Tohatsu 6HP MFS6DWL Outboard Motor

Mounted on a 20-inch shaft meant for standard jon-boat transoms, this motor pairs a 6 hp, single-cylinder, 123cc four-stroke with manual-start tiller control. On the scale it comes to 57 lbs, and the full-throttle ceiling runs 5000 to 6000 rpm.

Built to be carried, not just mounted

Front-and-back carrying handles are one of the more noticeable changes on this version, shaped for a secure one or two-hand lift, which matters most on small craft that get loaded and unloaded between trips rather than staying rigged to one boat permanently.

Storing it between uses

Three storage positions are possible on this generation without oil seeping toward the cylinder, handy for anyone who stows the motor on its side in a garage or vehicle trunk. White is the sole color offered across this 6 hp family, and a small external tank, light on fuel at 123cc, lasts a full day of use.

Is the shaft length adjustable after purchase? No, it is fixed at manufacture, so order the length to match a transom built for that measurement.

What warranty applies here? Tohatsu's standard 5 year coverage.

Will a single-cylinder 6 hp motor feel underpowered? Not for the small, light craft it's built for; the engine is sized to match the boats it typically goes on rather than to push anything heavier, and the 123cc displacement keeps fuel use modest for a full day out.