Steve_R Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Hi Im looking at getting a new 9.9 for my tinny..l was at the London boat and fishing snow today and l was looking at a Tohatsu 4 stroke. l have never herd of them before..any feed back would be great. or should l just stay away them and stick with Mercury or Yamaha? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 From what I gather the smaller Merc's are Tohatsus, with an inflated price tag. Anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 www.onlineoutboards.com Try this. Or send your email address by PM. The store is in my town. I'm considering buying a Tohatsu. They are good. They make small Mercs & Nissans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) From what I gather the smaller Merc's are Tohatsus, with an inflated price tag. Anyone confirm? http://www.marineeng...e-outboards.htm 30hp and less are made by tohatsu Edited February 26, 2011 by mercman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2fishhave2work Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 The Merc is the Tohatsu as is the Nissan 9.8. Same engine. Tahatsu makes it. I did all this research last year and ended up buying a Nissan from a dealer in Mississauga who imports them from the US. Saved about $400 over anywhere you could get it in Ontario. New with full warranty. If you want me to find his contact info, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowanjo Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 These were in Aust before I left no infalted tag in fact were really the cheap model - salt water tough as all hell. I had one for six years - still remeber it well. Maybe it was my first boat and motor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 These motors were represented today at the Montreal Fishing show. I took a look at them, and they seem like good solid motors.The 2.5HP kicker i was looking at was 400 bucks. not bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Tohatsu have been making outboards for decades, mainly for other brands (including Sears and Eaton's, at one time). As others have noted, they continue to make smaller outboards for other major brands, and they make parts for still other engines. The first Tohatsu branded motors showed up in Canada in the early 80s, I believe. It's a good product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCTFisher9120 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 This thread has sparked my interest in a new motor again. Can anybody share a dealers location in/around Ontario? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 The company has been around since 1922 and has been making outboards since 1956. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 (edited) Tohatsu have been making outboards for decades, mainly for other brands (including Sears and Eaton's, at one time). As others have noted, they continue to make smaller outboards for other major brands, and they make parts for still other engines. The first Tohatsu branded motors showed up in Canada in the early 80s, I believe. It's a good product. West Shore Marine Address2175 Whitfield Road, R.R.#1 Port Perry ON L9L 1B2 Phone905-985-2658 Fax905-985-2658 DistanceApprox. 14 Miles Edited February 27, 2011 by mercman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Brown Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 This thread has sparked my interest in a new motor again. Can anybody share a dealers location in/around Ontario? http://www.mcgregorbaymarina.com/ These are very good motors. We have one as a tagged fish prize for the Rice Lake Spring Fishing Festival provided by McGregor Bay marine. If the tagged fish is not caught during the festival we will be drawing a lucky participant and giving away a new 9.8 Tohatsu motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 pretty sure pisces marine in oakville carries them as well piscesmarine.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pidge Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Dont know if its pisces marine, but the place on 3rd line south of the QEW in Oakville. I myself grabed a Nissan 5hp inboard tank last fall. Cant wait to hook her up to the porta bote this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBCregal Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 yep...that'd be pisces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 yep...that'd be pisces I'll third that. Just S. of the overpass, left side up on the hill. Nissan is the same motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brkygetr Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 Was just doing a search on these motors and found this thread....most of whats talked about are the smaller horsepower motors. Can anyone add any input about the 60+ hp motors??? I have been looking now for over a year (all companies) and found a some pretty good deals on these motors. This makes me a little wary though? Any thoughts? Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike the Pike Posted June 19, 2011 Report Share Posted June 19, 2011 I think Mercury or Yamaha.Merc there is a dealer almost every where. I love my Yamaha though and this will be my choice of brand always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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