Tohatsu 25HP MFS25CEL Outboard Motor

Tohatsu's MFS25CEL puts a 526cc three-cylinder four-stroke on a 20-inch shaft with electric starting, built to run with a tiller handle fitted, or wired for a remote mechanical control instead, depending on how you rig the boat. Weight is 164 lbs, placing it among the lighter electric-start options in Tohatsu's 25hp range.

Who this engine fits

Boaters who want push-button starting without the added weight and electrical draw of power trim and tilt, on a transom tall enough for a 20-inch shaft, are the intended buyer for this configuration, especially if they plan to add electronics that draw on the same battery. Measuring your transom before ordering avoids the most common fitment mistake with this shaft length.

Sourcing the rigging separately

Plan on sourcing the sidemount box, cabling, dash-mounted gauges, a separator for water and fuel, a propeller, and the matching tank and line on your own; none of that rides along with this engine, so budget for it separately.

What's included

The powerhead comes with battery-charging capability built in, a modest assortment of spares and basic tools, a pull-lanyard kill switch, and the owner's manual.

This engine's full throttle band is 5000 to 6000 rpm, it breathes through EFI, and Tohatsu's 5-year warranty applies.

Common question

Does it have power trim and tilt? No, trim angle on this model is set manually; trim-equipped versions are a different configuration.