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
The all new Beluga White 6hp Tohatsu outboard motor is the largest single-cylinder model available. Tohatsu 6 HP model MFS6DWDL comes equipped with the 20 inch long shaft and internal tank, and 3 gallon external tank with fuel line assembly. The new MFS6DWDL also comes equipped with the newly designed top and bottom cowls based on Tohatsu Design Philosophy for Marine Products, 3-way storage positions without worrying about oil spill, ultra-low emission, EPA and CARB 3-Star rating approved, and the newly designed Tohatsu unique front and back carrying handles for easier transportation. If you're in search of lightweight portable power, the 6hp Tohatsu outboard is an excellent choice for a variety of small craft as well auxiliary power for sailboats and trolling/kicker power for larger fishing boats. Whether you're cruising the harbor, fishing inland waterways, or exploring the great outdoors the lightweight Tohatsu 6hp outboard engine offers boaters reliable portable power at a price you can afford.
FEATURES
Newly redesigned "D" Model
Advanced Digital CD Ignition System
Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
ESG Over Rev RPM Limiter
High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
Zinc Coated Water Passages
Saltwater Rated
Sacrificial Zinc Anodes
Adjustable Steering Friction Setting
Forward Mounted Gear Shift Selector
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Integrated Carrying Handle
Start-In-Gear Protection
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
Advanced Cross Flow Induction System
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-The-Propeller Exhaust
1.15 Liter (.3 Gallon) Integral Fuel Tank
3 Gallon External Fuel Tank with Fuel Line Assembly
Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
External Fuel Tank Connector
Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
MODEL |
MFS6DWDL |
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MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
SKU |
MFS6DWDL-24 |
WEIGHT |
60.0 lb |
MANUFACTURER |
Tohatsu |
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
HORSEPOWER |
6hp |
SHAFT LENGTH |
20" (Long) |
STEERING |
Tiller |
STARTING |
Manual |
TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
FUEL DELIVERY |
Carburetor |
FUEL TANK |
Internal |
CYLINDER(S) |
1 |
DISPLACEMENT |
123 cc (7.5 cubic inches) |
BORE AND STROKE |
59 x 45 mm (2.32 x 1.77 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 |
.3 US Gallon (1.15 Liter) Integral Fuel Tank and 3 Gallon External Tank with Fuel Line Assembly |
OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) |
OIL CAPACITY |
15 fl. oz. (450 ml) |
LUBRICATION |
Wet Sump |
ALTERNATOR |
Optional 12V 60W 5A (installation required) |
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
GEAR RATIO |
2.15:1 |
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) |
PROPELLER |
7.7" Dia. X 8.0" Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum |