Posted: 10/05/2025
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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging

By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Posted by Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
The Tohatsu 25 HP EFI outboard motor, Model #MFS25DEFL with the 20 inch long shaft, offers the lightest weight in its class, improved reliability, and the proven performance to drive a wide variety of boat types: Inflatable, RIB, Aluminum, FRP and/or Pontoon. With a redesigned tiller handle that includes a stop switch, a four-step variable idle control button from 750 to 1050 RPM and many more optional features, the Tohatsu 25HP MFS25DEFL puts power and versatility right at your fingertips. Standard features include a best-in-class 17.5 amp high-output charging system, auxiliary water intake port, newly designed gear case and a 5-year factory warranty.
FEATURES
Lightest EFI Outboard in 25 hp 4-stroke Class
Sleek, Compact, Lightweight Design
Saltwater Rated
Fresh Water Flushing Port
Multi-Layer Corrosion Protection
Over Heat Warning System
Over-Rev Limiter Protection
Steering Friction Tension Control
Integrated Carrying Handle
3-Star Ultra-Low Emission Rating
Up to 14% more fuel efficient over some competitor's 4-strokes
Decompression Device for Easy Starting
Advanced Digital CD Ignition System
Low Oil Pressure Warning System
ESG Over Rev RPM Limiter
High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
Zinc Coated Water Passages
Easy to Replace Canister Style Oil Filter
Sacrificial Zinc Anodes + Trim Tab
Forward-Mounted Gear Shift Lever
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Adjustable Steering Friction Setting
Tuned Intake for Crisp Acceleration
Electronic Fuel Injection
Start-In-Gear Protection
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
Advanced Cross Flow Induction System
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-the-Propeller Exhaust
6 Gallon Fuel Tank / Fuel Line
Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
|
MODEL |
MFS25DEFL |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
|
SKU |
MFS25DEFL-24 |
|
WEIGHT |
137.0 lb |
|
MANUFACTURER |
Tohatsu |
|
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
|
HORSEPOWER |
25hp |
|
SHAFT LENGTH |
20" (Long) |
|
STEERING |
Tiller |
|
STARTING |
Electric and Rope |
|
TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
|
FUEL DELIVERY |
EFI |
|
FUEL TANK |
External |
|
CYLINDER(S) |
3 |
|
DISPLACEMENT |
500 cc (30.5 cu. in.) |
|
BORE AND STROKE |
61 x 57 mm (2.4 x 2.25 in.) |
|
FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
5,000-6,000 RPM |
|
FUEL TYPE |
Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane) |
|
FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
6 gal. (25 liter) Separate Tank and Fuel Line Assembly |
|
OIL TYPE |
Tohatsu 4 Stroke Outboard Motor Oil |
|
ALTERNATOR |
12V 210W 17.5A |
|
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
|
SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
|
GEAR RATIO |
2.17 |
|
GEAR SHIFT |
F-N-R |
|
PROPELLER |
3 x 10 x 11p |
|
INTERNAL BATTERY |
No |

