Mercury 6 HP is made by Tohatsu?
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Yes Tohatsu makes the small mercury motors. They have for ages. They also make the small Nissan ones.
That said, I don't know if they sell the Mercury models in the same configuration as the Tohatsu sail pro ... ie Long shaft with High thrust prop.
I don't doubt that if a.merc dealer can find a long shaft 6h mercury for you, they could install a similar high thrust prop.
Or you could buy the Tohatsu Sailpro pro and install it.
Are looking for new or used ?
That said, I don't know if they sell the Mercury models in the same configuration as the Tohatsu sail pro ... ie Long shaft with High thrust prop.
I don't doubt that if a.merc dealer can find a long shaft 6h mercury for you, they could install a similar high thrust prop.
Or you could buy the Tohatsu Sailpro pro and install it.
Are looking for new or used ?
Hello Leeward Rail,
Thanks for your reply.
I've been thinking new, but would consider used. I must have called 10 Tohatsu dealers today and nobody had any stock. Popular motor.
The thing about the Tohatsu is it has an alternator that the Merc doesn't have.... Not as far as I can tell at any rate.
And I had a Merc dealer today say that yes, Mercury does have a 6 HP designed for sailboats called a "Sailmaster" or some such like.
Thanks for your reply.
I've been thinking new, but would consider used. I must have called 10 Tohatsu dealers today and nobody had any stock. Popular motor.
The thing about the Tohatsu is it has an alternator that the Merc doesn't have.... Not as far as I can tell at any rate.
And I had a Merc dealer today say that yes, Mercury does have a 6 HP designed for sailboats called a "Sailmaster" or some such like.
Besides the high thrust prop, and long shaft... Alternator output is a feature of the Sailpro version. Hopefully the Mercury Sailpower has it too.
Worst case the Magneto parts from the tohatsu should fit. Unless something has changed in the last 2 years, the only real difference is the stickers on the engine.cover.
That said, if.you read the threads here, the 6hp can push a 22ft hull easily. We rarely used ours past half throttle. (Idle when in the marina). That output is dependant on RPM so you don't often get full rated amp output, if ever.
I purchased a new 6 hp Tohatsu sail pro from OnlineOutboards.com about 4 months ago. When I went to the site they were on back order so I placed my name on the "please notify" list. About 6 weeks later, got an Email from them, ordered the motor right away and it was delivered to my door with in 5 days. No shipping charge. If you want that particular motor, don't settle for something else. I've purchase 2 motors from Online Outboards, good prices, no shipping fee, quick delivery.
2022 Tohatsu 6 HP MFS6DWSPROUL SAIL PRO Outboard Motor
The all new Beluga White 6 hp Tohatsu outboard motor model MFS6DWSPROUL is the largest single-cylinder model available and comes equipped with the 25 inch extra long shaft, high thrust prop and 12V alternator for charging a battery. The new MFS6DWSPROUL Sail Pro also comes equipped with the...
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Online outboards has the long shaft and.ultra long shaft Sailpro in-stock right now.
While the engines are made by the same people, the fact that the tohatsu Sailpro comes with a larger prop (8 vs 3 inch), an 3 gallon external tank (vs 0.3 gallon internal), is 6hp (vs 5hp), a 5 year (vs 3 year) warranty and also available as a 25 inch ultra long shaft... I figure the Sailpro is a no brainer... Especially when onlineoutboards.com.has them in stock.
I bought mine online from.them. no problems.
Ahhh, that's great to know. Thanks for that.
The ridiculous part is I bought a Catalina 22 last Sunday, ordered a Tohatsu Sailpro from onlineoutboards.com Monday evening, and then Monday night on Craigslist I see the boat of my dreams (LOL) and Tuesday morning cancelled the Tohatsu!!!!!!!!! man, I've got boat fever something bad.
So right now I've got a 1976 Cat 22 in the driveway, and an appointment to look at a 1980 Pearson 26 on Friday morning lol
Been there somewhat. Last fall bought a C&C 30 without planning to... This spring in our marina, a well equipped Hallman Horizon 27 in very good condition went up for sale at the same price. The Admiral says I can't have a fleet.
Fortunately our Catalina 22 sold 2 weeks ago.. also without planning to sell it. If they didn't require yearly maintenance I would have kept it.
So right now I'm trying to talk my buddy into buying this Cat 22 from me, and then if she looks good, I'll buy the Pearson on Friday
I've heard tohatsu makes the small outboards for everyone as well.
Really just wanted to jump in and give another recommendation for onlineoutboards, I bought a 15hp zuke for my dinghy last year through them and they were great. Fast to ship and they gladly answered a thousand questions for me.
Really just wanted to jump in and give another recommendation for onlineoutboards, I bought a 15hp zuke for my dinghy last year through them and they were great. Fast to ship and they gladly answered a thousand questions for me.
Former 30 year Tohatsu dealer retired in 2010. You asked what brands Tohatsu built.
Mariner, small Mercury and Nissan besides their own name brand. Hope this helps
Mariner, small Mercury and Nissan besides their own name brand. Hope this helps
