The Cape Dory Board

the 4 stroke one cylinder engines from tohatsu are also labled under mercury and nissan and are in most respects identical. There might be some differences in the control arm mechanisim. I'm not sure of that or that might be for the 2 cylindar motors which are also the same engine under all three la...

It's a lot easier to compare ideal conditions than bad conditions as much more of my boating is done in nice weather. :) but it does make it easier to give a apple to apple comparison as far as conditions external to the boat compare. Your right about sailing being the answer to most bad weather con...

I purchased one from outboardsales.com and when i had issues they wouldn't call me back... didn't respond at all till I had to file a credit card dispute months later. After 10 months of hell with them and tohatsu they finally won the dispute and have left me with an engine that doesn't perform to s...

tohatsu usa told me on the phone that the engine has to turn 5500 rpm to get a nominal 6hp at the shaft. I would have just sucked it up and agreed with them if any of their props had let the engine run at its rated rpm. however even the lowest pitch prop they sell will under way only allow the engin...

Lee sent me a link to this thread as I have worked with him in the past on his engine in regards to the rpm issue. I have a beneteau First 235 with the same engine on it labeled under the tohatsu brand. I had issues with this so called alternator when I first hooked it up. however my issues were tha...