Tohatsu 225HP | BFT225DXRA

The Tohatsu BFT225DXRA carries 225 hp through six cylinders on a 25-inch shaft, the long-shaft member of this family at 600 lbs, steered from a console with a key-turn starter aboard.

Why the longer shaft

This shaft runs longer than the shorter BFT225 build in the same horsepower class, meant for boats with a deeper transom setback; measure your transom before ordering so the propeller runs at the correct depth once installed on the boat.

How it runs

Six cylinders and 3471cc of displacement push the throttle up near 6,000 rpm, with 5,000 marking the bottom of that band. Mechanical steering from a console sends control back to the helm, so check that your cable run and wiring already suit that configuration rather than a tiller setup elsewhere.

Equipment and coverage

This build pairs the electric starter with the onboard charging circuit and power trim and tilt, for adjusting running angle and lifting the engine at the dock, rounded out by the owner's manual and a fuel line hose, plus a cord for the kill switch, under a factory warranty from Tohatsu good for 5 years.

Q: Is this heavier than the shorter-shaft 225 hp build? Yes, the longer shaft adds weight over the shorter option Tohatsu builds at this horsepower.

Q: What rpm band does this engine run at full throttle? 5,000 to 6,000 rpm, from the six-cylinder, 3471cc block under the cowling.