2018 Tohatsu 8 Hp MFS8BS Outboard Motor

A lower transom is what the 2018 Tohatsu MFS8BS is built for. It keeps the two-cylinder, 209cc engine found across this family, rated at 8 hp, but trims the shaft to 15 inches and drops to manual-only start, bringing total weight down to 81.5 lbs.

Where this pairing fits

Jon boats, small skiffs, pontoons and inflatables with a shallow transom are the usual home for this configuration, and the same motor works as a sailboat or trolling auxiliary; manual start keeps the weight low, with a 12V, 80W, 6A alternator available as a later add-on rather than coming standard.

Protection built into the engine

A digital CD ignition and an over-rev limiter guard the engine under load, while a marine-grade alloy block, a stainless-steel water pump housing, zinc-coated internal passages and sacrificial anodes handle corrosion resistance for saltwater use. A front-mounted gear shift keeps forward-neutral-reverse control within easy reach, even with the shorter shaft bringing your hand closer to the water.

Equipment here runs from the aluminum propeller and a tool kit through to the fuel supply: a 3.1 gallon tank paired with its quick-connect line, with Tohatsu's 5 year factory warranty behind the whole unit.

Will the shorter shaft work on a standard jon boat? Check the transom height first; this 15-inch length is meant for boats built lower than the long-shaft standard.

Specifications