Tohatsu 90 2 stroke or Yamaha 90 2 stroke

[matt h]

which is a better engine, can get new one. last years model tohasu 90 for 4200 and a new yam for £4700 what would you recommend?? how economical are they, ?? or go the TLDI route?

[codprawn]

I would say nothing to choose between them - both very good. There is very little difference in weight either. £500 will buy you over 500L of petrol. As to resale I don't think there will be that much in it as most older 2 strokes won't be on sale any longer.

The tldi system is very similar to the optimax so will be better on fuel but will prob be a lot more expensive?

[Nos4r2]

Does the 90 tohatsu have a stainless impeller like the 50? That'd sell the tohatsu to me over the yam.

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by codprawn

I would say nothing to choose between them - both very good. There is very little difference in weight either. £500 will buy you over 500L of petrol. As to resale I don't think there will be that much in it as most older 2 strokes won't be on sale any longer.

The tldi system is very similar to the optimax so will be better on fuel but will prob be a lot more expensive?

Codprawn - You have always sung the praise of the Tohatsu on this forum. Why is that? I'm not knocking them, just wonder how good they really are? Does anyone here have any experience of BIG hours with a Tohatsu?

[samt]

Tohatsu, on small river cruiser, 2004. 400hrs Plus, (will check logbook). Going Strong! As new! (Fresh water use though!)

Tohatsu are excellent engines, well engineered, reliable, though their not as 'stylish' as other makes, such as merc.

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by samt

Tohatsu, on small river cruiser, 2004. 400hrs Plus, (will check logbook). Going Strong! As new! (Fresh water use though!)

Tohatsu are excellent engines, well engineered, reliable, though their not as 'stylish' as other makes, such as merc.

What size Twatsoo are you running?

[samt]

Forgot... 9.8hp 2 stroke

[Downhilldai]

9.8 - Good horses for Kg there!

[yoyo]

I have owned three Tohatsoooooooos now. 9.8hp 2002 on the kids 3m sib it has been, and still is an excellent motor.

Next a 50hp 2005/6 which has never mised a beat, and the latest is the 70hp after trading in the 50 for which the dealer gave me a very good px price.

The 70 has not been in the drink yet and I only bought it coz the first two have been so good.

Be quick coz the prices have been rising over the last few weeks bcoz of the carbed model ban on 2 strokes at the end of the year!

[codprawn]

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Codprawn - You have always sung the praise of the Tohatsu on this forum. Why is that? I'm not knocking them, just wonder how good they really are? Does anyone here have any experience of BIG hours with a Tohatsu?

I know a few people who run them on Zapcats and they seem very bullet proof even when racing. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one if I was in the market for that sized motor.

Oh and I also pay a lot of attention to what people on here have said abhout them in the past - see I DO listen.....