Tahatsu or Nissan, OR neither?

[BBogey]

Anyone have any knowledge or experience with either? I'm looking at a 6hp.<br /><br />Thoughts would be appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks!

 

[philt]

Re: Tahatsu or Nissan, OR neither?

I have a 1986 70hp Tohatsu, came on a used boat I purchased. Seems like a well built, rugged engine, runs great. I've heard that Nissan builds Tohatsu engines. Very few dealers here in the Northeast but there may be more in your area.<br /><br />Phil

 

[Bear]

Re: Tahatsu or Nissan, OR neither?

First, think parts and service. <br />Some Nissan/Tohatsu's two-strokes are loud, light, fast and thirsty. They haven't been hightec but they are less expensive than Yamaha and Suzuki.<br />Are you looking for a new four-stroke? I don't know about them. If it is a single cylinder it think the vibrates more than a twin cylinder. Maybe more than you want.<br />/Bear

 

[SeaSnapper]

Re: Tahatsu or Nissan, OR neither?

My brother has a Nissan 5HP 2 stroke.<br />He has used it two summers now and it runs great. Never had any problems with it.<br />I have a Nissan 9.9 four stroke model.<br />Runs good also. If your looking for a good outboard. I don't think you will go wrong with Nissan.

 

[BBogey]

Re: Tahatsu or Nissan, OR neither?

Thanks guys! I guess I should have said it was a 6HP 4-stroke I'm considering. I too have discovered they're made by the same company.