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Where to Buy a Tohatsu Outboard Online
Where to buy a Tohatsu outboard depends mostly on size: the lineup stocked here runs from a small portable four-stroke up through a mid-range MFS30 and the larger BFT150, and each tier solves a different repower problem.
This guide covers where to buy a Tohatsu outboard online, how to pick the right size for your boat, and what each listing’s own spec sheet confirms — including one mismatch worth flagging before you order.
UniversalEngineParts.com is an independent parts retailer. We are not Tohatsu Corporation, and Tohatsu is a trademark of Tohatsu Corporation.
In This Guide
- Tohatsu outboard for sale: what’s in stock
- Picking the right size for your boat
- Check fit before you order
- Featured in-stock models
- A mismatch worth knowing about
- Shipping and warranty, briefly
- Common mistakes buyers make
- When to get help before you buy
- Tell us about your outboard
- FAQs
Where to Buy a Tohatsu Outboard: What’s in Stock
The tohatsu outboard for sale lineup stocked here spans a small portable four-stroke, a mid-range tohatsu mfs outboard, and a larger model at the top of this range, covering most of the repower sizes boat owners actually search for.
You can browse the full outboard motors category and filter by horsepower and stock status to check the current tohatsu outboard price. For how Tohatsu compares to other outboard brands generally, our where to buy an outboard motor hub guide covers that ground first; this guide narrows to Tohatsu specifically, and our what are the best outboard motors guide compares Tohatsu against the other brands stocked here.
Picking the Right Size for Your Boat
A buy Tohatsu outboard online search often returns the whole lineup mixed together, without explaining which size actually suits which boat.
Portable four-strokes (like the MFS9.8) are aimed at small boats, tenders, and kicker motor use, where light weight and easy handling matter more than top speed.
Mid-range four-strokes (like the MFS30) are a common repower tier for small-to-mid boats, balancing weight, fuel economy, and enough power for most recreational use.
Larger four-strokes (like the BFT150) sit well above the mid-range tier, aimed at bigger or heavier boats that need substantially more power.
Match the replacement to your boat’s rated maximum horsepower, not just your old engine’s original rating, and confirm shaft length and cylinder count separately from the horsepower number, since Tohatsu has sold more than one physical engine design under the same 30 HP class over the years.
Check Fit Before You Order
Shaft length is the single most common outboard buying mistake. A Tohatsu at the right horsepower but the wrong shaft length won’t mount correctly, and as the mismatch below shows, horsepower alone doesn’t guarantee you’re comparing the same engine.
Run the specific model through the site’s own Compatibility Check tool before you order.
Featured In-Stock Models
Three current listings illustrate the portable, mid-range, and larger options.
A portable four-stroke. Tohatsu’s own international spec page for this 9.8 HP four-stroke confirms 9.8 HP and 209 cc of displacement, matching the listing here exactly. It lists an 81.5 lbs weight, about 4.5 lbs under the approximately 86 lbs shown on the listing here — a small enough gap to likely be a rounding or rigging difference.
A mid-range four-stroke. The listing here states 30 HP, 526 cc of displacement, and 182 lbs dry weight.
Tohatsu’s own international spec page for its current 30 HP four-stroke lists a 3-cylinder, 500 cc engine at 128 lbs. An independent US retailer’s listing for the same current MFS30 independently confirms that same 500 cc, 128 lbs, 3-cylinder spec.
Both outside sources agree with each other and both disagree substantially with the listing here — a 26 cc displacement gap and a 54 lbs (about 42%) weight gap, large enough that this looks like two different physical engines sharing the same “30 HP” class name rather than a rounding difference. See the mismatch section below.
A larger four-stroke, the top of this lineup. Tohatsu’s own North American spec page for the BFT150 confirms 150 HP and 2,354 cc of displacement, matching the listing here exactly, and lists a 487 lbs weight, close to the 485 lbs shown on the listing here.
Confirm the model year and exact suffix shown on the listing against the current spec sheet before you order, since Tohatsu’s suffix codes and even underlying engine designs can change within the same nominal horsepower class.
Current pricing, exact configuration options and stock status are shown on each product page rather than reproduced here, since both change over time.
A Mismatch Worth Knowing About
Checking the MFS30CETL against Tohatsu’s own current spec page, and separately against an independent US retailer’s listing of the same current model, turned up a real mismatch rather than a rounding gap: both outside sources agree on a 500 cc, 3-cylinder, 128 lbs engine, while the listing here states 526 cc and 182 lbs.
Horsepower is consistent at 30 HP across every source, so this isn’t a case of comparing a 30 HP engine to a 25 HP one. But the displacement and weight gaps are both too large (5% and roughly 42%, respectively) to be rounding, and two independent sources agreeing with each other against the listing here makes it unlikely that both outside sources are simply wrong.
