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
2024 Tohatsu 2.5 Hp Mfs2.5cs Outboard Motor
The 2.5hp Tohatsu outboard motor is an excellent choice for square back canoes, small tenders and inflatables, and other small craft. The new 2.5hp 4-stroke outboard includes the newly designed top and bottom cowls, 3-way storage positions without worrying about oil spill, the newly designed front and back carrying handles for easier transportation, ultra-low emission, and EPA and CARB 3-Star rating approved.
FEATURES
Tohatsu 2.5 hp 4-Stroke Benefits
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Newly designed top and bottom cowls based on Tohatsu Design Philosophy for Marine Products
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3-way storage positions without worrying about oil spill
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Newly designed front and back carrying handles for easier transportation
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Water cooled and thermostatically controlled cooling system for consistent engine temperature
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Digital CD ignition system for easier starting, quicker throttle response and smoother trolling
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Forward-neutral shifting with 360° steering
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Easy to check oil level gauge indicator located on the engine’s side
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Light and compact
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Ultra-low emission, EPA and CARB 3-Star rating approved
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5 Year limited warranty
SPECS
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MODEL
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MFS2.5CS
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MODEL YEAR
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2024
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SKU
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MFS2.5CS
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WEIGHT
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41.0 lb
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MANUFACTURER
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Tohatsu
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COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE
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Japan
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HORSEPOWER
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2.5hp
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SHAFT LENGTH
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15″ (Short)
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STEERING
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Tiller
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STARTING
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Manual
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TRIM & TILT
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Manual
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FUEL DELIVERY
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Carburetor
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FUEL TANK
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Internal
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CYLINDER(S)
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1
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DISPLACEMENT
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85.5 cc (5.22 cubic inches)
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BORE AND STROKE
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55 x 36 mm (2.17 x 1.42 inches)
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FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE
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4,500-5,500 RPM
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IGNITION SYSTEM
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Digital CD Ignition
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INDUCTION SCAVENGING
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OHV
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VALVES PER CYLINDER
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2
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FUEL TYPE
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Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane)
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FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE
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.26 US Gallon (1.0 Liter) Integral Fuel Tank
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OIL TYPE
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SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ)
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OIL CAPACITY
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10 fl. oz. (300 ml)
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LUBRICATION
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Wet Sump
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ALTERNATOR
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Not available on 2.5hp models (4hp & up only)
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COOLING SYSTEM
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Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled
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SALTWATER RATED
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Yes
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GEAR RATIO
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2.15:1
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GEAR SHIFT
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Forward-Neutral w/ 360° Steering for Reverse
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PROPELLER
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7.4″ Dia. X 7.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Composite
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