Tohatsu 250HP BFT250DUCRA Outboard Motor

The Tohatsu BFT250DUCRA, sold here used, pairs 250 hp with a counter-rotating lower unit on a 30-inch shaft, weighing 635 lbs; console steering and a key-turn starter round out the controls. Its six-cylinder block is a large-displacement V6 kept narrow enough for a standard mount, rated by the maker at 3.6 liters and tuned for strong top-end output.

What a used listing means here

Expect signs of real operating time on a pre-owned engine rather than a showroom finish; get the hour count and service background from us before ordering this particular unit. Pricing and availability aside, the mechanical configuration below matches a new BFT250DUCRA.

Why counter-rotation and the long shaft

The counter-rotating lower unit exists to sit next to a standard-rotation motor on a twin-engine boat, where the two offset each other's steering pull; on its own, this unit runs just as well on a single-engine boat. At 30 inches, the shaft is the longest Tohatsu builds at this horsepower, meant for a deep transom setback.

Power band

Six cylinders add up to 3583cc here, with the throttle reaching as high as 6,300 rpm and no lower than 5,300 within that upper band. A 5-year Tohatsu warranty applies, running from the original purchase date.

Q: Is this new or used? Used; ask us about cosmetic and mechanical condition before ordering this unit.