Tohatsu 25HP | MFS25CES

Shorter-shaft sibling to Tohatsu's 25hp CEL model, the MFS25CES carries the same 526cc three-cylinder four-stroke on a 15-inch shaft, weighing in at 161 lbs. Electric start is standard, and it accepts either a tiller handle or a remote mechanical control head, so the choice of steering setup is yours rather than fixed by the engine.

Getting the shaft length right

A 15-inch shaft suits lower transom heights; mount it too high and the propeller cavitates and loses bite, mount it too low and the engine drags through the water. Measure your transom before ordering rather than guessing from the boat's size.

If you are rigging for remote control

This engine is sold as a powerhead: the remote control box, cable run, gauges, water/fuel separator, propeller, and a fuel tank and line are all separate purchases, sourced by phone or through the parts counter rather than bundled in.

Standard equipment

Included with the engine are the means to keep a battery charged, a handful of spare parts and basic tools for simple fixes, a lanyard-style kill switch, and the owner's manual.

Operating range tops out between 5000 and 6000 rpm at full throttle, the induction system is EFI, and the engine carries Tohatsu's 5-year warranty.

Common questions

Is a propeller included? No, propellers are not part of this package and need to be ordered separately.

What shaft height does this fit? The 15-inch shaft suits lower transoms; measure yours before buying rather than guessing.

Does the charging circuit run accessories too? It is meant to keep the starting battery topped up; sizing for additional accessories depends on your boat's total electrical load.