Tohatsu 60 HP outboard motor MFS60A

Tohatsu MFS60A ETL 4-stroke outboard motor

With a sleek look, the new MFS60A 4-stroke outboard is made with new technologies and features. By utilizing proven technology such as; electronic fuel injection (EFI), dual intake valves, anodized pistons and a custom roller rocker arm, your time on the water will be equipped with smoother, faster acceleration.

This outboard motor is suitable for water sports; for water skiing, wakeboarding or wakefoiling (for boats with a speed from 20 kilometers per hour for beginners up to 35 kilometers per hour for advanced users).

As a rule of thumb, for fast boats you need 1 hp for 10 to 20 kilograms of total weight. Based on this, this outboard motor is then suitable for 600 to 1,200 kilograms of total weight.
For displacement boats, 1 hp per 150 to 200 kilograms is sufficient; the engine is then adequate for 9 to 12 tons of total weight.

• Test report sailing test 1: Topcraft 565 : In the well of the test boat hangs a 60hp Tohatsu, a fine three-cylinder petrol engine. It is a new model that was introduced this year and is the lightest in its class with a weight of 98.5 kilograms. This engine is also equipped with the most modern gadgets such as EcoMo and Blast. These are provisions that make the engine run more economically, without loss of power. It is a fine, smooth power source, which runs whisper-quietly in the well and looks modern.
  On this day with a lot of waves and wind we note a top speed of 43 kilometers per hour . That is a nice speed, but this tender will undoubtedly come into its own as a water-displacement tender or fast sailing when the conditions are optimal.
  
  
• Test report Sailing test 2 Sailing test review by Boote-Magazine.de in 2020 comparison between Honda, Mercury, Suzuki, Yamaha, Selva und Tohatsu.
  

  The slowest, Tohatsu's MFS 60, struggles to get over 60 km/h. The Honda comes closest to the Mercury (67 km/h).

  The sprinters' race is called "Upside Down World". Simply the best, the Mercury lags behind in acceleration (0 to 30 and 0 to 50 km/h). Does the high engine mounting, which allows the propeller to be ventilated a little, take its toll here? The winner is Tohatsu, which has no chance of reaching top speed.

  Conclusion: The search was for the first of equals. We have found a performance class in which there are hardly any serious differences in terms of quality, handling and standard equipment - this is where Selva and Yamaha score with a portable tank of 25 liters. This is reflected in the pricing between expensive (Yamaha) and cheap (Tohatsu), and in the measurement results. Its sprinter qualities, its weight and the five-year warranty speak in favor of the Tohatsu.
  Tohatsu MFS 60 A The cheap lightweight from the Far East became the " sprinter king " in the test

  The Honda is the winner of the test mainly because of the silent engine. Tohatsu can therefore be considered as the engine with the best price/quality ratio.
  
  
  
• Test report Sailing test 2 review 2020 Fishingworld.com.au

  The Mad Dog Brute is available in center and side configurations. The test boat had a center console, a good fit for a boat like this with plenty of room to spare for fishermen and other passengers. Typical for a 16-foot center console, this boat offers great versatility.

  Taking the boat into Broken Bay on a stormy day was a great test and the boat passed with flying colours. The Brute gave a great account of herself as she sailed through oncoming swells at a moderate cruising speed of around 18 knots. The extra high console gave me as the driver plenty of protection from spray and I stayed bone dry.

  The boat did about 30 knots at 6000 RPM ( 56 kilometers per hour ) with a good cruising speed of 18 knots at 4000 RPM. You could increase the engine power, but I thought this 60 hp was a good match for the 4.89 with two people on board.

  The MFS 60A ticks a lot of boxes for anyone looking for a 60-hp four-stroke. Weighing in at just 98.5 kg, the new engine is 15 percent lighter than Tohatsu’s previously popular M60C two-stroke. That’s impressive. It’s also 7 kg lighter than its nearest competitor.

  With the phasing out of old technology two-stroke engines, fisho no longer has to work with heavy or slow four-stroke engines. With models like these, the future looks bright for water sports enthusiasts!

  The 3-cylinder 60 is very quiet, economical, powerful and environmentally friendly when stationary and on the road.

  Features include idle speed trolling control, simple freshwater flush system, multi-function tiller (EFTL), TOCS on-board communication connectivity (optional).

  Optional: TOCS 4.3 inch LCD color display with information about:

  • Engine speed
  • Engine operating temperature
  • Battery voltage
  • Fuel consumption
  • Tilt/trim meter*
  • Total engine operating hours in hours
  • Total fuel consumption
  • Fuel tank level(s)
  • Current consumption
  • Course/speed
  • Various warnings
  • Self-diagnosis system

  With NMEA2000 , J1939 CAN Bus and coupling.

