This is the only outboard motor I found that came with controls and a prop for under $4,800. My local mechanic said that was rigged price too. So once tax tome comes my little whaler will have a brand new motor
Size not sahz. Find not fond. Particular not puhticular. Tohatsu not Tuhhatsu. Before not buhfore. On not awn. Actually not akshally. Shift not shiff. Reverse not ruhverse. Side not sod. For not fur. Constantly not consantly. They not Dey. Oil not all. Correctly not correcly. Time not tom. This not dis. How not hah. Stabilizer not stabilahzer. Didn’t not ditn’t. Wise not wahz. Because not buhcuz. Guys not gahz.
It dont brake but maybe you get a bit less performance in the long run, but i dont think so.My is ten years old and yesterday 1hour on wot from Bergen in Norway to Austevoll close to Stord Island south,.Use a semisynthetic in break in and then fully synthetic 5w40 afterwards, then it goes to "the Moon"=)
I like this model and thinking about buying one, I’m just curious is there a throttle box and remote conversion kit if I decided not to used the tiller handle?
Hi Brent and others.I`m from Denmark (Europe) and as it turns out, I have the same motor as you Brent, and it`s a wonderfull engine:-)I have to switch the thermostate, but I haven`t been able to locate, where it is on the motor? So I cant get it switched to a new one.I have allready checked the manuel, but it is not showns where it is? I have also checked online manuals, but its not shown..... Can anybody help me? I really hope so, so I can go sailing Again:-) Kind regards from Denmark
How old is it and do it show any signs of thermostat issues?? My is 10 years and a lot of hours in salt here in Norway but never replased the thermostat.
tohatsus are quiet, once i had mine warming up at the dock and a guy came by and asked if I had trouble starting, he didn't even realize it was idling until he was right up next to it
Engine is still running great. I was on lake Pontchartrain the other day and it ran like new. I haven't used it as much as I wish I could but I am very happy with it so far. My son is in remission, he still has treatment for a good while longer. We thank god he is with us everyday. Thank you to all who commented and who wished him well. I believe the Tohatsu is a good engine and I hope I get good service from it in the future. Good luck to all of you!
Tohatsu manufactures all smaller block Mercurys, since 2008 I believe, just different cowling and brand on them. Up to 40hp I believe. I run a 2008 15hp Tohatsu. Fully compareable to Honda and Yamaha. It's down to personal preferences and how you maintain them.
It run and run this engine. I used this wideo as reference to the coling water it spit out and it spit the same after years of use compared to this one. I think oil changes are important, i run full synth 5,40 and change it each 6 mounths and filter each year.
i would buy one ..i have a dt 25 suzuki 1995 and it just locked up after 21 years.. i was thinkin bout getting suzuki but i like these better.. i have honda and johnson too ..thanks buddy
So So Sorry to hear about your son Brent ...........really hope God is smiling on him. About to have the new tohatsu 40efi fitted to my river cruiser as a direct result of your video and if you and your son ever find yourselves in England you are welcome to use her God bless friend........love and hugs to the little man.
Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I have commented. My life was turned upside down just after buying this engine so I haven't been able to run the engine as much as I had planned. My little boy was diagnosed with leukemia. I still have the tohatsu, although I have put it on my skiff. I have a 17 ft. Fiberglass skiff and the engine is awesome on it. It is very easy on fuel and I have had no trouble with it so far. It is also nice to be able to talk to someone in the boat while the engine is running, it is very quiet. At this point I would have to say yes to anyone asking if I would buy another tohatsu. Good luck to you all!
