Nissan Outboards are basically repainted Tohatsu's...may as well not pay the extra 100-200 for the Nissan name.

 

What's the word on Tohatsu? Any good or don't waste the money?

 

They work just fine. I'd have no issue buying one.

Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, or Tohatsu are all good motors in that size.

I'd just pick up the one that is easiest to get parts for/serviced, and you can get the best deal on.

 

Thanks for the info.

 

I have the 8hp tohatsu. Its a great engine and was a super value. I got mine within 2 months of pop getting his 9.9 merc pro kicker... inside cover of his manual said block made by Tohatsu. I honestly didn't know much about them but the ausies and europeans love them. Did my research and They have been around a long time and have made engines for major makers. They just have just decided to push their own brand. Between my 2 boats and pops boat we have Mercs Yamaha Johnson, Tohatsu holds its own. I put over 250 hours on that kicker this last year and she has functioned flawlessly. Also the paint/graphics are much better than the Nissan.

 

I have a 2013 Tohatsu 9.8 and it does fine. I bought it used (never was on his boat) He said several makes are made in the same factory and have different covers put on them. Not sure of the accuracy of that statement.

 

For what it's worth, I run a 25 hp Nissan on my 16 ft. Klamath. It has been very dependable & always easy to start.

 

For three years I've run a Nissan 9.8 LS on my drift boat with no problems.

 

Thanks for all of the responses. Sounds like a good deal for the price. Seems like the only store I can find in the portland area is in Lake Oswego does anybody know of any other is the Pdx area?

 

There are other dealers. Go to the Nissan or Tohatsu site and click on find a dealer. There are a number of sales dealers and even more repair facilities in that area. I believe both Nissan and Tohatsu still have the 5 year warranty in effect.

 

I just sent you a PM. Like others have said - Nissan Marine is the same as Tohatsu - they have been private labeling all of Mercury's four stoke motors 30hp and below for years. I believe this is true for Johnson/Evinrude four strokes as well.

Also know that if you buy new they recently improved their warranty from 3 years to 5 years.

You can check out pricing at an online retailer at onlineoutboards.com but I highly recommend finding one used on CL

I found a brand new 2011 25hp Long Shaft with electric start and power trim, fuel injected, etc. and paid only $2,000 from a guy on CL. They are manufactured/assembled just outside Nashville TN and the guy bought if from the online dealer above just down the street from the plant 2/12 years ago and never used it.

He did however start it as I had problems getting it running due to bad gas in the lines. Once I confirmed it would fire by putting starting fluid in the cylinders I tracked down the restriction to the "vapor Seperator" which has a float and needle valve in there. (I highly recommend buying the Service Manual online - had I not had this I would have been paying someone else hours of labor to get it running). I was able to remove two bolts, pull it away from the side of the motor, pull the cap and spray cleaner all over and in the needle valve, the bowl, etc. and drain through the drain screw. Also pulled the fuel rail and soaked the injectors, etc. - put it all back together and she fired right up. Am now running it through the 10 hour break in period.

Will report back later - solid motor - quiet - very little vibration.

Love it.

 

Non E gas an seafoam are your friends.:twocents: