History of Tohatsu

The history of Tohatsu's engine production dates back to 1922 when the research and development of a small gasoline engine began, which was a first in Japan. Tohatsu engines have been installed in various products such as motorcycles, fishing boats, snow vehicles, fire pumps, and submersible pumps for worldwide markets. In 1956, Tohatsu produced the first outboard motor in Japan, the "OB-2", an air-cooled 1.5 horsepower machine. Since then, Tohatsu has steadily increased brand recognition through the development of original marine products such as two-stroke, four-stroke, and TLDI® outboard motors. With 50 years of trusted design and production technologies, Tohatsu strengthens their position as a "pioneer of outboard motors" by continuing to work toward the development of powerful, low emission engines. Tohatsu strongly believes that by offering reliable products that meet the gentle needs of the environment while also providing exceptional power and unmatched durability, we will continue to keep customer satisfaction as our number one priority. 

 In January 2005, Tohatsu opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the mountainous area of central Japan that boasts over 34,000m² of space and has a production capacity of over 200,000 units per year. Tohatsu's new plant uses technologically advanced machinery that is fully automated to produce reliable outboards with award winning reputations.

New Paint Process Tohatsu has a new look for 2006. Our motors are now painted with the "Aquamarine Blue" color and are all produced at our new plant in Komagane. Using state-of-the-art machinery, Tohatsu has upgraded the 5-layer painting process to now include an additional clear coat of acrylic resin that provides superior protection for the outboard.

Marinew Grade Aluminum Alloy Chemical Conversion Treatment Zinc Chromate Primer Undercoat Acrylic high solid paint Coating Acrylic finish paint Coating Acrylic Resin Clear Overcoat