I have a 2014 ETec 30 hp short shaft, with electric start and power tilt and trim. I love it. Did you look at these motors. It is also a 2 stroke. It will go
+Brent Pearson Thanks for making this video. I've own the same engine myself, '08-model, long shaft, el. start, but no power tilt/trim. I've have not measured how many hours it has been running, but it just runs and runs. Of course, I have been servicing the enginge myself. Changing oil, checking the fuel filter. I've only changed the spark plugs once, even though they seemed fine.... :-) There have been two problems with it. Had to get it to the my dealer to change the impeller. It was my own fault, I ran the engine without water cooling for about a minute after a oil change. That was enough to ruin the impeller. The other problem I've experienced are common on these engines. The plastic part (tube) which leads the cooling water through the 'back' of the engine was clogged. Just use a metal paperclip or a very tiny wire to fix it. I hope your boy is getting well from the leukaemia!
Great engine, i have the same in 25. 4 stroke. It,s 7 years, newer stopped and just changed oil ewery year. PLugs after 2 , Newer off boat,use it summer and some trips in winther.This thing go and go until you maybee manage to wear it out etc but i think it would be difficult. The boat is a Norwegian Pioner 15:)
More then likely they put a 11 pitch prop on that. That what the dealer gave me on my 2014 30hp. You may be able to get away with using a 12 pitch but your hole shot will suffer.
Just letting y'all know so far I am very happy with the engine. I haven't gotten to make anymore videos lately because right after I made this video I found out my baby boy had Lukemia. I have gotten to run the engine in occasion and I now have 22 hrs on it with no hiccups. Engine is quiet and uses little fuel, every time I run it I enjoy it. At this point I would have to recommend it for sure, if you are in the market for an outboard this size I would look into a tohatsu as an option. The power tilt and electric start work great. I hope my comments and video are helpful to all who view them and good luck to you all.
As far as fuel economy it is very good on fuel. I ran it just a little over four hours, and it only took 3 gallons of gas and that was running at around 3/4 throttle most of the time. I am very pleased with the engine so far. I am now at around 22 hrs.
Hi Brent, its 2019.now and I wanted to ask you what you say about engine now? Are you all in all satisfied or what? Looking to buy brand new outboard and Tohatsu 30 is on my top.
@@AirlinersHD If there's any trouble with a Tohatsu or any of the major brands now, it's going to be a random mishap. Tohatsu builds quality products, they aren't new to the game whatsoever and commercial fisherman worldwide rely on them. That's who Mercury gets to make their small outboards. Really difficult to buy a bad outboard in today's market.
I'm not sure what the pitch is I will check next time I use the boat. I am still running the original prop, all I know at this moment is that it is a stock aluminum that comes with the engine. It seems to run out fine, it will push my small aluminum flat just above 30 mph at wide open throttle on the gps. I think it would do a little better if I could trim it higher, my boat is a little light for the engine so I have to keep it trimmed pretty low to keep it from bouncing up and down
Very nice. I have a 20hp Tohatsu 4 stroke on my 16ft Naden. Planes easily with 3 guys and fishing gear and sips fuel. They are great engines. I may get the 30 Tohatsu for this boat for pushing big loads of gear, the 20 is a little light for a full load in my 16ft'er.
Que Velocidad alcanzó en motor 30hp ?
It's very interesting, I'm from Russia and I'd like to buy motor like you show...
How much was it?
You won't be sorry. Most Japanese professional fisherman use Tohatsu.
Hope your son is doing well man. I’m hoping to get the 40 installed on my 13 whaler
This is the only outboard motor I found that came with controls and a prop for under $4,800. My local mechanic said that was rigged price too. So once tax tome comes my little whaler will have a brand new motor
A very underrated outboard motor so reliable even after years of abuse
You need to bring transom up around 2 inches, it make a BIG difference, nice motor little brother
I'm looking for a propeller shaft for TOHATSU 40hp 2006 model (2 stroke) can anyone help me??
I'm looking for a propeller shaft for TOHATSU 40hp 2006 model (2 stroke) can anyone help me??
I just put a 25efi on my 1448. It's quite and fast.