  It is also possible to order a package of original Tohatsu analogue built-in gauges for the same price; tachometer, speedometer, hour meter, trim meter, voltmeter and fuel gauge.

Tohatsu says the MFS60A retains many of the proven core values ​​of the MFS40/50A. "However, Tohatsu engineers have introduced a number of interesting "Simpliq technologies" into the new MFS60A, including: three-valve intake, roller rocker arms for friction reduction, and anodizing along with a unique piston."

It's also a great looking bike and comes in aquamarine or beluga white.

Engines in the 60hp range are a very popular size in Australia, suiting a category of boat we enjoy using. I have no doubt that the Tohatsu with its lightweight characteristics, fuel efficiency, quietness and responsiveness will give you value for money.

• Test report 3 sailing test review by tradeboat.com.au
  The test was carried out with a Stessco Catcher 449 SC boat with a total weight of 600 kilograms including passengers.
  • At 1,100 rpm a speed of 4 kilometers per hour was achieved and a consumption of 2 liters per hour.
  • At 3,000 rpm a speed of 20 kilometers per hour was achieved and a consumption of 5 liters per hour.
  • At 4,000 rpm a speed of 30 kilometers per hour was achieved and a consumption of 8 liters per hour.
  • At 6,150 rpm (full power) a speed of 59 kilometers per hour achieved and a consumption of 19 litres per hour. Source: Tohatsu.com.au.
    
    When Tohatsu introduced its MFS 50A, it was one of the lightest outboards in its power class. But its homegrown 60 is only 1.5 kg heavier and a whopping 11.5 kg lighter than the Honda-produced BFT 60A it replaced. In fact, the MFS 60A is only 6 kg heavier than the old 798 cc twin-cylinder, oil-injected carbureted two-stroke Suzuki DT60C of 1983, an incredible feat for a fuel-injected three-cylinder four-stroke 60.
    
    But the way Tohatsu achieved the 9.8 horsepower (bhp) increase from the same displacement MFS 50A was surprisingly simple. Even more incredibly, the MFS 60A outperforms its much larger displacement four-cylinder, four-stroke 60 competition.
    
    Tohatsu was very clever in the way it designed its 60. It didn't increase piston displacement but increased airflow to the cylinders, effectively reducing the volume of the air intake manifold. The result was faster-flowing air. To promote faster flow, the throttle body's butterfly valve was made thinner for less air disturbance.
    Two valves per cylinder were not sufficient to handle this increased airflow, so Tohatsu added an additional intake valve, while also increasing valve lift from 9–9.5 mm. Rollers were added to the rocker arms driven by the single belt-driven overhead camshaft to reduce friction and component wear. The 'squish' area of ​​the piston crowns was increased to increase the compression ratio. All of these changes improved performance without having to resort to a lighter plastic intake manifold, which could distort if the engine overheated.
    However, unlike the previous Honda-produced Tohatsu BFT 60A, the oxygen sensor in the exhaust system was removed due to reliability issues. An oxygen sensor measures the density of the burning air/fuel mixture and will advance the ignition timing when a higher octane fuel, such as 95 RON premium unleaded, is used. So unlike the Honda engine, there is no point in using 95 RON when 91 will do a similar job. However, 95 is a denser fuel, has a longer shelf life, and you are less likely to notice it being contaminated with ethanol than 91 standard unleaded.
    In all other respects the 60 is the same as its 50 counterpart. The gearbox and gear ratio are the same, as is the oil pan capacity of 2.4 litres. The voltage-regulated alternator produces up to 21A, four more than the Honda-produced 60, but around 5A is used to operate the engine management system and electronic fuel injection, which is still, reasonably speaking, a throttle body (single point) and not the heavier and more complex multi-point system used in most car engines.
    