The most likely explanation is that Tohatsu has sold more than one physical 30 HP engine design over time, and the “CETL” suffix on this listing may correspond to an earlier or different configuration than the current “D”-suffix engine documented on Tohatsu’s own site today. Confirm the current spec sheet for this exact unit directly before you order if the weight or displacement matters for your boat.
Shipping and Warranty, Briefly
Outboards ship as freight, with published US and Canada delivery windows of 7 to 14 business days, quoted at checkout based on weight and destination. New Tohatsu outboards carry the manufacturer’s own warranty, not a seller warranty; confirm that US warranty registration applies to your specific unit before you order, since registration and coverage terms can vary by region.
Our where to buy an outboard motor guide and the shipping information page cover delivery and inspection steps in more detail.
Common Mistakes Buyers Make
- Picking a Tohatsu size based on an old engine’s horsepower rather than the boat’s actual rated maximum.
- Assuming a current spec sheet applies to an older suffix code, as the MFS30CETL case shows.
- Guessing shaft length instead of measuring the transom directly.
- Not confirming US warranty registration applies before assuming full coverage.
- Treating “30 HP” as a single fixed engine rather than a class that has covered more than one physical design.
When to Get Help Before You Buy
If you’re not sure which Tohatsu size fits your boat, or need the MFS30CETL’s exact specifications confirmed before you order, it’s worth asking first.
Use the Compatibility Check page for a fast fit check, or Contact Us with a specific question.
Tell Us About Your Outboard
Owners know things no spec sheet does. Answer any of these in the comments to help other readers of this guide.
- Which Tohatsu model did you buy, and for what boat?
- Did the weight you measured match the listing or the manufacturer spec?
- What tipped your decision on size?
- What’s the one thing you wish you’d confirmed before ordering?
Share what you can, and we’ll join in with general guidance. Please don’t post personal contact details or payment information.
Before You Go
Not sure which Tohatsu size fits your boat, or want the MFS30CETL’s exact specs confirmed first? Send us your boat’s details and intended use, and we’ll help you compare the real total cost, not just the horsepower number.
- Browse the full outboard motors category by horsepower and stock status
- Run a Compatibility Check before you order
- Contact our team with any fitment or warranty questions
The more detail you send, the faster we can help you choose.
UniversalEngineParts.com is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Tohatsu Corporation. Tohatsu is a trademark of its respective owner, used here only to identify the engines we sell. This guide is general information only. Specifications, pricing and stock change over time, and outboard model years don’t always match the calendar year. Always confirm current specifications and fitment with the compatibility check tool before ordering.
Tohatsu Outboard: FAQs
Where can I buy a Tohatsu outboard online?
Universal Engine Parts lists Tohatsu outboard motors for sale across portable and mid-range to larger four-stroke configurations, so you can compare by horsepower and shaft length before you check fit and order.
What’s the difference between the MFS9.8, MFS30, and BFT150?
The MFS9.8 is a portable four-stroke aimed at small boats and tenders; the MFS30 and BFT150 are mid-range to larger four-strokes, a common repower tier for small boats and center consoles, with the BFT150 stepping up substantially in power and weight over the MFS30.
What’s a typical tohatsu outboard price?
Tohatsu outboard price varies significantly by horsepower, shaft length, and configuration; check each live product page rather than assuming price scales neatly with horsepower.
Why do the MFS30CETL’s specs differ from Tohatsu’s current MFS30?
Tohatsu’s own current spec page and an independent US retailer both describe today’s MFS30 as a 500 cc, 3-cylinder, 128 lbs engine, while the listing here states 526 cc and 182 lbs. Horsepower matches at 30 HP across all sources, but the displacement and weight gap is large enough that this looks like two different physical engines sharing the same class name rather than a rounding difference — confirm the current spec sheet for this exact unit before ordering if it matters for your boat.
Is a Tohatsu outboard dealer online the same as buying directly from Tohatsu?
No. Universal Engine Parts is an independent retailer, not a Tohatsu-owned storefront. New units carry Tohatsu’s own manufacturer warranty regardless of where they’re purchased, but confirm registration requirements apply to your situation before ordering.
Is there a tohatsu 9.8 for sale here too?
Yes, the MFS9.8BL is one of the three featured in-stock models in this guide, alongside the MFS30CETL and BFT150AXA.
Can you help me pick the right Tohatsu size for my boat?
Yes. Send us your boat’s details and intended use through a Compatibility Check or Contact Us, and we’ll help you compare the real total cost of each option, not just the horsepower number.