Any feed back on the Tohatsu 3 1/2 hp 2 Stroke?

[Jim Smith]

I'm looking to purchase a small motor for a new 9'6" dinghy and am considering the Tohatsu 3 1/2 hp 2 stroke. Does anyone have any feedback on this product, positive or negative?Appreciate the help Regards, -Jim-s/v Forever

 

[John K Kudera]

That Motor

is sold with the Mariner, and Nissan labels also, I have a 3.2 (with a neutral shifter) that we have used three seasons, it has worked without flaw!

 

[Bruce Grant]

I have one

I bought it for the wife for xmas for a small dinghy that we will use to get the dogs ashore.I've had no problems with it, but....The next motor I will get will have forward/neutral and maybe reverse control.The model that I bought is alway in gear.I also prefer to have a throttle control on the control arm, the Tohatsu has a slide switch on the body of the motor.Please don't get me wrong, I am happy with the motor and it is (was) very reasonably priced and meets all my needs.It has ample power for the wife and I in an 8' dinghy and always starts.With it always being in gear, make sure to buy extra shear pins as one "oops" and you will need to replace the shear pin.Regards.BruceNeon Moon

 

[Jim A]

GREAT ENGINE

they manufacture all the other motor!

 

[Stuart C]

Engine

I have this engine. It runs great and I bought it on-line and paid about $200 less than I saw in any store. They make 2 models. Get the one with Forward and Neutral.

 

[Rick D]

Grrrrreat Engine

I have had one (Mercury-branded) for 4 years. It is 3.5hp and has a neutral shift. Great engine. A bit cold-blooded in that it takes a choke anytime it's been off over 10 minutes. But, it's a one-pull start. Pushes a 10' hard dink with four adults plenty fast. Also, it's oh-so-light which makes it a breeze to put on and remove and flush out. I had a 2.5 (Nissan-branded) for 10 years. It too was a great engine. Unless you have a need to plane, it's all you need. Rick D.

 

[Jim Smith]

Thanks Folks!

I appreciate the feedback!!!Regards, -Jim-s/v Forever

 

[Jim Smith]

Thanks Folks!

I appreciate the feedback!!!Regards, -Jim-s/v Forever