Can I put this engine on 1446 Jon Boat
Size not sahz. Find not fond. Particular not puhticular. Tohatsu not Tuhhatsu. Before not buhfore. On not awn. Actually not akshally. Shift not shiff. Reverse not ruhverse. Side not sod. For not fur. Constantly not consantly. They not Dey. Oil not all. Correctly not correcly. Time not tom. This not dis. How not hah. Stabilizer not stabilahzer. Didn’t not ditn’t. Wise not wahz. Because not buhcuz. Guys not gahz.
I'll run it at WOT the first time it's out. If it brakes they're getting it back
It dont brake but maybe you get a bit less performance in the long run, but i dont think so.My is ten years old and yesterday 1hour on wot from Bergen in Norway to Austevoll close to Stord Island south,.Use a semisynthetic in break in and then fully synthetic 5w40 afterwards, then it goes to "the Moon"=)
I like this model and thinking about buying one, I’m just curious is there a throttle box and remote conversion kit if I decided not to used the tiller handle?
you can hook up a steering wheel and external shifter but no trim extrenal
hola
Great detail on this motor. I did not know mercury and evenrude used this motor
Hi Brent and others.I`m from Denmark (Europe) and as it turns out, I have the same motor as you Brent, and it`s a wonderfull engine:-)I have to switch the thermostate, but I haven`t been able to locate, where it is on the motor? So I cant get it switched to a new one.I have allready checked the manuel, but it is not showns where it is? I have also checked online manuals, but its not shown..... Can anybody help me? I really hope so, so I can go sailing Again:-) Kind regards from Denmark
ANYBODY?
How old is it and do it show any signs of thermostat issues?? My is 10 years and a lot of hours in salt here in Norway but never replased the thermostat.
where did you find this motor?
tohatsus are quiet, once i had mine warming up at the dock and a guy came by and asked if I had trouble starting, he didn't even realize it was idling until he was right up next to it
The quietness of the engine is very impressive, even on the plane.
Engine is still running great. I was on lake Pontchartrain the other day and it ran like new. I haven't used it as much as I wish I could but I am very happy with it so far. My son is in remission, he still has treatment for a good while longer. We thank god he is with us everyday. Thank you to all who commented and who wished him well. I believe the Tohatsu is a good engine and I hope I get good service from it in the future. Good luck to all of you!
Tohatsu manufactures all smaller block Mercurys, since 2008 I believe, just different cowling and brand on them. Up to 40hp I believe. I run a 2008 15hp Tohatsu. Fully compareable to Honda and Yamaha. It's down to personal preferences and how you maintain them.
I thnk it would be fairer to say that 30hp mercurys are smallblock tohatsus as it's tohatsu who makes them !
tohatsu 150 is a honda
I have a Nissan marine made by tohatsu and it's the best motor I have owned
It run and run this engine. I used this wideo as reference to the coling water it spit out and it spit the same after years of use compared to this one. I think oil changes are important, i run full synth 5,40 and change it each 6 mounths and filter each year.
i would buy one ..i have a dt 25 suzuki 1995 and it just locked up after 21 years.. i was thinkin bout getting suzuki but i like these better.. i have honda and johnson too ..thanks buddy
Nice video, i think i will go for this engine myself :)
So So Sorry to hear about your son Brent ...........really hope God is smiling on him. About to have the new tohatsu 40efi fitted to my river cruiser as a direct result of your video and if you and your son ever find yourselves in England you are welcome to use her God bless friend........love and hugs to the little man.
Love Tohatsu is a damn good engine
I hope ur little man is ok
Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I have commented. My life was turned upside down just after buying this engine so I haven't been able to run the engine as much as I had planned. My little boy was diagnosed with leukemia. I still have the tohatsu, although I have put it on my skiff. I have a 17 ft. Fiberglass skiff and the engine is awesome on it. It is very easy on fuel and I have had no trouble with it so far. It is also nice to be able to talk to someone in the boat while the engine is running, it is very quiet. At this point I would have to say yes to anyone asking if I would buy another tohatsu. Good luck to you all!
