Tohatsu 6 HP MFS6DWSPROUL SAIL PRO Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale new in the box and ready to ship. It is a 6 horsepower Tohatsu four stroke outboard with a 25 inch shaft, tiller steering and manual recoil start, in Sail Pro trim for sailboats.

This is a new motor in the factory box, sold by us and shipped to your country. You get a written delivery quote first, so the full cost is clear from the start. The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale handles this well.

Everything is on this page: specifications, the model code, boats it suits, riding impressions, maintenance, delivery and an FAQ. Jump to what you need.

Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale: Specifications

Specs can change slightly between production runs, so the paperwork in the box is the final word. Tohatsu lists the current figures on its Tohatsu MFS6D page.

What the Model Code on the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale Means

Tohatsu codes are easy once someone explains them. MFS means a Tohatsu four stroke and 6 is the horsepower. The D after the horsepower marks the model series. PRO marks the Sail Pro version for sailboats. UL at the end means an ultra long 25 inch shaft.

The Most Popular Tohatsu Portable: the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale

The MFS6D is the strongest of Tohatsu’s single cylinder motors. Its 123 cc four stroke revs to 6,000 rpm and makes 6 horsepower, while the motor still weighs only about 25 kg.

It has forward, neutral and reverse, a front mounted shift lever, a three way carry handle and a lay down design for transport. Some versions have a built in tank with a connector for an external tank, others run from a separate 12 litre tank. This is where the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale earns its keep.

Six horsepower is a sweet spot. It is enough to plane a light inflatable with one person and push a small boat at a good pace, yet the motor is still easy to carry.

The Sail Pro Version of the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale

Sail Pro motors are set up for sailboats. They come with a high thrust propeller that bites hard at low speed, which is what a heavy keelboat needs when motoring into wind or manoeuvring in a marina. The longer shaft keeps the prop in the water when the stern lifts in a swell, and a charging coil helps keep the boat’s battery topped up while you motor.

Boats That Suit the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale

Inflatables and RIBs

Up to about 3.5 m.

Aluminium boats

Small jon boats and car toppers.

Sailboats

A popular auxiliary for small keelboats.

Kicker and trolling motor

Slow, quiet fishing.

How the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale Runs

The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale feels strong for a single. It pulls a loaded tender out of the hole and holds speed against wind and tide.

It is smooth at idle and easy to steer with the tiller. Plenty of buyers message us before ordering the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale, and we like that.

Why Tohatsu

Tohatsu has built outboards in Japan since 1956 and is one of the biggest makers of small and mid size outboards in the world. Several other brands have sold Tohatsu built motors under their own name over the years. That tells you something about the engineering. Parts are easy to get in most countries and mechanics know these motors well.

Getting the Shaft Length Right

This is the most important measurement. Measure the transom height at the centre. Around 15 inches suits a short shaft, around 20 a long shaft and around 25 an ultra long shaft. Too short and the prop sucks air. Too long and you get drag and spray. The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale comes with a 25 inch shaft. If you are unsure, send us a photo and the measurement.

Fitting It to Your Boat

Place the motor in the middle of the transom, tighten both clamp screws and recheck them after a short run. Adjust the trim rod so the motor is vertical when the boat is under way. If you can, use a safety lanyard or chain between the motor and a strong point on the boat. It is cheap insurance. Keep that in mind with the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale or the 8 HP?

The MFS8B is a twin cylinder with more power and a smoother feel, but it weighs around 15 kg more.

The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale is the strongest motor you can still carry easily. For most tenders it is the best balance.

The People Who Order This Motor

We ship the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale to weekend boaters, yacht owners who need a tender motor, anglers who want a kicker and small businesses running boats every day. Some order one motor, some order several. We treat every order the same way: confirm the model, quote delivery and keep you updated.

