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I am looking at buying a new outboard and torn on what the best pick is. I am looking for a 40hp tiller steer unit. I am leaning towards a tohatsu currently but i do not know enough about any of them to really justify one over another. Yamaha is probably out of the budget and the front runners are Tohatsu, Evinrude, or Suzuki. Anybody have an opinion/suggestion?
I have 2 tohatsus..great motors. like them a lot. never given me any problems.
personally I would base my descission on what brand has the closest dealer and reviews from the dealer. compare prices, they are all pretty close.
If I remember correctly, up to 40-50hp, Mercury's are rebadged tohatsu's.
Two years ago I called local dealers about a new 25hp. One is a Mercury dealer, he asked me if I cared about who's sticker is on it. I said no. He said get the tohatsu, and save some money. Said you can take any part you want off one, put it on the other.
Around here, if you see a Suzuki for sale, it's usually not for sale long. Especially the smaller ones.
Thanks for the feedback. Tohatsu is about $1500 cheaper than the suzuki and the evinrude, for that big of a price difference i think i will have to go with the tohatsu.
I haven't had my 40 hp Tohatsu that long 10/19 and have over 60 hrs on it and it runs like a champ. So far no complaints.
Tohatsu all day. If possible, I would wait until they release their new tiller handle. It has the trim switch in the throttle like the yamaha and merc big tillers.
If money weren’t an option, go Honda. Best outboard hands down. I’ve got a Merc now, just celebrated 5 years ownership with over 5,000 hours running time. It’s basically a tohatsu. This motor has performed very well under extra heavy use. I have had one series issue that cost me nearly two grand, three separate certified mechanics, before having a coworker friend successfully diagnose and fully repair the diafram within the low pressure fuel pump as the cause. I’m a extremist outdoorsmen, I fish Santee 90% of the time, my motor runs from the time I take it off the trailer until I load it. If anyone is harder on an outboard I’d like to see it. You wouldn’t go wrong getting the tohatsu is what I’m trying to say!
I got a Honda a few years ago cause they had a 3% loan happening. Check Honda out too.
Bullet proof
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I love my 50hp Tohatsu tiller steer. 3 years old and gets used 3-4 times a week.
Its still on, 3% is pretty low
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I have a 5O HP Tohatsu and love it. Before that i had a 20 Tohatsu and it was flawless. Upgraded to a bigger boat and the 20 was the reason i stayed with Tohatsu. According to their website they are the 2nd largest outboard manufacturer in the world.
Thank you all for the feedback, the boat I was going to buy fell through so now it looks like I will have to wait a while before I make an engine purchase. I am wanting a dual purpose hunting and fishing boat. I really like the sea ark DXS 1652 or G3 16Dk.
This is a link to my boat. Mine has some upgrades like 50 HP, plus carpet.
Very negotiable and a ton of boat for the money. I got mine used with 15 hours on it for $9500.
You mentioned hunting and it seem to me the stick steer would be a good layout for hunting too. I can picture my old Black Lab laying on the live well cushion for a better view.
2019-1648 Stick Steer 40 Tohatsu Wesco Gal. Trailer - boats - by...
PS. The boat color in the ad appeared real light and bright. Mine is the dark green typical on most John boats.
I have 2years on my Honda 30 HP. By far the best outboard I’ve ever owned. Hands down!! And I don’t have enough fingers and toes to count all the motors I’ve had.
I know they’re a little more when you first get them, but I promise it’s a little extra money you’ll never regret spending. For me it was about $800 between the Honda and the Tohatsu. $400 between the Yammy and the Honda.
I know when I hit that switch I’m going where I want to go.
I do t know what kind of financing specials they have right now, but defiantly check into that if you go that way.
Good luck in your search!
Rob
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Rob, I agree having owned 2 Yamahas that were bulletproof. I owned a 1984 35 Johnson that was still running strong when I sold it in 2004.
Couple years ago I bought 20 Tohatsu to go on a small skiff I had. I pulled the cover to hook up a minitac and was dumbfounded at the technological advances under the cowl.
I called my buddy who is an engine guru to take a look. I literally wasn't 100& sure where the plugs were.
That motor proved to be flawless in two years until I upgraded to a 50 Tohatsu recently.
Tohatsu is the 2 nd largest our board manufacturer in the world.
My point. No doubt the Honda and Yamaha sit atop the world of premium quality. But you can very good engines from other makes that are surprisingly good. Suzuki and Tohatsu have some really good products that can save you a few bucks too.
That used not to be the case. I had friends that bought off brands in the 70-80s and they were not very dependable. I had a 1978 Mariner 28hp that drove me nuts. Hardest starting engine I ever owned.