge
    @waldensridge Рік тому

    Have you put a jack-plate on this yet to reduce drag.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      I haven’t, given the additional expense

  • @KyleCampbell-lv7jx
    @KyleCampbell-lv7jx 11 місяців тому

    Where did you get your hydrofoil?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  11 місяців тому

      Circle one is the brand, it was on the outboard when I purchased it

  • @southernaristaeusoutdoor3451

    I’m looking at this boat for fishing and duck hunting, is it a good boat? I’ve heard people say put more money in and get a havoc or something else but none of them own this boat and would like a honest opinion.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      I think it is, havocs and excels will get you there faster but overall I’m content with mine. I took it to the swamp today, bumped into trees shot a pig and got out safely with few concerns

    • @southernaristaeusoutdoor3451
      @southernaristaeusoutdoor3451 Рік тому

      @@BuckcreekTV does it handle stumps and rough water well?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      I would say so as long as you don’t hit stumps at full speed

  • @markosalami2
    @markosalami2 2 роки тому

    The v-shaped spray coming out the back makes it look as if the engine is too low rather than too high?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +1

      I think that’s from the hydrofoil. I’m going to try and take the hydrofoil off and see what difference that makes but you definitely have to have the engine trim down where you get porpoising regardless you can’t trim it out hardly at all

    • @setxwaterfowlers3424
      @setxwaterfowlers3424 Рік тому +1

      The motor is to low, when setup correctly the hydrofoil should be out of the water.

  • @pauloosterheert4267
    @pauloosterheert4267 9 місяців тому

    Although this boat has a 23.5” transom, that is not the height from top of transom to water level due to transom angle. More like 21”.

  • @charliethompson9862
    @charliethompson9862 Рік тому

    I have a 14/48 tracker thinking of going to a 40 or 50 what would u recommend it currently has the 25 mercury on it

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      Honestly, that 25 is pushing you around pretty well. 40 on that thing. You are going to be cruising. It's not something I would personally do, but also not my boat. I'd imagine you'd be getting close to 40 out of it

    • @charliethompson9862
      @charliethompson9862 Рік тому

      @@BuckcreekTV the 25 does good pushes the boat around 24mph depending on load does struggle and sometimes will not get over 16 mph with a load maybe the 40 could handle the load better

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      It certainly could

  • @lukerville
    @lukerville 4 місяці тому

    Curious how you made out as far as money to upgrade motors?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  4 місяці тому

      I sold my Mercury 25 for $4,000 and I bought that one for $6,000. ,000 so overall I spent $2,000 and installed the motor myself and I believe I've added at least that much value to the boat so pretty well

  • @bigjoslin6100
    @bigjoslin6100 Рік тому +3

    I have the same boat and I thought the 25hp mercury just wasn't doing. After having this boat for over 5 years, I finally learned why it was so slow. Little did I know, grizzly boats are notorious for having the flotation foam in boat to soak up water, adding several hundreds of pounds of water weight. Overall, it was not the mercury 25hp the problem but the cheap foam tracker puts in its boats that soak up hundreds of pounds of water over time. PLEASE POEPLE, DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID AND BY A GRIZZLY

    • @omieyouknowme
      @omieyouknowme Рік тому

      Sorry not a grizzly issue all boats under 20' have this problem. Poor water drainage is the issue, if you store the boat level out in open and it rains or snows it has no way to drain the bildge.
      Store the boat with nose up to let it drain, if you have water inside the bildge on water then you have a leak

  • @enephew6747
    @enephew6747 Рік тому

    How does the boat handle rougher waters

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      It does a decent job. I've had this boat in 1-2" seas and while it's certainly not ideal it will get you home safely. It handles the majority of boat wake just fine.

  • @matthewrodriguez3128
    @matthewrodriguez3128 2 роки тому

    You should play more of the end tro song in your videos.

  • @gunsandrotors8704
    @gunsandrotors8704 2 роки тому

    What rpms are you hitting with that 15p prop? Will it hit the rev limiter or no?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +1

      Not sure exactly what RPMs I am hitting but it is not hitting the rev limiter

  • @Gageklober
    @Gageklober Рік тому +3

    Tohotsu makes murcury under 40hp

  • @alexhogben3141
    @alexhogben3141 6 місяців тому

    Hey what prop size you have?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  6 місяців тому

      15p I don't remember the other dimensions

  • @josephthompson4519
    @josephthompson4519 2 роки тому

    About to repower mine with the 140hp, heard nothing but good things about these motors for the most part.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +2

      The 140 is a rebranded Honda in the US it should be great!

    • @josephthompson4519
      @josephthompson4519 2 роки тому

      @@BuckcreekTV my first boat was a Lowe Roughneck 1656 with a 50hp Mercury tiller on that thing. I think i scared myself more so than i learned anything those first two weeks on her. After a while it got fun and was literally like being shot out of a cannon with the flick of the wrist 😂

    • @jmjimbo
      @jmjimbo 2 роки тому +2

      @@BuckcreekTV The new tohatsu 140 is made by tohatsu shares nothing with the Honda. No offense intended just pointing it out.

    • @jmjimbo
      @jmjimbo 2 роки тому

      It’s more likely that Honda might be rebranding the tohatsu midrange line with there name.

    • @omieyouknowme
      @omieyouknowme Рік тому

      @@jmjimbo is it? I looked up parts for diagram for new and older motors 90hp and up and all where exactly same. Honda has always been a bit overweight compared to competition but if Honda is a tohatsu now for their smaller displacement blocks that could be sweet.