The First Trip

On the first outing keep it simple. Check the oil level before you clamp the motor on, tighten the clamp screws properly, and tie a light safety line from the motor bracket to the boat. People do drop outboards over the side, usually on the day they skip that line.

Run at varied low and mid throttle for the first stretch, as the break in notes say. Watch the tell tale, listen for anything that sounds odd, and get used to how the boat turns. By the end of the afternoon you will know how the 6 HP motor behaves with your load on board. That applies to the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale as much as any motor.

Starting by Hand

Manual start keeps the motor lighter and simpler, with no battery to carry. The trick is technique, not strength. Put the gear lever in neutral, set the throttle grip to the start mark, choke on if the engine is cold, then pull the cord slowly until you feel it catch and give one smooth, firm pull.

Once it fires, ease the choke back in as it warms. A healthy Tohatsu usually starts in one or two pulls. If it takes many more, check the fuel vent, the primer bulb and the kill cord clip before anything else. Many repeat customers come back for a second Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

Handling the Tiller

Tiller steering puts you right next to the engine, with the throttle in your hand. There is an adjustment for steering friction near the swivel bracket. Tighten it a little so the motor holds its line when you let go to grab a rope, and loosen it for easier turning in tight spots.

Sit so you can reach the tiller with a relaxed arm. When docking, use short bursts of forward and reverse rather than steady throttle. Small motors respond quickly, and once you learn that, coming alongside gets much easier. The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale is covered here too.

Living With the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale

Owning a Tohatsu portable is easy. Clamp it on, check the oil, connect the fuel, start and go. After the trip, flush it with fresh water, let it drain upright and store it the right way up. There is no oil to mix and no smoke. It just works.

The First Ten Hours

New engines like variety. Keep the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale below half throttle for the first hour and keep changing speed. After that, use more throttle in short bursts. Change the engine oil and gear oil at the first service the manual lists. It sets the motor up for a long life.

Maintenance on the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale

• Flush with fresh water after every trip in salt or dirty water.
• Check the engine oil level before each trip.
• Change the engine oil at the hours in the manual, or once a season.
• Change the gear oil every season and look for milky oil.
• Replace the water pump impeller every two to three seasons.
• Check the spark plug and the fuel filter.
• Grease the swivel, clamp screws and tilt points.

Most owners do these jobs themselves. They are simple and need only basic tools.

Keeping the Cooling System Healthy

The tell tale stream is your early warning. If it slows down or stops, the usual causes are a blocked tell tale hole, weed on the water intake, or a worn impeller.

Clear the tell tale with a bit of wire first. If the stream stays weak, the impeller is the next suspect. Plan to change it every two to three years anyway, and carry a spare on long trips. Never run the motor out of the water without a flushing attachment and the water turned on. It is worth remembering when you run the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

Anodes and Corrosion

Outboards used in salt water slowly lose metal through galvanic corrosion. The anodes on the motor are there to take that damage first. They are small blocks of zinc or aluminium alloy, and they are meant to wear away.

Check them every couple of months in salt water. When one is about half gone, replace it. Never paint an anode, because paint stops it working. If the anodes still look new after a full season in salt water, they may not have a good electrical contact, so clean the mounting points. That is a big part of why people choose the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

Changing the Gear Oil

The gearcase oil is easy to forget because you never see it. Change it once a season. Take out the lower drain screw, then the upper vent screw, and let the old oil run into a tray.

Look at what comes out. Clean dark oil is normal. Milky oil means water is getting in past a seal, and that should be fixed before it rusts the gears. Refill from the bottom hole with marine gear oil until it comes out of the top, fit the vent screw, then the drain screw. New sealing washers each time are a good habit. Owners of the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale tell us the same thing.

What It Costs to Run

Economical and simple. The 123 cc engine uses little fuel at part throttle, and a separate tank gives you long range.

Beyond fuel, the costs are oil, a few service parts each season and an impeller every couple of years. For a four stroke motor, that is about as cheap as boating gets. It is one of the reasons we keep the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale in stock.

