Tohatsu 90 TLDI

[zacros2020]

I currently own a 1988 60 HP Tohatsu engine. Some slight problems with it, but overall a good engine considering the abuse it has sustained over the years. However, I am now looking at purchasing a new 90 TLDI to put on my boat. I have heard great things about these engines, and was wondering if anyone on this board has any 'real world' experience with this engine. Any specific maintenance issues or problems to be concerned about? I have heard the Tohatsu will not release an engine until they feel that they have all of the kinks ironed out. Is this true?

 

[bossee]

Re: Tohatsu 90 TLDI

Hi,<br />I have read tests of:<br />Tohatsu 90 TLDI, Suzuki DF90, Evinrude 90 Ficht, Yamaha 90 2-stroke and Mercury F90.<br />If I remember correct the Tohatsu 90 TLDI is rather loud so If You want I quite outboard perhaps You should look for another make.<br />I can check the tests more in detail if You want.<br /><br />Maybe the new Mercury 90 OptiMax 2-stroke can be an alternative since it has DFI also (and is CARB 3-star rated as an extra plus) but weight is little more (27 kg) than Tohatsu 90 TLDI. The new Mercury 115 Optimax 2-stroke, basically same engine as OptiMax 90, is quiet I have read in a test, and the 90 OptiMax should be quite also.<br /><br />Evinrude E-tech 90 hp is about same weight as Tohatsu 90 TLDI so maybe that can be something to consider also. I do not know how loud this outboard is at varíous RPM.<br /><br />/Bo

 

[Alex65]

Re: Tohatsu 90 TLDI

I currently own a 1988 60 HP Tohatsu engine. Some slight problems with it, but overall a good engine considering the abuse it has sustained over the years. However, I am now looking at purchasing a new 90 TLDI to put on my boat. I have heard great things about these engines, and was wondering if anyone on this board has any 'real world' experience with this engine. Any specific maintenance issues or problems to be concerned about? I have heard the Tohatsu will not release an engine until they feel that they have all of the kinks ironed out. Is this true? <br /><br />I can tell you my friend & I bought two new boats together from Eastern Boats in Milton, NH. These are "not" production boats, they make around 120 boats a year. <br /><br />Anyway, he bought a 20' Eastern Center Console (weight appx. 1800-1900 lbs.) & put a new 2004 Tohatsu 90 TLDI on back. We took her out last weekend (still very cold up here in New England) & geez I has truly impressed. Very smooth & just wonderful out of the hole. From what I gather, it will get excellent fuel economy aswell. One poster mentioned it being loud, I can say it didn't sound loud @ all. I sold my EFI 135 Mariner/Mercury & the Tohatsu sounded like a mouse in comparison. <br /><br />Also, I think the engine cost him around $5900.00 (US) rigged w/ controls. Excellent deal IMHO. If I was getting a smaller boat, I think I would have given the Tohatsu 90 TLDI my business. But, I purchase a larger boat (24') & needed put a Honda BF150 on back. Good luck in your decision.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Alex Moore