tohatsu 8 hp , four stroke

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Ron Klebba
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tohatsu 8 hp , four stroke

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Question.......will a tohatsu 8 hp four stroke outboard motor fit in the motor compartment of a cape dory 25? I am buying a new engine and would like to know if this motor will fit. reply at this site.
Ron K.
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Re: tohatsu 8 hp , four stroke

Post by harveyr933 »

Ron, I used a Nissan 8hp, four stroke(same engine) in my CD25. It fit but the cover wouldn't close, I had to raise the engine cover by about 1 1/2 inches. Good luck.
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Re: tohatsu 8 hp , four stroke

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My 6HP Nissan just fits in my 1974 CD25.
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Ron Klebba
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Re: tohatsu 8 hp , four stroke

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Thanks, I think I'll stick with the 6 hp sailpro by tohatsu.

Ron
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Re: tohatsu 8 hp , four stroke

Post by KDreese »

I have the Nissan 6HP Sail Pro and its a nice motor. No issues with it at all and it does fit.

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Kevin
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