Fuel Quality Matters

Small motors are sensitive to old fuel. Use fresh petrol, keep the tank cap closed and add a fuel stabiliser if the motor will sit for more than a few weeks. If your fuel contains ethanol, do not leave it in the motor over winter. Most hard starting on small outboards comes back to stale fuel.

Running Costs

Small four strokes are cheap to run. They burn far less fuel than an old two stroke of the same size, and there is no two stroke oil to buy. A day of fishing or exploring often uses only a few litres. You get all of that with the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

The other costs are small too: engine oil once a season, gear oil, a spark plug now and then, and an impeller every few years. Most of that you can do yourself. Over a few seasons the fuel savings alone go a long way toward the price of the motor.

Choosing a Propeller

The right prop lets the motor reach its full throttle range of 5,000 to 6,000 rpm with your normal load. If it over revs, go up in pitch. If it cannot reach the range, come down. Tohatsu lists a 6 to 9 inch pitch for this motor. Tell us your boat and load and we will suggest a starting point. Ask us if you want photos of the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale before it ships.

Looking After It in Salt Water

Salt is the main enemy of any outboard. A fresh water flush after every trip, a rinse of the outside and an occasional spray of corrosion inhibitor go a long way. Check the anode and replace it when it is half gone.

Storage and Transport

Store the motor upright on a stand when you can. If you must lay it down, follow the manual and lay it on the correct side so oil does not run into the cylinder. For long storage, drain or stabilise the fuel, change the oil, grease the fittings and keep it somewhere dry. We are happy to answer questions about the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale by email or chat.

Carrying and Car Transport

Carry the motor upright using the handle, and get help with heavier motors. In a car, secure it upright in a stand or lay it on the side the manual allows, with a towel underneath. Close the fuel vent and the fuel tap before moving it.

Carrying and Laying Down the Motor

Four strokes have an oil sump, so they care which way you lay them down. Tohatsu marks the correct side on the motor and in the manual. Lay it the wrong way and oil can run into places it should not go, which leads to smoke and hard starting later. The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale handles this well.

Drain the carburettor or run it dry if you will store it on its side for a while. Carry it upright by the handle when you can, and use a padded bracket or stand at home. A motor stand is cheap and saves the cowling from scratches.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not start. Check the kill switch clip, the choke, the fuel tap and the tank vent. This is where the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale earns its keep.

Starts then stops. Usually old fuel or a blocked vent.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet. If still weak, have the impeller checked. Plenty of buyers message us before ordering the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale, and we like that.

Loss of power. Check the prop for damage or weed, and the fuel filter.

Oil warning. Stop and check the oil level straight away. Keep that in mind with the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

A Small Spares Kit

You do not need a workshop on board. A small waterproof bag with the right bits will get you home from most minor problems:

• A spare spark plug and a plug spanner.
• A spare shear pin or prop parts and a split pin.
• A spare kill cord.
• A short length of fuel line and a couple of clips.
• Pliers, a screwdriver and some tape.
• A spare starter cord if the motor is pull start.

Keep the owner’s manual in a zip bag with the kit. It has the torque figures and the fuse and plug details you might need. That applies to the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale as much as any motor.

Safety Gear Worth Carrying

Attach the kill switch lanyard every time. Carry oars or a paddle, a spare kill clip, a spare plug and plug spanner, a shear pin or spare prop if your motor uses one, a bailer, a torch and a way to call for help. Life jackets for everyone on board.

Using It as a Tender Motor

Light Tohatsu motors are a favourite on yacht tenders. When you lift the motor between the yacht and the tender, use a line and a small hoist or a halyard, and always tie the motor to the boat first. Many owners store the motor on a rail bracket on the yacht. Many repeat customers come back for a second Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale.

As a Kicker Motor

A small four stroke kicker is great for trolling, quiet slow fishing and as a back up. Mount it on a kicker bracket beside the main engine, and use a link arm to steer it from the helm if you troll a lot.

