Tohatsu MFS18E – 18HP 4-Stroke Midrange Outboard Motor For Sale

The Tohatsu MFS18E is one of the rarest and most practically useful engine classes in the outboard motor market — and one of the only 18 HP outboard motors for sale from a major manufacturer currently available in the United States. While most brands skip from 15 HP directly to 20 HP, Tohatsu recognizes that for many boat and hull combinations, 15 HP is slightly underpowered and 20 HP is unnecessarily heavy — leaving a genuine performance gap that the MFS18E fills perfectly. At 88 lbs with a 20″ long shaft and the option of tiller or remote controls, the MFS18E delivers 18 horsepower at 5500 RPM for boaters with 15 to 19-foot aluminum fishing boats, larger inflatables, and light fiberglass hulls that need a step beyond 15 HP without the additional weight and cost of a 20 HP engine.

The 20″ long shaft on the MFS18E reflects the engine’s positioning for standard-height transoms — the right choice for the slightly larger and higher-sided boats that benefit from 18 HP over 15 HP, and where a 15″ shaft would sit too close to the waterline for efficient propeller operation. The option of tiller or remote mechanical controls gives the MFS18E genuine flexibility — equally suitable for a simple fishing skiff setup with direct tiller operation and for a more fully rigged console-equipped boat with cable steering and single-lever helm controls. Tohatsu’s 4-stroke platform delivers clean, quiet, emissions-compliant operation in every U.S. waterway, with no oil premixing and long service intervals that keep the total cost of ownership low.

The Tohatsu MFS18E is in stock at Boat Engine LLC and ships to all fifty states. For boaters across the country searching for an 18 HP outboard motor for sale that fills the gap between 15 and 20 HP, the MFS18E is one of the only quality options available nationally. Contact Boat Engine LLC today to purchase.

• ✓ 18 HP at 5500 RPM — rare class fills the gap between 15 HP and 20 HP
• ✓ 88 lbs, 20″ long shaft — ideal for standard transoms on mid-size boats
• ✓ Tiller or remote controls — flexible for fishing skiff or console setups
• ✓ 4-stroke — no oil mixing, clean, quiet, emissions-compliant on all US waterways
• ✓ Tohatsu quality since 1956 — world’s oldest outboard manufacturer
• ✓ In stock at Boat Engine LLC — ships nationwide across the USA