2018 Tohatsu 20 Hp MFS20ES Outboard Motor

The 2018 Tohatsu MFS20ES is the short-shaft version of the manual-start, EFI 20 hp line, built with a 15-inch shaft, tiller steering, and rope starting eased by a decompression device. Like its long-shaft sibling, it carries no alternator since there's no electric starter for one to support, which keeps the motor's wiring about as simple as a modern EFI engine gets. Short shaft, manual start Choose the 15-inch shaft only if your transom height calls for it; shaft length should follow the boat, not your preference for manual or electric start. This EFI engine's full-throttle range covers 5,000 to 6,000 rpm. Fuel and equipment Expect roughly 3 gallons of capacity, near 12 liters, from the tank that ships with this motor, piped through its own hose rather than borrowed from another model. An aluminum propeller is included, the manual and tool kit ship apart from the tank, and the engine is cleared for saltwater use without any extra prep. Q: Can I add a battery charging option later? The listing doesn't include an alternator for this version; confirm with us before assuming one can be retrofitted. Tohatsu backs the MFS20ES with a 5-year warranty. Rope starting means less to go wrong electrically, so most of the long-term upkeep here comes down to fuel quality, plug condition, and keeping the cooling passages clear. Specifications MODEL MFS20ES MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU MFS20ES-18 WEIGHT 95.0000 MANUFACTURER Tohatsu COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 20hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY EFI FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 333 cc (20.32 cu. in.) BORE AND STROKE 61 57 mm (2.4 x 2.24 in.) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM No INDUCTION SCAVENGING No VALVES PER CYLINDER No FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3 gal. (12 liter) Separate Tank OIL TYPE Tohatsu 4 Stroke Outboard Motor Oil OIL CAPACITY No LUBRICATION No ALTERNATOR None COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED Yes GEAR RATIO 2.15 GEAR SHIFT F-N-R PROPELLER 3 blade aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No