My wife and I Saw a 2-stroke nisson on dink last week and thought it was very small and light,where can I buy one looked and looked seems they are no long available,any one with one or similiar light out boards wnt to comment.
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Nissan = Tohatsu
Nissan and Tohatsu are the same motor Nissan is in CAN Tohatsu is the USA There are local dealers or places like internetoutboards.com tommays
Nissan and Tohatsu are the same motor Nissan is in CAN Tohatsu is the USA There are local dealers or places like internetoutboards.com tommays
Nissan
Nick...... I have had a Nissan 8 HP 2 stroke for 4 years now on my O'Day 25 and have no complaints. Really good dependable motor. It seems however that long shaft's are in short supply. You don't say what kind/length of boat you are going to put in on...... but in MOST cases.... you will want a long shaft. Also, 2 strokes are banned/going to be banned in some locations.... so it's important to check with your local authorities to see what the law's are in your neck of the woods. ken in sacramento
Nick...... I have had a Nissan 8 HP 2 stroke for 4 years now on my O'Day 25 and have no complaints. Really good dependable motor. It seems however that long shaft's are in short supply. You don't say what kind/length of boat you are going to put in on...... but in MOST cases.... you will want a long shaft. Also, 2 strokes are banned/going to be banned in some locations.... so it's important to check with your local authorities to see what the law's are in your neck of the woods. ken in sacramento
On my dinghy
I am sorry I din't explain more, I want to use a 3.5 0r 4 hp for my inflatable my wife thinks my 4 hp 4 stroke is going to make my back worst than already is its so heavy,we saw a nisson 2 stroke last week on a dinghy and couldn't get over how small it was so guess I'll be looking for a used one.
I am sorry I din't explain more, I want to use a 3.5 0r 4 hp for my inflatable my wife thinks my 4 hp 4 stroke is going to make my back worst than already is its so heavy,we saw a nisson 2 stroke last week on a dinghy and couldn't get over how small it was so guess I'll be looking for a used one.
Nisson Not available
I have been looking on the internet and it seems they are no long available,I will be looking on e-bay and other places also.
I have been looking on the internet and it seems they are no long available,I will be looking on e-bay and other places also.
Tomatsu Outboards
Nick, If you like the small Nissan 2 stroke outboard, you will also like the Mariner and Yamaha units. They were all made by Tohatsu!
Nick, If you like the small Nissan 2 stroke outboard, you will also like the Mariner and Yamaha units. They were all made by Tohatsu!
Thanks neil
I have yamaha 4 hp 4 stroke very heavy I am looking for something half the weight,I will be looking thanks for info.
I have yamaha 4 hp 4 stroke very heavy I am looking for something half the weight,I will be looking thanks for info.
Getting scarce
there was a similar post a couple of months ago, and I looked on the internet for all of the usual sources of 2 strokes; no one (Defender, West, etc.) had any. I too have a Nissan 8 hp 2 stroke (long shaft electric start). Paid about $1400 for it from Defender about three years ago. Never a problem. Great motor.
there was a similar post a couple of months ago, and I looked on the internet for all of the usual sources of 2 strokes; no one (Defender, West, etc.) had any. I too have a Nissan 8 hp 2 stroke (long shaft electric start). Paid about $1400 for it from Defender about three years ago. Never a problem. Great motor.
You could also try buying a Garhauer
dinghy motor lift, which we've found to be least expensive and probably the best uilt, altho Forespar and other make them. Costs about $175 and you can use your old motor.
dinghy motor lift, which we've found to be least expensive and probably the best uilt, altho Forespar and other make them. Costs about $175 and you can use your old motor.
2 stroke Mercs made by Tohatsu
You better hurry and see if any dealers have any left over 2 stroke engines. All manufacturers begining in 2006 discontinued making small (under 25HP) 2 stroke outboard engines. Their 4 stroke counterparts are from 10-15 lbs heavier. If unable to locate one you will have to go to the used engine market.
You better hurry and see if any dealers have any left over 2 stroke engines. All manufacturers begining in 2006 discontinued making small (under 25HP) 2 stroke outboard engines. Their 4 stroke counterparts are from 10-15 lbs heavier. If unable to locate one you will have to go to the used engine market.
Outboards
Check out the 2 HP, 4 stroke Honda. I had one on my 15' Potter sailboat. It would easily drive the boat at hull speed (about 4.5 knots). LIGHT, STARTS EASILY, AIR COOLED AND VERY SMOOTH. It's the only outboard I would put on a 2-4 man inflatable. Novelman
Check out the 2 HP, 4 stroke Honda. I had one on my 15' Potter sailboat. It would easily drive the boat at hull speed (about 4.5 knots). LIGHT, STARTS EASILY, AIR COOLED AND VERY SMOOTH. It's the only outboard I would put on a 2-4 man inflatable. Novelman
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