Nissan/Tohatsu outboards

[justaintright]

Does anyone have any experience with these motors? Are they a good motor or somthing to stay away from?

 

[cobra 3.0]

Re: Nissan/Tohatsu outboards

I hear they are excellent motors. Many here on the forum have them and really like them.

 

[ziemann]

Re: Nissan/Tohatsu outboards

Use the red search button at the top of the page. There is alot of info that has been posted regarding user experiences here. Us Nissan/ Tohatsu faithful are a minority here, but very loyal for a reason. Reliability has been their hallmark.

 

[Navigator]

Re: Nissan/Tohatsu outboards

Justaintright,<br /><br />Zmans correct, do a search and you will find a LOT of information. As for the quality, and durability issues, they are pretty tough. Tohatsu has been rebranding their outboards for some time now such as their 2 stroke 5 hp. Its been sold as a "Mercury" since the late 80's. As a testament, dont you think Mercury would have designed its own 5 hp if the one they were selling had bad reviews? Do some searching and you'll be amazed to find the degree of "integration" of the tohatsu product among the big players.<br /><br />The only downside is the sometimes lack of a dealer near by. But besides that, they are a durable and reliable outboard. And just for an FYI, Nissan is a rebadged Tohatsu, not the other way around. You'll pay about 50 bucks more for the nissan decal at the dealer and a 100 plus more for the Mercury Decal <br /><br />Nav