  • @JamesThomas-dn6hz
    @JamesThomas-dn6hz 5 місяців тому

    How do you spend that much on a motor and not measure your transom?😮

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  5 місяців тому +1

      I did, and it's worked fine for years. It was going to be very very difficult to find a 25 in. shaft so I 20 is sufficient

    • @JamesThomas-dn6hz
      @JamesThomas-dn6hz 5 місяців тому

      @BuckcreekTV for sure! You don't find many 25" shafts. Unless you're in the sailboat engine range. You said you made a mistake, so it sounded like you forgot or just didn't do it, which would be silly when you're spending that much money. 😜
      I have a 35hp w/ 20" shaft on my 16' deep, and it moves as nice as yours. That 35 to 40 seems to be a good engine size for that size boat.

  • @BlackWarriorLures
    @BlackWarriorLures Рік тому

    I have the 20hp on a 1652

  • @cjstillman122
    @cjstillman122 3 місяці тому

    Try a tire plug next time

  • @kylecurtis7638
    @kylecurtis7638 2 роки тому

    I just put a 50hp tohatsu on my 16ft lund aluminum fishing boat and live it. I had a an evinrude etec 40hp and the tohatsu is lighter and way quieter

    • @rcourville69
      @rcourville69 Рік тому

      Is it faster then the 40hp E-Tec? I have 40hp E-Tec on my 1448 flat bottom only pushing 30mph 5100rpm with 13.5x17 prop

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      I’m not sure, I recently got 37 mph at WOT in my 1548 not sure about prop size

    • @robburt7747
      @robburt7747 Рік тому

      ​​@@rcourville69 I have the Grizzly 1448 with a 2001 25hp Mercury (stock) that ran 31mph with forward mounted 60pound battery and fishing gear.
      Upgraded to a Ultrex trolling motor (30pounds heavier than old trolling motor) and added 2nd battery (120pound battery weight). Note I moved the batteries to the back to raise the front out of the water.
      With the added weight and different configuration it is slower to plane and top speed is 26mph. With an extra person and giant cooler filled wither water/fish speed is 22-24mph
      I was planning to jump to a 40hp so interested in everyone's setup and stats

    • @_gbaby_8509
      @_gbaby_8509 Рік тому

      If u trim it up more it’ll go faster

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      @@_gbaby_8509 It begins to porpoise if trimmed up too much.

  • @KevinsNorthernExposure
    @KevinsNorthernExposure 2 роки тому

    hmmm.....I don't think the 1548 is rated for a 40....I believe it's max rated for 25. I have the 1654 Grizzly and it's only rated for the 40. I get about 33 max.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому

      According to USCG dimensions it is rated for 40 but the plate does say 25. My state says it is a 16ft boat and not a 15ft which is certified for 40hp in all honesty it’s a bit of a cluster as to what it is rated. Fortunately, it’s not something that’s generally checked in our area

    • @gunsandrotors8704
      @gunsandrotors8704 2 роки тому

      I have a 2008 grizzly 1548 blind duck edition= NO PODS and it is rated for a 40 on the sticker.
      You should be fine. Tohatsu are great l have the 2018 efi 20 with 11p 25mph all day just me with gear and will hit the rev limiter if i open it fully ..just use throttle control. I keep it that way slightly under propped as im almost never alone. 36 thats great. I too am lookin at that motor love it.

    • @KevinsNorthernExposure
      @KevinsNorthernExposure 2 роки тому

      @@gunsandrotors8704 yes...a 16'..
      His is a 15. Pods don't get counted on hp rating.
      When it comes to registering a boat with dnr, they count pods in length (more $$), but the DNR isn't the USCG..which is the authority to rate boats. Just saying.

    • @gunsandrotors8704
      @gunsandrotors8704 2 роки тому

      @@KevinsNorthernExposure I was only saying he should be fine as in the transom should handle a 40. Im well aware of who regulates what. Up to him if he wants to chance them checking.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +3

      Absolutley love the decision with 3 people and a yeti still get 30+ mph

  • @doordashdave2274
    @doordashdave2274 8 місяців тому

    Next time just plug the tire you can get them from any auto parts store

  • @nunomascarenhasribeiro
    @nunomascarenhasribeiro Рік тому

    that's a 60hp....check for restrictors...thank me later👍

  • @bakervinci163
    @bakervinci163 Рік тому

    You gotta learn to plug your tire and need to always have a spare

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  Рік тому

      I know how to just didn’t have a kit with me to do it. That’s why I bought another tire so I would have a spare

  • @cafeplazay
    @cafeplazay 2 роки тому

    wrong video

  • @drew61377
    @drew61377 2 роки тому

    why are you whispering. lol

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +1

      Had a bug with the audio equipment it is now working properly

    • @drew61377
      @drew61377 2 роки тому

      @@BuckcreekTV I was just teasing it was a good vid, been watching a bunch before I pull the trigger on a jon boat.

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +1

      I appreciate it, hopefully this provided a little additional info 👍

  • @Happy11807
    @Happy11807 2 роки тому

    TRACKER,MOTOR DOESNT FIT SEAT POSITION STINKS,COOLER FULL OF WATER TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE ? WHY NOT BUY A BOAT THAT IS BUILT RIGHT?

    • @BuckcreekTV
      @BuckcreekTV  2 роки тому +3

      Because I already have that boat and it does well in most of my applications. If you would like to give me 10k then I’ll be happy to go out and try something different👍👍