Tohatsu 225HP | BFT225DLRA

Weighing 589 lbs on a 20-inch shaft, the Tohatsu BFT225DLRA puts out 225 hp from a 6-cylinder four-stroke block, running console steering with an electric starter.

Shaft length for this horsepower

Among the shaft lengths Tohatsu builds at 225 hp, 20 inches is the shorter option, matched to a standard transom rather than a deeper setback; confirm your transom height before ordering so the engine sits at the right depth once mounted.

How it runs

Six cylinders share 3471cc of displacement, with the band at full throttle sitting between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm. Console steering calls for a cable run and control head at the helm rather than a tiller handle, so plan your rigging around that before the motor arrives.

What's in the crate

Look for the electric starter, a fuel line hose, the onboard charging system, a lanyard for the kill switch, the printed manual, and power trim and tilt for adjusting the running angle and lifting the motor clear of the water at the dock. Tohatsu backs this engine with a 5-year warranty.

Q: Is the shaft long enough for a deep-transom boat? Confirm your transom measurement with us before ordering; Tohatsu builds a longer-shaft version of this engine too.

Q: Does it come with trim built in? Yes, power trim and tilt are part of the standard setup here.