Tohatsu 250HP | BFT250DXRA

At 626 lbs on a 25-inch shaft, the Tohatsu BFT250DXRA is the mid-length, standard-rotation build at this horsepower, turning six cylinders at 250 hp with console-mounted steering and an electric starter.

Choosing the mid-length shaft

This shaft length sits between the shortest and longest options Tohatsu builds at 250 hp, suited to a mid-depth transom; check that measurement against your boat before ordering this engine. Standard rotation here means a conventional single-engine setup, skipping the counter-rotating lower unit built for twin installs elsewhere in the lineup.

Power and equipment

The six-cylinder block displaces 3583cc, and the throttle's top band runs 5,300 to 6,300 rpm. A kill-switch lanyard and the printed manual join an electric starter, a fuel line hose, the charging system, and power trim and tilt as the standard equipment here.

Q: Is a counter-rotating version at this same shaft length available? Yes, Tohatsu builds a counter-rotating equivalent at the same 25-inch shaft length and a close weight.

Q: What's covered under warranty? Tohatsu provides 5-year coverage on this engine from purchase.

Q: What's the total weight of this build? 626 lbs, with console steering, the electric starter, and power trim and tilt all factored into that figure.

Q: How does the mid-length shaft compare on weight to the shorter build at this horsepower? This 25-inch unit runs heavier than the shortest-shaft BFT250 but lighter than the longest-shaft version Tohatsu builds at 250 hp.