    Access to the Powerhead is excellent, with the engine oil sump dipstick to starboard and the filler cap to port, and the bowl-shaped fuel filter and canister oil filter are within easy reach. Nice touches include separate coils and a protruding sump oil plug to drain engine oil without it dripping down the tail.
    Anodes are placed below and above the anti-ventilation plate and are large enough to be effective.
    If necessary, valve clearance is adjusted using a wrench and feeler gauge, not the complex bucket and shim system that requires removing the camshaft on the DOHC direct valvetrain competition, which in my opinion is just cost-cutting. Thankfully, Tohatsu followed Honda's lead and not its other Japanese competitors.
    Service intervals are every 100 hours or annually after the first 20 hours or three months. However, if I was trolling a lot, I would change the engine oil and filter every 50 hours or six months to prevent the crankcase oil from the combustion chamber gas piston ring from diluting. Fresh oil and a new filter are cheap insurance against engine wear problems on the track.
    The 60 can be flushed with fresh water without running the engine, but I recommend an occasional flush with sleeves to flush away aluminum chloride deposits around the cooling water impeller and thermostat.
    ON THE WATER
    The demo bike had clocked up about eight hours of running time before I tested it, so it wasn’t fully broken in, but enough to do some limited Wide Open Throttle testing. Unfortunately, due to fairly rough testing conditions and the noise of the aluminum hull, I couldn’t get accurate decibel or noise measurements. I was surprised to find that the stock alloy propeller was a perfect match for the demo hull, a rarity when it comes to propping up engines over 40hp.
    The 60 started as quickly and easily as the 50 and had similar levels of vibration from trolling to WOT and, provided the anti-ventilation plate remained submerged, power in reverse was good, useful for backing out of lean water. It handled the fairly hefty Mad Dog 489 Brute centre console better than I expected and was able to plane the hull well below where maximum torque is developed. I have always believed that for good planing with fuel economy, plus reduced engine stress and wear, an engine must plane a hull at revs below peak torque, and the 60 planed us at 1000rpm below the torque peak. Even when cruising it was close to the maximum engine efficiency band.
    Tight turns with the leg shortened gave no prop ventilation and the alloy prop was a little harder than I expected. In engines under 100 hp, alloy props are so good these days that stainless steel is rarely needed. Even at full power in a straight line with the tail trimmed well out, there was no sign of prop blowout. The standard power trim was quick and quiet.
    
    What did surprise me was the overall performance of the engine. Way back in 2004 I tested an early fuel injected Yamaha F60C on a Horizon Sea Breeze 4750 bow rider; swinging a 13 inch pitch alloy prop (for a 1.85:1 gear ratio) and pushing a total of 800kg, the WOT average was 27kt (50km/h) at 5650rpm with 19.2 litres/h. I didn’t expect the MFS 60A to perform so well, but it left the Yamaha in its wake.
    
    In fact, only the MFS 50A came close. On a Clark 435 centre console I tested in 2014, swinging the same strut and pushing a total of 750kg, it averaged 30.5 knots and 16.8lph at 6300rpm, just below the rev limiter kicking in. But the 489 Brute is a way bigger hull compared to both the Clark and Horizon hulls.
    
    THE COVER
    Tohatsu has debunked the old adage “there’s no substitute for displacement” when it comes to mid-range four-stroke outboards. Its lightweight 60 makes repowering easy, as it fits a wide range of hulls.
    
    

• More speeds

  1. With a Whaly 500 you can reach over 60 kilometers per hour.
  2. With a rubber dinghy you can reach speeds of more than 60 kilometres per hour.
  3. With the Topcraft 565 with a boat weight of 600 kilograms, you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor to a maximum speed of more than 60 kilometers per hour.
  4. With the Riomar 515 sloop with a boat weight of 370 kilograms, you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor up to a maximum speed of 55 kilometers per hour.
  5. With a Bayline 160 speedboat (600 kilograms net) you can sail up to 54 kilometers per hour.
  6. With the Oud Huijzer 600 tender with a boat weight of 600 kilograms, you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor up to a maximum speed of 53 kilometers per hour.
  7. With the Nautilus 15 RIB with a boat weight of 366 kilograms you sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 53 kilometers per hour.
  8. With the Tridente 20 with a boat weight of 580 kilograms you sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour.
  9. With a 5.5 meter speedboat with a boat weight of 1,000 kilograms, you sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour.
  10. With the Dutch Runabout 22 speedboat/sloop of 6.5 meters with a boat weight of 670 kilograms you sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of approximately 50 kilometers per hour.
  11. With the Elegance 635 tender you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 50 kilometers per hour.
  12. With the Chaloupe 610 tender with a boat weight of 500 kilograms, you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 45 to 50 kilometers per hour.
  13. With the Primeur 610 tender with a boat weight of 780 kilograms, you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 45 kilometers per hour.
  14. With the 4 Family 630 tender with a boat weight of 450 kilograms you sail with a 60 hp outboard motor at a maximum speed of 45 kilometers per hour.
  15. A Maxima 620 Tender (gross weight approximately 1,000 kilograms) sails at a top speed of approximately 45 kilometers per hour.
  16. With the Lago Amore 633 with a boat weight of 800 kilograms and 4 persons you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor up to a maximum speed of 42 kilometers per hour.
  17. With a Corsiva 565 with a boat weight of 480 kilograms, you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor up to a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour.
  18. With an Oud Huijzer 616 Tendersloep 6 meters with a boat weight of 690 kilograms you sail with a 60 hp outboard motor. With 6 people you can reach 30 kilometers per hour.
  19. With the Lago Amore 606 Tendersloep with a boat weight of 700 kilograms and 3 persons you can sail with a 60 hp outboard motor up to a maximum speed of 36 kilometers per hour (can be increased with propeller optimization).

