Tohatsu 6HP MFS6DWS Outboard Motor

Light weight and easy handling, rather than outright speed, are what the MFS6DWS is built around: a four-stroke engine displacing 123cc from a single carbureted cylinder, producing 6 hp. The shaft measures 15 inches, steering is by tiller, start is manual, and weight comes to 56 lbs; full throttle tops out at 5000 to 6000 rpm.

The kind of boat this suits

Inflatables, small dinghies and other lightweight craft are the usual home for a short-shaft 6 hp motor like this one; it is not meant to be primary power on anything heavier or longer than that.

What's different on this version

Reworked top and bottom cowls add ergonomic carrying handles front and back for an easier lift on and off a boat. Storage is no longer limited to a single angle either: the motor can rest in 3 positions on this generation, laid down, tipped, or upright, without oil seeping toward the cylinder. White is the only color Tohatsu offers on this 6 hp line.

Does this come with a fuel tank? Standard equipment can vary within this model line, so confirm what is included with this specific unit before ordering.

What's the coverage term? Tohatsu backs this engine for 5 years.

Can the shaft be swapped for the longer version later? No, shaft length is fixed at manufacture, so choose the length to match the boat now rather than planning to change it afterward.