Is 6 HP Right for Your Boat?

Check the capacity plate on your boat for the maximum horsepower and weight. Light inflatables and canoes need very little, while heavier aluminium boats and sailboats need more. Do not go over the plate. If you send us the boat details, we will tell you honestly whether the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale is a good match.

Two Stroke to Four Stroke

If you are replacing an old two stroke, expect less noise, no smoke, no oil mixing and lower fuel bills. Servicing changes to oil changes like a car engine. The trade is a bit more weight, which most boats handle easily.

Why Buy New

Second hand motors turn up all the time, often with stories attached. Some are fine. Others have hidden corrosion, a tired water pump or water in the gearcase that will cost money soon after you buy.

With a new motor there is nothing hidden. You get the warranty, the paperwork and a motor that has never been abused. You also choose the shaft length and start type you actually need, instead of making do with whatever is for sale locally.

Mistakes We See Buyers Make

Buying the wrong shaft length is the big one. Next is leaving old fuel in the motor over winter. Then storing a four stroke on the wrong side and getting oil into the cylinder. And finally forgetting to tighten the clamp screws. All easy to avoid.

What a Typical First Season Looks Like

Follow the break-in for the first few outings, then get the first service done. After that it is just using the motor, flushing it and keeping the fuel fresh. At the end of the season, service it and store it properly.

Shipping and Delivery

The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale ships in its factory box. We book freight to your door or nearest depot, and you get a written quote before paying for shipping. Once it leaves us you get tracking and the export papers your customs office may ask for. If you use your own forwarder, we can hand it to them.

Warranty Notes

The Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale comes with Tohatsu factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your country and on private or commercial use, so ask us what applies where you are. Keep receipts and a service log.

Keep a Record of the Motor

Note the model code and serial number on the day the motor arrives and store them somewhere safe. A photo of the label on your phone is fine. Parts suppliers ask for the serial to match the right components.

A simple log of hours, oil changes and services helps too. It makes warranty questions easier and adds value if you ever sell. A clamp lock is cheap insurance against theft from a dinghy or a shed.

In the Box

You get the complete Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL motor, the manual, warranty papers and the standard factory fittings. Anything else, such as a spare prop, a stand or a bigger tank, can be added to the same shipment.

A Short Checklist Before Buying

• Transom measured and matched to the 25 inch shaft.
• Capacity plate checked.
• Starting type decided.
• Fuel and battery plan made.
• Delivery address sent to us.

Send us that and we will come back with a full price to your door.

Ordering Is Simple

Add the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale to your cart or message us. We confirm the model, shaft and starting type, then send a delivery quote. Once you approve it, we ship. Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions first, and look at the reviews page to hear from other buyers. The about us page tells you who we are, and the contact page reaches a real person.

Other Tohatsu Outboards to Compare

• All 6 HP Tohatsu outboards
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• Tohatsu MFS6DWS
• Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROL
• All Tohatsu outboards
• Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has more on looking after outboards, and you can browse the full Tohatsu outboard range on the maker’s own site.

FAQ: Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale

Is the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale new?

Yes. New in the box, with Tohatsu paperwork.

What shaft length is it?

25 inch (UL).

How heavy is the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale?

About 25 kg (55 lb).

What engine does it have?

4-stroke, 1 cylinder, 123 cc (7.5 cu in).

How does it start?

Manual recoil start.

What fuel tank does it use?

Separate 12 L (3.1 US gal) tank or built in tank, confirmed at order.

Do you ship the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale worldwide?

Yes. Send us your location and we will quote delivery.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes, Tohatsu factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your country.

Final Word

If you want a light, reliable 6 HP four stroke that starts easily and lasts, the Tohatsu MFS6DWSPROUL for sale is a great choice. Order today, or message us first and we will help you make sure it is the right fit.