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
Tohatsu is determined to provide an engine to back you up on all your activities. Armed to deliver a powerful ride, the 60hp EFI four stroke not only offers accelerating speed while using less fuel, but provides the lightest weight in its class to muscle your boat applications without sacrificing performance. Equipped with standard features such as variable idle speed allowing you to change the idle speed from 650 to 950 rpm’s, a low gear ratio giving you the increased low end torque your boat needs, a freshwater flushing system designed to make routine flushing easier, and a high output 21 amp alternator, the MFS60 provides the industry leading features you expect from Tohatsu.
Key Features
Built-in freshwater flushing system for easy routine flushing
Sleek design with monochrome tilt handle
SOHC with unique 9-Valve Design
Outstanding fuel economy
Lightest weight in its class, starting at just 213 lbs.
Ultra-low 3 star CARB emission approved
Engine Type: Tohatsu MFS60AETUL Four Stroke
Horsepower: 60hp
Cylinders: 3 cyl
Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
Steering: Tiller or Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric
Weight: 221 lbs
Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 866cc
Induction System: EFI
Warranty: Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
