Tohatsu 60HP MFS60AETL Outboard Motor

Hours on the clock are the only real difference between this used MFS60AETL and a new one: the same 60 hp, three-cylinder, 866cc EFI four-stroke, a 20-inch shaft, tiller or remote mechanical steering, electric start, and a 215 lb rating, and the rated ceiling at full throttle is still 5000 to 6000 rpm, same as new.

What stays the same regardless of age

The adjustable idle feature, letting idle run anywhere from 650 to 950 rpm, a lower-unit flushing port, and the 21 amp alternator are all part of the design rather than something that wears out over time. A gear ratio favoring torque over top speed is likewise unchanged.

What to ask about on a used unit

Total run hours, whether the freshwater flush has been used after every saltwater outing, and whether the water pump impeller has been swapped on schedule all matter more to how this engine performs today than the rated spec sheet does.

Can this be rigged either way? Yes, tiller or remote mechanical steering both work on this model; confirm which setup matches the boat before buying.

How long is the factory coverage? 5 years from the original purchase date; ask how much of that remains on this unit.

Does buying used change the rated output? No, the 60 hp rating, displacement and gear ratio stay exactly as specified regardless of how many hours are on the clock.