I have the same engine and it is bulletproof!! I hear you can pour sand in it and the engine will still run, LOL..
How is it performing now? Follow up video. I am about to purchase this same motor for my aluminum boat
I have a 2014 ETec 30 hp short shaft, with electric start and power tilt and trim. I love it. Did you look at these motors. It is also a 2 stroke. It will go
+Brent Pearson Thanks for making this video. I've own the same engine myself, '08-model, long shaft, el. start, but no power tilt/trim. I've have not measured how many hours it has been running, but it just runs and runs. Of course, I have been servicing the enginge myself. Changing oil, checking the fuel filter. I've only changed the spark plugs once, even though they seemed fine.... :-) There have been two problems with it. Had to get it to the my dealer to change the impeller. It was my own fault, I ran the engine without water cooling for about a minute after a oil change. That was enough to ruin the impeller. The other problem I've experienced are common on these engines. The plastic part (tube) which leads the cooling water through the 'back' of the engine was clogged. Just use a metal paperclip or a very tiny wire to fix it. I hope your boy is getting well from the leukaemia!
What is the weight on that motor? I want to move up to the 4 stroke but worry about weight.
I ordered one of these in the winter. Looking forward for the ice to melt so I can get it on my 16 ft Lund around May
Great engine, i have the same in 25. 4 stroke. It,s 7 years, newer stopped and just changed oil ewery year. PLugs after 2 , Newer off boat,use it summer and some trips in winther.This thing go and go until you maybee manage to wear it out etc but i think it would be difficult. The boat is a Norwegian Pioner 15:)
More then likely they put a 11 pitch prop on that. That what the dealer gave me on my 2014 30hp. You may be able to get away with using a 12 pitch but your hole shot will suffer.
Just letting y'all know so far I am very happy with the engine. I haven't gotten to make anymore videos lately because right after I made this video I found out my baby boy had Lukemia. I have gotten to run the engine in occasion and I now have 22 hrs on it with no hiccups. Engine is quiet and uses little fuel, every time I run it I enjoy it. At this point I would have to recommend it for sure, if you are in the market for an outboard this size I would look into a tohatsu as an option. The power tilt and electric start work great. I hope my comments and video are helpful to all who view them and good luck to you all.
+Brent Pearson Very helpful video and I hope your son made a full recovery.
As far as fuel economy it is very good on fuel. I ran it just a little over four hours, and it only took 3 gallons of gas and that was running at around 3/4 throttle most of the time. I am very pleased with the engine so far. I am now at around 22 hrs.
Hi Brent, its 2019.now and I wanted to ask you what you say about engine now? Are you all in all satisfied or what? Looking to buy brand new outboard and Tohatsu 30 is on my top.
@@AirlinersHD I'm also wondering this!
@@AirlinersHD If there's any trouble with a Tohatsu or any of the major brands now, it's going to be a random mishap. Tohatsu builds quality products, they aren't new to the game whatsoever and commercial fisherman worldwide rely on them. That's who Mercury gets to make their small outboards. Really difficult to buy a bad outboard in today's market.
I'm not sure what the pitch is I will check next time I use the boat. I am still running the original prop, all I know at this moment is that it is a stock aluminum that comes with the engine. It seems to run out fine, it will push my small aluminum flat just above 30 mph at wide open throttle on the gps. I think it would do a little better if I could trim it higher, my boat is a little light for the engine so I have to keep it trimmed pretty low to keep it from bouncing up and down
What pitch prop do you have on that motor?
Very nice. I have a 20hp Tohatsu 4 stroke on my 16ft Naden. Planes easily with 3 guys and fishing gear and sips fuel. They are great engines. I may get the 30 Tohatsu for this boat for pushing big loads of gear, the 20 is a little light for a full load in my 16ft'er.
Nice video. I just bought the 15hp. I hope they don't charge me for the lag bolts.... I'll throw a 3yr old temper tantrum :)