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 in-line 4 cylinder 150hp 4-stroke outboard is both sleek and powerful. The Variable Valve Timing and Lift Control system provides power where and when you need it, giving you excellent low end torque and top end speed. The result is a superior combination of power, torque and fuel efficiency.
Key Features
Built-in freshwater flushing system for easy routine flushing
High output alternator produces 30 amps of power at 1,000 rpms and 40 amps at 2,000+ rpms
In-line 4 cylinder for excellent performance and sleek design
Double sealed multi-layered paint process to help protect against corrosion
Ultra-low 3 star CARB emission approved
Engine Type: Tohatsu BFT150DXCRA Four Stroke
Horsepower: 150hp
Cylinders: 4 cyl
Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
Steering: Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric
Weight: 485 lbs
Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 2354cc
Induction System: EFI
Warranty: Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
