Tohatsu MFS40 - Ageless Wanderer

This video include a review and my impressions of the Tohatus MFS 40 outboard motor that just helped me complete a 2,405 mile trip through the Inside Passage from Port Townsend, Washington to Skagway, Alaska and back. I also show some tips and tricks I do with the motor and how I maintain the motor. I have personally put over 300 hours and 6,000 miles on this motor in the past year and a half.

[mitchmaris]

I'm sure the 120 hours between changes is probably no problem. I'd check for oil level at 100 hours and if no loss, then press on until the next ability to change :)

Thanks for sharing, Sir!

[kcadventure-mu]

Love the motor cowling tether! Gonna do that on my 15!

[rayk.]

Hi Robert, congrats on your completion of passage, I followed along on Facebook. On the 120 hours oil change, I seriously doubt that's a problem since 100 hours is recommended interval. I'm on my 2nd Tohatsu mfs20e and love the engine. Tohatsu states you can run oil filter for 200 hours and oil for 100. I think this should be reverse, filter every 100 and oil at 200. Oil doses not go bad. just needs filtering. Good advise on the cover lanyard, I think I'll do the same.
I also have a tach and hour meter, I mounted mine on tiller handle for easy view of rpm. When draining motor oil it's less of a mess if you tilt engine up and lay tiller over to starboard, oil drip clears the lower unit while draining. A note, don't smear oil around on any painted surface while cleaning up, I did this to my first engine and it contaminated my paint and discolored it.
Tohatsu has been a leader in outboard engine around the world for decades, the U.S. market is late to the party. I've noticed in last several years Tohatsu has increased its presence in U.S. marketing. Once again thanks for sharing your tips and experiences with us.

[WoyLad]

I'd be sooo scared it didn't say "Honda". Kudos to you and your journey.

[wodnastj]

Awesome video sir !! 😊 I just traded my 25 Tohatsu for a 40 like yours and am breaking it in at present. My water sampling business on the big Atamaha River in SE GA requires a 100% reliable motor, and i have run Tohatsus exclusively because my life depends on it. Hint: Amsoil is the oil to use as it will last indefinitely with only a filter change every 100 hours. Expensive but oh so so worth the extra $ !!!! Be safe and keep safe ....

[williamlanier]

I have a 25 horse Mercury on my 16 ft Sea Ark now. Thinking about getting a 40 horse Tohatsu and I was wondering how fast it pushed your boat? Thanks.

[evannemeth]

That ways is as much as my 115 horse Mercury Power Tower