are Tohatsu engines good quality? i'm looking to buy a new 10-20hp 4 stroke engine. the name brands are so expensive.
is getting them serviced a problem?
thanks
I bought a new Tohatsu 9.8 (short shaft) in 2003 from Online Outboards.com .........It weighs about 80lbs and always starts/runs flawlessly!
Paid about $1650 then, and they're at $1900 now. Not much of an increase in 13 years! (inflation would make my $1650 in 2003 about $2150 in 2016)
http://www.in2013dollars.com/2003-dollars-in-2016?amount=1650
Also, the shipping was (and still is) included, and depending on the state you live in, you may not have to pay sales tax on the purchase (I didn't)
I still love that thing!!
If you want a black motor (Tohatsu with Mercury branding) it's going to be about $340 MORE
Now, OTOH, if you want a 20hp engine (Tohatsu), 115lbs, short shaft, no starter/GEN etc........ It's going to be about $2500 (Mercury Branded about $2950)
BUT..........If I was wanting a 20hp engine and could also use a 25hp engine, I would seriously consider an EVINRUDE ETEC. (lots more money but they are so cool!)
There is a 15hp ETEC but if you want 15hp and want any sort of portability, it's too heavy and doesn't really lend itself well to removing and throwing it in the trunk.
