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.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Need lightweight portable power? The powerful 3.5hp Tohatsu outboard motor includes all 2.5hp features plus enhanced features such as a larger carburetor for increased performance. The new 3.5 hp 4-stroke outboard includes the newly designed top and bottom cowls based on Tohatsu Design Philosophy for Marine Products, 3-way storage positions without worrying about oil spill, the newly designed front and back carrying handles for easier transportation, and ultra-low emission, EPA and CARB 3-Star rating approved. The 3.5 hp is lightweight and has a four point vibration absorption system to minimize vibration along with sensational fuel economy. Tohatsu's 3.5hp outboard engine Model MFS3.5CS has a 15 inch shaft and is an excellent choice for larger canoes, small tenders and inflatables, as well as long shaft applications such as mini-pontoons and small sailboats. The award winning 3.5 HP Tohatsu outboard weighs just 41 lbs and offers exceptional fuel economy. Check out the long list of included features and discover why this popular portable is making big waves.
FEATURES
Newest "C" model with enhanced features
Lightweight and Compact Design
Digital CD Ignition System
High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
Zinc Coated Water Passages
Saltwater Rated
Sacrificial Zinc Anodes
Forward-Neutral Gear Shift
360° Steering w/ Tension Feature
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Convenient Carrying Handle
Adjustable Steering Friction Setting
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
Visual Oil Level Indicator
Adjustable Trim Level (4 positions)
Quiet Below-The-Water Exhaust
1.0 Liter (.26 Gallon) Integral Fuel Tank
Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
MODEL |
MFS3.5CS |
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MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
SKU |
MFS3.5CS-24 |
WEIGHT |
41.0 lb |
MANUFACTURER |
Tohatsu |
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
HORSEPOWER |
3.5hp |
SHAFT LENGTH |
15" (Short) |
STEERING |
Tiller |
STARTING |
Manual |
TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
FUEL DELIVERY |
Carburetor |
FUEL TANK |
Internal |
CYLINDER(S) |
1 |
DISPLACEMENT |
85.5 cc (5.22 cubic inches) |
BORE AND STROKE |
55 x 36 mm (2.17 x 1.42 inches) |
FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
5,000-6,000 RPM |
IGNITION SYSTEM |
Digital CD Ignition |
INDUCTION SCAVENGING |
OHV |
VALVES PER CYLINDER |
2 |
FUEL TYPE |
Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) |
FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
.26 US Gallon (1.0 Liter) Integral Fuel Tank |
OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) |
OIL CAPACITY |
10 fl. oz. (300 ml) |
LUBRICATION |
Wet Sump |
ALTERNATOR |
Not available on 3.5hp models (4hp & up only) |
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
GEAR RATIO |
2.15:1 |
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral w/ 360° Steering for Reverse |
PROPELLER |
7.4" Dia. X 7.0" Pitch 3-Blade Composite |