Posted: 10/05/2025

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 6 hp Tohatsu outboard motor model MFS6DWDSPROUL is the largest single-cylinder model available and comes equipped with the 25 inch extra long shaft, high thrust prop and 12V alternator for charging a battery. The new MFS6DWDSPROUL Sail Pro includes both an internal tank and external tank, and 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 6 hp Tohatsu outboard engine 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 6 hp motor offers boaters reliable portable power at a price you can afford.
FEATURES
Newly redesigned "D" Model
25" Ultra Long Shaft (rare in HP class)
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
Factory Installed 12V 60W 5A Alternator
High Thrust Propeller (8.375" Dia. X 6.0" Pitch)
Start-In-Gear Protection
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
Advanced Cross Flow Induction System
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-The-Propeller Exhaust
0.3 Gallon Internal Tank
3 Gallon Fuel Tank / Fuel Line
Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
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MODEL |
MFS6DWDSPROUL |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
|
SKU |
MFS6DWDSPROUL-24 |
|
WEIGHT |
61.0 lb |
|
MANUFACTURER |
Tohatsu |
|
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
|
HORSEPOWER |
6hp |
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SHAFT LENGTH |
25" (Extra Long) |
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STEERING |
Tiller |
|
STARTING |
Manual |
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TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
|
FUEL DELIVERY |
Carburetor |
|
FUEL TANK |
External |
|
CYLINDER(S) |
1 |
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DISPLACEMENT |
123 cc (7.5 cubic inches) |
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BORE AND STROKE |
59 x 45 mm (2.32 x 1.77 inches) |
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FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
5,000-6,000 RPM |
|
IGNITION SYSTEM |
Digital CD Ignition |
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INDUCTION SCAVENGING |
OHV |
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VALVES PER CYLINDER |
2 |
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FUEL TYPE |
Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) |
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FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
0.3 Gal. Internal AND 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line |
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OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) |
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OIL CAPACITY |
15 fl. oz. (450 ml) |
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LUBRICATION |
Wet Sump |
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ALTERNATOR |
12V 60W 5A (standard on 6hp Sail Pro models) |
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COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
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SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
|
GEAR RATIO |
2.15:1 |
|
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) |
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PROPELLER |
8.375" Dia. X 6.0" Pitch High-Thrust 3-Blade |