Tohatsu 250HP BFT250DURA Outboard Motor

Up for sale used, this Tohatsu BFT250DURA turns in the conventional direction at 250 hp, a six-cylinder four-stroke on a 30-inch shaft at 635 lbs, with console steering and an electric starter built in. The block is a large-displacement, narrow V6 that Tohatsu rates at 3.6 liters, built with top-end output as the goal.

What to expect from a pre-owned unit

Cosmetic wear and real run time should be expected on an engine sold used rather than a like-new finish; check hours and service records with us before committing to this particular motor. Beyond condition, the mechanical layout matches a factory-new BFT250DURA.

Rotation and shaft

Turning the standard direction keeps this a straightforward single-engine fit, skipping the counter-rotating lower unit Tohatsu builds at the same shaft length for twin-engine installs. At 30 inches, this is the longest shaft in the 250 hp range, built for a boat whose transom sits unusually deep.

Power band

Six-cylinder displacement here totals 3583cc, and the throttle's working range tops out near 6,300 rpm after starting around 5,300. Tohatsu's 5-year warranty applies from the original date of purchase.

Q: Does a counter-rotating version of this build exist? Elsewhere in the lineup, yes, for twin-engine pairing; this particular unit turns the conventional direction.

Q: What steering does this used engine carry? Console steering, routed to a helm control head rather than a tiller handle at the motor.