Tohatsu 15 HP MFS15EEFS Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale new in the box and ready to ship. It is a 15 horsepower Tohatsu four stroke outboard with a 15 inch shaft, tiller steering and electric start with manual back up.

We sell new Tohatsu outboards to boat owners, fishing guides, sailing schools, resorts and dealers, and we ship worldwide. Tell us where you are and we send a delivery quote before you pay for anything. The Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale is covered here too.

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 MFS15EEFS 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 MFS15E page.

What the Model Code on the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale Means

Tohatsu codes are easy once someone explains them. MFS means a Tohatsu four stroke and 15 is the horsepower. The E after the horsepower marks the model series. EF means electric start, with the recoil starter kept as a back up. The S at the end means a short 15 inch shaft.

Light, Strong and Fuel Injected: the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale

The MFS15E uses Tohatsu’s 333 cc two cylinder with electronic fuel injection. EFI means easy starting hot or cold, smooth running and no carburettor to clean after the motor sits.

It weighs about 43 kg in base form, which Tohatsu says makes it the lightest motor in its class. That is light enough to move by hand and keeps the stern of a small boat from sitting low. It is worth remembering when you run the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale.

Boating Magazine named the Tohatsu 15 a top choice in its class, and it is one of the most popular portables we sell.

Boats That Suit the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale

Aluminium boats

12 to 16 foot jon boats and V hulls.

Inflatables and RIBs

Up to about 4.2 m.

Skiffs and small fishing boats

Lakes, rivers and bays.

Sailboats

Strong auxiliary power.

How the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale Runs

The Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale is quick to start and pulls cleanly. A 12 to 14 foot aluminium boat with two people gets on the plane without fuss.

Fuel injection keeps the idle steady, so slow speed work and trolling are easy. That is a big part of why people choose the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale.

About Tohatsu Outboards

Tohatsu is a Japanese company that has specialised in outboards for decades. It is especially strong in portables and mid range motors, and its engines have powered boats under other badges too. For an owner, that means proven designs, wide parts support and a motor that is easy to service almost anywhere.

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 MFS15EEFS for sale comes with a 15 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. Owners of the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale tell us the same thing.

Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale or the 20 HP?

The MFS20E uses the same engine and weight with more power.

The Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale is the right pick when your boat is rated for 15 HP or you want a little better economy.

Who Buys the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale From Us

Most buyers are private owners with a tender, a small aluminium boat or a sailboat. After them come fishing guides, rental and sailing clubs, resorts and boat dealers. What they want is simple: a new motor, the right shaft length, proper paperwork and a fair delivered price.

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 15 HP motor behaves with your load on board. It is one of the reasons we keep the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale in stock.

Battery and Wiring for Electric Start

Electric start models need a 12 volt marine starting battery. Use a battery box with a strap, keep it low in the boat and away from the fuel tank, and run the cables so they cannot chafe on the transom. Tighten the terminals and smear them with a little grease to stop corrosion.

The charging coil on the motor puts a small charge back while you run, enough to keep a healthy battery topped up on most trips. If the boat sits for weeks, put the battery on a smart charger at home. The recoil starter stays on the motor as a back up, which is a nice thing to have on a cold morning. You get all of that with the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale.

Steering and Throttle Feel

The twist grip throttle and tiller arm give you direct control. Set the steering friction so the motor stays put when you take your hand off, but still turns without effort.

Remember that an outboard steers by pushing the stern sideways, so the back of the boat swings out when you turn. In a marina, slow down early and use a short burst of reverse to stop. Practise this a few times in open water and the next tight berth will not feel so bad. Ask us if you want photos of the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale before it ships.

Living With the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS 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 MFS15EEFS 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 MFS15EEFS 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. We are happy to answer questions about the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale by email or chat.

Why the Anodes Matter

The small metal blocks on the gearcase and bracket are sacrificial anodes. In salt or brackish water they corrode instead of the aluminium housing. That is their whole job.

A quick look each time you flush the motor tells you how they are doing. Swap them when they are worn to about half their size, and keep the contact surfaces clean and bare. A set of anodes costs little next to a pitted gearcase, so keep a spare set with your tools. The Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale handles this well.

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. This is where the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale earns its keep.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

EFI and a big displacement for the power make the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale economical at cruise.

Tohatsu parts are cheap and easy to find, and most servicing is simple enough to do yourself. That keeps the cost of owning the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale low.

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. Plenty of buyers message us before ordering the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale, and we like that.

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.

Getting the Prop Right

With the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale you want to reach 5,400 to 6,100 rpm at full throttle with a normal load. Too many revs means the pitch is too low, too few means it is too high. Tohatsu’s range for this motor is 6 to 11.5 inch pitch. Heavy boats and sailboats often need a lower pitch than light inflatables.

