Tohatsu MFS2.5CS 2.5 HP Outboard Motor

The Tohatsu MFS2.5CS is a 2.5 hp single-cylinder four-stroke built for canoes, dinghies, and small sailboats, with tiller steering, manual starting, a 15-inch shaft, and a light 41 lb carry weight. A four-point vibration absorption system and a fuel tank built into the engine housing keep the package simple for an outboard this size.

Why the light weight matters

At 41 lbs, one person can lift this engine on and off a small hull without a hoist or a second set of hands, which matters for auxiliary power on a sailboat that only needs the motor occasionally, or a dinghy that gets carried between a car roof and the shoreline. Being carbureted rather than fuel-injected also keeps servicing more straightforward for an owner working on it themselves.

Controls built into the engine

Shifting moves only between forward and neutral, with no reverse gear, worked through a twist-grip set into the tiller itself, and the whole engine swings a full circle for steering rather than relying on a separate rudder. Because the fuel tank sits on the engine, there is no external tank or hose to route on a small, crowded deck.

Before you order

Confirm the 15-inch shaft suits your transom height; this is Tohatsu's short-shaft layout for its smallest outboard. Tohatsu builds this model rated for salt water use.

Starter type? Manual pull-start only; there is no electric start offered on this model.

Displacement and warranty? 86cc from the single cylinder, with a 5-year warranty.