Tohatsu 225HP Outboard | BFT225DLRA

Suited to inflatable boats, canoes, and kayaks used for towing as well as larger recreational and fishing boats, this Tohatsu BFT225DLRA delivers 225 hp from a 6-cylinder four-stroke block, rigged with console steering and an electric starter.

Fuel injection and throttle feel

This engine runs a high-pressure common-rail fuel injection setup to maximize combustion, paired with digital fuel injection that helps guard against carburetor icing and fuel starvation as conditions change on the water. Thrust augmentation power shift technology is built to deliver a quicker, more responsive feel off the throttle at this horsepower rather than a delayed hit of power.

Protection and rigging

A water protection feature guards against accidental flooding, adding resilience beyond the basic seals most outboards rely on. Six cylinders turn over 3471cc, and the throttle's working band falls between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm; this motor rigs from a console rather than a tiller handle, so confirm your cable run before ordering this engine.

What's in the box

Standard gear includes a fuel line hose, the charging system, an electric starter, and power trim and tilt, topped off by a cutoff cord for the kill switch and the owner's manual, on a 20-inch shaft at a running weight of 589 lbs. Tohatsu covers this engine for 5 years.

Q: Is this suited to towing a kayak or canoe? Tohatsu markets this 225 hp engine for that use alongside larger recreational boats.