
Tohatsu 5HP 4-Stroke Outboard Engine Long Shaft
The Tohatsu 5HP 4-Stroke Outboard Engine (Long Shaft) is a lightweight, portable, and fuel-efficient motor designed for dinghies, inflatables, and small sailboats. Built with Tohatsu’s renowned reliability, this engine delivers smooth, quiet operation and impressive fuel economy, making it an ideal choice for leisure boating, tender use, or auxiliary power.
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The Tohatsu 5HP 4-Stroke Outboard Engine (Long Shaft) is a lightweight, portable, and fuel-efficient motor designed for dinghies, inflatables, and small sailboats. Built with Tohatsu’s renowned reliability, this engine delivers smooth, quiet operation and impressive fuel economy, making it an ideal choice for leisure boating, tender use, or auxiliary power.
The Tohatsu 5HP 4-Stroke Outboard Engine (Long Shaft) is a lightweight, portable, and fuel-efficient motor designed for dinghies, inflatables, and small sailboats. Built with Tohatsu’s renowned reliability, this engine delivers smooth, quiet operation and impressive fuel economy, making it an ideal choice for leisure boating, tender use, or auxiliary power.
Description
The Tohatsu 5HP Long Shaft 4-Stroke Outboard Engine combines portability, performance, and reliability in a compact design. Weighing just under 26 kg, it is one of the lightest in its class, making it easy to transport, fit, and store.
Equipped with a long shaft for deeper transoms and sailing applications, it provides excellent control and thrust, even in choppier waters. Its water-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke engine ensures smooth and quiet running while delivering excellent fuel economy.
The engine features a forward-neutral-reverse gear shift, an easy-to-use tiller handle with throttle control, and an integrated carrying handle for added convenience. Built with durability in mind, the Tohatsu 5HP is designed for long-lasting use in both freshwater and saltwater environments.
Perfect for yacht tenders, inflatable boats, and auxiliary sailing applications, this outboard engine provides dependable power in a compact, efficient package.
Specification Table
| Engine | 4 Stroke 1 Cylinder |
|---|---|
| Output | 5 ps (3.7 kw) |
| Displacement | 123 cc (7.5 cu.in.) |
| Bore x Stroke | 59 x 45 mm (2.32 x 1.77 in) |
| Max. RPM Range | 4,500 - 5,500 |
| Starting | Manual |
| Control Type | Tiller Handle |
| Gear Shift | Forward - Neutral - Reverse |
| Gear Ratio | 2.15:1 |
| Propeller Selection Range | 6" - 9" |
| Transom Height | 15", 20" |
| Fuel | Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane) |
| Oil Type | NMMA Certified FC-W® 4-stroke oil** SAE 10W-30/40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) |
| Oil Capacity | 450 mL (15 fl. oz.) |
| Fuel Tank | Internal Fuel Tank Models (MFS5DD) : 1.1L (0.29 US Gal.) Integral Tank (Includes an External Fuel Tank Connector installed on engine to allow user to use an optional external fuel tank) External Fuel Tank Models (MFS5DS) : 12L (3.1 US Gal.) Separate Fuel Tank |
| Weight* | 25 kg (55 lbs.) |
| Alternator Output | Optional: 12V, 60W, 5A |
| Digital CD Ignition System | Standard |
| Start In Gear Protection | Standard |
| Thermostat Controlled Cooling System | Standard |
| Through-The-Prop Exhaust | Standard |
| Oil Pressure Warning | Standard |
| Shallow Water Drive | Standard |
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