“The most appealing feature is that sailors are no longer forced to carry gasoline on board.” said Jim Morgenthaler, Vice President of TAC. “We know this is something that has been requested for many years, and we are excited to finally offer an LPG outboard to our customers.”
Tohatsu’s new LPG motor features easier starting, quieter operations and requires less maintenance on fuel related parts. This 5hp LPG outboard will be available for purchase in April 2017, and comes in a variety of shaft lengths including short, long and ultra long Sail Pro model.
If that wasn’t exciting enough, Tohatsu has another new outboard debut for 2017, the 40/50hp Four Stroke in Beluga White. Tohatsu introduced the 40/50hp Four Stroke in 2014, and it has been a huge success in the market. Available in May 2017, the lightest weight in its class engine now has an additional color option to help boaters choose which color best fits with their boat.
The innovations for 2017 continue with the announcement of the 9.9/15/20hp, lightest in its class, battery-less Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) outboard. Not only does this new Four Stroke offer excellent fuel efficiency, it is a user-friendly product thanks to its easier starting and the decreased possibility of ethanol related problems. Tohatsu anticipates availability in early Autumn 2017.
“We are very excited to be able to offer these incredibly innovative new additions to our product line in 2017,” said Morgenthaler. “Our new LPG and EFI outboards make boating easier, and more user-friendly. Plus, the Beluga White 40/50hp Four Stroke adds a new level of customization to our lineup. With these new additions, we are increasing the variety of boaters Tohatsu will cater to.” All of the new Four Stroke outboards, as well as Tohatsu’s entire lineup of portable, mid-range, large horsepower and TLDI motors, are backed by the Tohatsu 5 Year Limited Warranty.
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