what to buy

[notsure50]

I need a new engine, looking @ honda or tohatsu/nissan, both 15hp<br />but the cost is a big diffrence, is one that much better then the other, or quiter <br />please let me know any info will help<br /><br /><br />ASAP<br /><br />thank you

 

[SeaJayacas]

Re: what to buy

I think the toahtsu is a much better bang for the buck, and are also well thought of by out of the way commercial guys who have no access to factory authorized mechanics and need reliability.

 

[notsure50]

Re: what to buy

I have asked about it local , but the place also sells Johnson , and he did not much to say about Tohahtsu, except he can get it if i real want it it seem to be a ok engine but not as good as a Johnson but could not give me a reason . but also did not like honda much no reason.<br />do you know anyone which has had either

 

[JB]

Re: what to buy

Are we talking 2 stroke Tohatsu vs Honda or 4 stroke Tohatsu vs Honda and (2 stroke or 4 stroke) Johnny??<br /><br />I agree with SeaJayacas about the reputation of Tohatsu engines. In many places in the world they are the top seller, particularly to professional watermen. I doubt that price is the main consideration there.

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: what to buy

I dunno...I keep hearing the four stroke Tohatsu 15 and 18 are a real shakers compared to the ultra smooth Honda 15. I only have experience with the Honda though and it's everything it's supposed to be: reliable, quiet, economical and super smooth.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: what to buy

you sure can buy a LOT of gas, beer, oil, tackle, etc with all the cash left over after buying the tohatsu!<br /><br />i own 3 of them and i swear by them!<br />ANYBODY, and i mean ANYBODY who has or ever had one, swears they are the best thing since sliced bread.<br /><br />your not gonna pay extra "just for the name" as with that OTHER brand you mentioned... i hate the "h" word<br /><br /> http://www.boats.net/cgi-local/listings.pl?stype=honda&type=list&HP=15.0 <br />honda 15 = $2500<br /><br /> http://www.tohatsu-outboards.com/tohatsu-15-hp-4-stroke.htm <br />tohatsu 15 = $1900<br /><br />or better yet....<br /> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15266&item=7111131506&tc=photo <br />1934 with FREE shipping<br /><br />cant beat that deal with a stick

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: what to buy

Mike are yours "shakers" at trolling speed? (Looks like the Tohatsus are 15 lbs more too.)

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: what to buy

The Nissan/Tohatsu 15 hp's do not shake any more or any less than any other 4-stk with similar CID. The weight of the 15 might be an issue as it is on the heavy side....but it's a de-tuned 18 hp. While the Honda is a well designed engine it is no more reliable, quiet, economical or smooth than a Suzuki, Yamaha, Mercury or Nissan/Tohatsu.

 

[springhead]

Re: what to buy

my opinion, i had a small boat 8 years ago with a nissan, sold it to a good friend, he had it for a few years, sold it to his friend, still running excellent with no problems.

 

[Dershman]

Re: what to buy

I have an 04 Honda 50f/s. I love it and Hondamarine. I had a dealer related problem ---charged $165 for a 20 hr tune up I did not need (dlr said I needed it to maintain my warranty) Honda reimbursed me as soon as I brought it to their attention.<br /><br />The engine runs flawlessly unless you consider not being able to hear it when trolling as a flaw.

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: what to buy

cobra, mine are all 2 strokes, not 4 strokes.... and yes they vibrate like the ****ens. they are only 1 cylinders, but VERY EASY TO RUN.<br /><br />i love my toe-what-sue's