Salt Water Care

Flush the motor with fresh water after every salt trip, using the flush port or a flushing muff. Rinse the outside and wipe the cowl. Spray a corrosion inhibitor under the cowl now and then. If you leave the motor on a tender, tilt it up so the lower unit is out of the water. Keep that in mind with the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale.

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.

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. That applies to the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale as much as any motor.

Moving It Around

Small Tohatsu motors are light enough for one person to lift, but treat them with a bit of care. Keep the motor upright as much as you can, and when you need to lay it down in the car, use the side shown in the manual so the oil stays where it belongs.

A blanket in the boot stops the cowl getting marked. On a trailer, support the motor or tilt it up and secure it so it does not bounce on rough roads. A cheap wooden stand in the garage makes storage and maintenance much easier. Many repeat customers come back for a second Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not start. Check the kill switch clip, the choke, the fuel tap and the tank vent.

Starts then stops. Usually old fuel or a blocked vent. The Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale is covered here too.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet. If still weak, have the impeller checked.

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

Oil warning. Stop and check the oil level straight away.

What to Carry in the Boat

A few spares cover most things that stop a small outboard on the water. A spare plug, a spare kill cord and a basic tool roll are the essentials. Add a spare propeller pin or prop hardware, a small roll of tape and some cable ties.

A second kill cord is the one people wish they had most. If the first one goes over the side with a person or gets lost, the motor will not start without it. Paddles or oars are worth carrying too, even on a short trip.

Carry These on Board

Life jackets, oars, a spare kill clip, a plug spanner and spare plug, basic tools, a bailer and a phone in a dry bag. Small boats can get caught out by wind and tide, so plan for the motor stopping, even though it probably will not.

Kicker and Trolling Use

Many anglers run a small motor as a kicker on a bigger boat. It trolls slower and quieter than the main engine and saves fuel and hours on the big motor. A kicker also gets you home if the main engine fails. Link it to the main steering with a kicker bracket for easy control.

Matching the Motor to the Boat

The capacity plate tells you the limit. Within that limit, think about load, distance and water conditions. More power helps with heavy loads and wind. Less power saves weight and fuel. Ask us if you want a second opinion on the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale.

Coming From an Old Two Stroke

A four stroke is quieter, cleaner and uses far less fuel than an old two stroke. There is no oil to mix and no smoke. It is a little heavier, so check how the boat sits. Most owners never look back.

New Versus Second Hand

A used outboard can look like a bargain, but you rarely know its history. Was it flushed after salt water? Was the gear oil ever changed? Has it been dropped or run without water? Those things do not show on the outside.

A new motor comes with a clean history, fresh seals, a factory warranty and a full manual. You run it in yourself, so you know it was done properly. For many buyers that peace of mind is worth the difference in price.

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.

The First Year

Year one is simple: gentle break-in, first service on time, flush after salt, fresh fuel and a proper lay up at the end. Do that and the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale will give you many trouble free seasons.

Shipping and Delivery

The Tohatsu MFS15EEFS 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 MFS15EEFS 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.

Serial Number and Registration

Write down the serial number from the bracket label as soon as the motor arrives, and take a photo of it. Keep it with your receipt. You will need it for warranty claims, for ordering the right parts and for insurance.

Some countries need outboards registered or recorded with the boat. Rules differ a lot, so check what applies where you use the boat. A motor lock on the clamp screws is a good idea too, because small outboards are easy to carry away.

In the Box

You get the complete Tohatsu MFS15EEFS 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.

Before You Order the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale

• Measure your transom to confirm the 15 inch shaft is right.
• Check the boat’s maximum horsepower and weight.
• Decide between manual and electric start.
• Plan your fuel tank and battery if needed.
• Tell us your country for a delivery quote.

Questions now save trouble later, so ask anything.

Buying the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is on this page. Before we ship, we give you a delivery quote for your country so you know the full cost. When you order, we confirm the model and shaft length with you. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, learn more about us page, or go straight to the contact page.

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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 MFS15EEFS for sale

Is the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale new?

Yes. New in the box, with Tohatsu paperwork.

What shaft length is it?

15 inch (S).

How heavy is the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale?

About 43 kg (95 lb) for the base model.

What engine does it have?

4-stroke, 2 cylinder, electronic fuel injection, 333 cc (20.32 cu in).

How does it start?

Electric start with manual back up.

What fuel tank does it use?

12 L (3.1 US gal) separate tank.

Do you ship the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS 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 15 HP four stroke that starts easily and lasts, the Tohatsu MFS15EEFS for sale is a great choice. Order today, or message us first and we will help you make sure it is the right fit.