SPECIFICATIONS

• Power 60 hp
• Lubrication 4-stroke
• Weight 110 kilograms
• Start Electric
• Control type Remote control or steering lever
  
• Gear lever Forward - Neutral - Backward
• Fuel system Injection
• Number of cylinders 3
• Cylinder capacity 866 cm3
• Maximum power 44 kW
• Full throttle working speed 5000-6000 rpm
• Bore x impact 70x75 mm
• Trim/tilt mode Powertrim - Manual trim/tilt
• Tail length L (20'' = 51 centimeters)

• VERSION: ETL: E: electric start , T: remote control and power trim , L: Long tail or W: in the colour Beluga White. With steering wheel control both monocable and hydraulic.
  With power trim and tilt you can optimize the tilt angle of the engine with the push of a button. With the trim meter you can quickly read whether the angle of the engine is correct. Then you accelerate faster, sail smoother, faster, more economically, more stable and above all safer. Also handy for trailering.
• (W) EFTL tiller / tiller version with Big Multi Tiller B handle (see images). This gives you an electric start and power trim of the outboard motor, without the need for a steering function with remote control.

  - Ergonomically designed shift lever.

  - Longer Thottle handle with 110 degrees of rotation for maneuverability
  - Throttle Friction function for fine-tuning the comfort of the tiller
  - Steering Co-Pilot for steering wheel control.
  - Warning lights, key switch and tilt and trim switch (in the handle) easily accessible.
  - Available in the colour Aqua Blue Article number 3KYQ63000-6 or Belgua White Article number 3KYW63000-6.

• Inclusive :
  • standard vertical mounting panel without remote control With steering wheel controls both mono cable and hydraulic. (optional) with tachometer, trim meter, wiring harness with ignition lock and dead man's switch, communication cable kit (article number 3ZG-84556-0)
    • or on request: remote control with powertrim: With powertrim you can electronically optimize the trim angle for improved acceleration, higher speed and stable position. Also handy for trailering. side mounting switch box with mounting kit, tachometer, trim meter, wiring harness with ignition and dead man's switch, communication cable kit (article number 3ZG-84555-0)
      
  • screw/propeller (standard 11.1 diameter, 14 pitch other pitch on request)
  • 24 liter fuel tank.
• Excluding : starter battery, engine oil and delivery inspection.

• Trim meter

Trim gauge (2" diameter) displays engine angle for optimum performance and efficiency. Features domed lens to minimize glare in direct sunlight, fog and scratch resistant coating, and chrome bezel.

 

• Tachometer

The 7,000 rpm tachometer (10 cm diameter) has a chrome ring and is illuminated for good visibility in the dark. Features a domed lens to minimize glare in direct sunlight and a fog and scratch resistant coating.

The tachometer informs the operator of potential problems such as low oil pressure, low battery and overheating via built-in warning lights.

Advantages of Tohatsu 60 hp 4-stroke

• The best power-to-displacement ratio in its class.
• The best power-to-weight ratio in its class.
• Sleek design with monochrome tilt lever
• SOHC with unique 9-valve design
• Excellent fuel consumption. Consumption at full power is 19 litres per hour.
• Lightest weight in its class, only 98.5 kg.

High performance and easy operation

• Electronic fuel injection
• Digital CD ignition system for faster starting
• High output 21 amp dynamo
• New and improved gearbox with lower gear ratio for more torque at low speeds
• Adjustable steering friction and trim tab for less steering effort
• Power trim & tilt

Basic principles for ease of use and reliability

• Through the prop exhaust for a quieter ride
• Built-in freshwater flushing system for easy routine flushing
• Variable idle speed control from 650 to 950 rpm
• A camshaft-driven trochoid oil pump ensures long life of critical engine components
• Stainless steel water pump housing liner for excellent durability

Warning & Protection

• Low oil pressure warning (visual and audible)
• Overheating warning (visual and audible)
• Battery voltage warning (visual only)
• Start-in-gear protection for safer engine starting
• Safety lanyard (an essential protection feature that comes standard on all Tohatsu outboards)
• Overspeed limiter

FEATURES

SOHC 9-valves and roller rocker arms
SOHC with unique 9-valve design with roller rocker arms provides minimal friction and offers faster throttle response, more durable against wear.

