Tohatsu 15HP | MFS15EL

The Tohatsu MFS15EL is a tiller-steered 15 hp four-stroke with manual rope start and a 20-inch shaft, built for boats where the operator sits at the transom rather than a remote helm. At 97 lbs it stays light enough for one person to mount or remove without a hoist. Shaft length and steering Match the 20-inch shaft to the boat's transom height before ordering; a shaft that runs too long or too short changes how deep the propeller sits and affects handling. Tiller steering keeps throttle, shift, and steering all at the motor rather than a console, which simplifies rigging on a small boat and leaves nothing to wire through the hull. What comes with it Propeller External fuel tank (3.1 gallons) Fuel line hose Service tool kit and parts Stop-switch lanyard Owner's manual Having the tank and hose in the box means this motor is set to run once fuel is added, unlike the console-steer versions in the lineup that leave the tank and line as separate purchases. A 333cc two-cylinder EFI block supplies the power, topping out somewhere between 5,400 and 6,100 rpm at full throttle. Q: Can I start it without pulling a cord? No, the MFS15EL is manual-start only; there is no battery or electric starter to maintain between trips. Q: Is there a warranty? Yes, Tohatsu covers it for 5 years.