Tohatsu 225HP Outboard Motor

This is a used Tohatsu outboard rated at 225 hp, the BFT225DLRA, running six cylinders with console steering, an electric starter, and a 20-inch shaft at a weight of 589 lbs. The block itself is a large-displacement V6, narrow enough to fit a standard mount, which Tohatsu rates at 3.6 liters and tunes for fuel economy at this output.

Buying it used

Accepting a used engine means expecting wear in line with how it was actually run and serviced, not a fresh-from-the-factory finish; ask us about hours and cosmetic condition before committing to it. The specifications given here reflect the BFT225DLRA configuration as this unit is built.

Charging capacity

Its alternator supplies 90 amps in total output, 60 of which are available for charging, which matters for boats running electronics or trolling gear on top of what the motor itself draws. Torque spreads wider through the operating band on this design, with the top end reaching 6,000 rpm off a floor of 5,000, across 3471cc, and corrosion and water-intrusion resistance improved over earlier Tohatsu engines.

Steering setup

Control runs to a helm station rather than a handle at the motor, so match your boat's existing rigging before ordering this over a tiller-style unit. The engine carries Tohatsu's 5-year warranty from its original sale date.

Q: Is this a new or used unit? Used; ask us for hours and service history before ordering.