Tohatsu 15HP | MFS15EEFS

Owners who need a lower transom fit choose the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS over its long-shaft sibling, a 15-inch-shaft, 15 HP four-stroke with electric start backed by a manual pull cord.

Performance range

Full throttle on this 333cc, two-cylinder engine falls between 5400 and 6100 RPM, and Tohatsu puts the shipping weight at 104 lbs, a touch lighter than the long-shaft version of the same engine thanks to the shorter leg.

What ships with it

Tohatsu bundles the propeller, a 3.1-gallon external tank with its fuel line hose, a charging system, a stop-switch lanyard, a service tool kit, an owner's manual, and a five-year warranty with this motor.

Fit notes

A 15-inch shaft suits boats with a lower transom than the long-shaft version of this engine calls for; measure the transom before ordering rather than choosing shaft length by horsepower alone.

Why electric start with a backup

Electric start handles routine starting while the manual pull cord is there for the day the battery is flat, so the motor is never stranded for lack of charge.

Common questions

How does starting work on this model? Electric start is the primary method, with a manual pull cord ready as a backup if the battery is ever flat. How much does it weigh? 104 lbs, a few pounds under the long-shaft version of the same engine.