Tohatsu 5HP Sail Pro | MFS5DLPGSPROUL

At 61 lbs, this new Tohatsu MFS5DLPGSPROUL is the ultra-long-shaft Sail Pro version of the 5-hp propane four-stroke: a 25-inch shaft, tiller steering, and manual start, built specifically for use on sailboats.

Why sailboats call for this shaft length

Sailboat transoms typically sit higher off the water than a runabout's, which is why Tohatsu offers this Sail Pro line in a 25-inch ultra-long shaft alongside a 20-inch option, so the propeller reaches clean water no matter the hull design. Running on propane instead of gasoline also fits a sailboat's auxiliary role, since the fuel can sit aboard longer without the upkeep concerns of stored gasoline.

What the propane system and Sail Pro parts deliver

A fuel line connects to a standard North American propane tank, and Tohatsu rates this motor for a full 5 hours at wide-open throttle on a single 11-lb tank, with a safety shut-off valve stopping propane flow once the engine is off. On top of the Sail Pro high-thrust propeller and 12-volt charging setup, Tohatsu packs in the fuel line hose, the printed manual, basic tools and a lanyard cutoff switch.

• Shaft length: 25 inches
• Weight: 61 lbs
• Charging system: 12-volt, standard

What shaft length is this? 25 inches, the ultra-long option. Is a charging system included? Yes, standard on this Sail Pro configuration.