Multifunction joystick is available on select models.
The multifunction tiller handle features an ergonomically designed shift lever for easy and convenient shifting and a longer throttle grip with 110 degrees of rotation for easier maneuvering. All controls on the new multifunction tiller are conveniently located on the handle for easy access and control. Specifically, the gear shift, throttle, trim switch, safety lanyard, TLDI® hazard lights and electric key start switch are all integrated into the tiller handle.

Variable idle system
allows to adjust the towing speed (RPM) in four levels from 650 rpm to 950 rpm (100 rpm each) using the key switch.

Built-in fresh water flushing system
Standard built-in freshwater flushing system simplifies routine engine flushing.

Audiovisual warning system
The tachometer informs the operator of potential problems, such as low oil pressure, low battery and overheating, through built-in warning lights. (For models equipped with a tachometer)

Trim meter

Trim gauge (2" diameter) displays engine angle for optimum performance and efficiency. Features domed lens to minimize glare in direct sunlight, fog and scratch resistant coating, and chrome bezel.

 

Tachometer

The 7,000 rpm tachometer (10 cm diameter) has a chrome ring and is illuminated for good visibility in the dark. Features a domed lens to minimize glare in direct sunlight and a fog and scratch resistant coating.

The tachometer informs the operator of potential problems such as low oil pressure, low battery and overheating via built-in warning lights.

THAT'S WHY TOHATSU

• Tohatsu from Japan has been around for over 100 years and produces over 200,000 outboard motors per year. TOHATSU is the largest outboard motor manufacturer in the world.
  
  
• Tohatsu has more than 10 percent market share in the Netherlands is growing fastest in market share in the Netherlands. For models up to and including 30 hp already more than 20% market share !
  
  
• Did you know that Mercury even has their outboard motors up to 30 hp manufactured by Tohatsu? The only difference is the hood and the price.
  The Tohatsu BFT models from 150 hp are rebranded Hondas since 2014. So you get a reliable Honda engine for a Tohatsu price.
  

• The Tohatsu engines have the highest quality and a lower price than other A brands. Tohatsu is also the only brand that produces exclusively outboard engines so has really specialized.
  
  
• Tohatsu pays a lot of attention to the appearance of its outboard motors and that is reflected in this model. The appearance is tough and robust. Under the beautifully streamlined hood you will find the trusted Tohatsu technology, developed for years of sailing pleasure with minimal maintenance.
  
  
• The Tohatsu engine is user-friendly in every way. For example, the oil filter is positioned in such a way that you can easily replace it yourself. The lubrication of your outboard engine is optimal thanks to the generous oil reservoir. By using the proven Tohatsu electronic injection system, your engine starts smoothly and the throttle response is fast. The speed can be smoothly controlled.
  
  
• Your newly purchased Tohatsu outboard motor comes with a full 5-year manufacturer's warranty .
  

• Tohatsu always comes out well in comparative tests.
  • Read the test reports for the 15 and 30 and 60 hp engine. Tohatsu is the price-performance winner according to the Boote Testen.
  • The ANWB 'Waterkampioen' also carried out an outboard motor test. The Tohatsu 6 hp came out as winner forward based on weight, noise and ease of use. According to the ANWB you can best buy a Tohatsu 6 HP outboard motor.
  • Boote-Magazin.de also has the Tohatsu MFS115 A tested: impressive result by the best torque-to-weight ratio and higher top speed. The small cylinder capacity also makes the Tohatsu extremely economical. 
• Most models are available from stock!

That's why Tohatsu is the best outboard motor.

Tohatsu pays a lot of attention to the appearance of its outboard motors and this is reflected in this model. The appearance is tough and robust. Under the beautifully streamlined hood you will find the trusted Tohatsu technology, developed for years of sailing pleasure with minimal maintenance. The engine is user-friendly in every respect. For example, the oil filter is positioned in such a way that you can easily replace it yourself. The lubrication of your outboard motor is optimal thanks to the generous oil reservoir. By using the proven Tohatsu electronic injection system, your engine starts smoothly and the throttle response is fast. The speed can be smoothly controlled.

WARRANTY & DELIVERY TIME

Your newly purchased Tohatsu outboard motor comes with a 5-year full factory warranty . This gives you solid certainty of carefree sailing. You will receive the warranty certificate and certificate with your purchase. Technical defects that occur within the warranty period and fall under the warranty conditions will be remedied free of charge.

• View here the brochure and the manual

Trade-in is possible