Tohatsu information

[SkipMoss]

Tohatsu information

Looking for a 30 or 40 hspr engine and someone recommended a Tohatsu. Is this a good motor to buy. Can someone tell me a little bit about them.<br /> Thank you,<br /> Skip

 

[ziemann]

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Are you looking for 2 stroke, TLDI, or 4 stroke?<br /><br />Nissan/ Tohatsu has a small but extremely loyal following. They have built their reputation by marketing extremely forgiving, reliable motors. The 2 strokes are very easy to work on.<br /><br />If you have a good Nissan or Tohatsu dealer near you, it is a no brainer. You will almost never see a repair issue here due to a part failure. It is almost always owner neglect (lack of proper maintenance) or a fuel problem if you see a problem here. <br /><br />You have different options in the 30 hp range compared to the 40 hp range. Personally, I absolutely love the 40 hp TLDI. <br /><br />But you will have to give us more information such as what you want it to do and how you are going to use it (trolling vs. kicker vs. pushing a small fishing boat vs. pushing a pontoon or RIB). It also kinda depends on your budget.

 

[lewkster]

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I own a 40 2 stroke(not the tldi) 2002 model. On the second year since I bought new. No complaints, runs well, starts easy, idles down ok for a 40, and plenty of push for my application. Since this is max application for my fishing boat, I can load 3 people, pull a couple kids in a tube with extra power left over. Fuel consumption is minimal as I usually run 3/4 throttle when moving around. Cruises 22mph, low 30's wide open, and will make you hang on when kickin it wide open from a troll Power trim standard makes a big selling point, not to mention on this model also has pull start on hood (even though electric start). Usefull when I killed my battery with electric trolling motor(one battery setup). <br /> Oil injection, and winter fogging is the only reason for me to open the hood. <br /> Not sure if this engine comes with compression <br />release for starting, but pull starts with half a easy pull.<br /> I'd buy another because of price, dependability, ease of operation, and overall performance. <br /> I'll let the dealer have it every second or third year for a tuneup, impellor. Depending on conditions and length of my use.

 

[ziemann]

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I may also suggest contacting Elvin (our resident Nissan/ Tohatsu Guru). He posts regularly here and is at:<br /><br /> http://www.internetoutboards.com/ <br /><br />He will have a ton of good advice for you. I have dealt with him personally and am quite impressed.

 

[SkipMoss]

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Boat is a 16 foot older Chrysler Bass boat, that we want to use for running a crabbing trot line, and some fishing in the river. Believe it had a 40 or 50 hspr on it originally.<br /> Thanks,<br /> Skip

 

[Johnshan1]

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The 2 stroke 40 hp non-TLDI is what I have as well, 2002. Im on my second year with it and just hit 100 hours, no issues at all. As someone said earlier, it has a ton of power for the size of the engine- if you hammer the throttle at a troll the torque sends ya back pretty good!<br /><br />Mine does not have a pull cord on the hood just electric start.<br /><br />LOVE the motor, great on fuel about 4 gallons an hour wide open and at a cruise of 4000 rpms (22 mph on my boat) its great.<br /><br />-John

 

[lewkster]

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regaurding my post above: I should mention that my boat with, gear, motor, battery, and 2 people weigh about 1100 lbs. This should help for referance a bit to your application.

 

[Johnshan1]

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Thats about the weight of my rig as well.