Tohatsu 150HP | BFT150DLRA

Remote-rigged boats looking for 150 HP on a 20-inch shaft are the target for the Tohatsu BFT150DLRA, a four-cylinder four-stroke with electric start built into the package.

Engine specification

This four-cylinder EFI engine displaces 2354cc and spins up to a full-throttle band of 5000 to 6000 RPM. The motor weighs 478 lbs, a figure worth checking against the boat's rated transom capacity before ordering, especially on smaller hulls.

Standard equipment

Standard equipment covers power trim and tilt, a charging system, a lanyard-style stop switch, a fuel line hose, and an owner's manual, along with Tohatsu's five-year warranty. Together these cover the basics needed to rig the motor and keep it running without sourcing extra parts right away.

Fit notes

A 20-inch shaft calls for a matching transom height; mounting this motor on a boat built for a different shaft length changes both performance and steering feel, so pin down the transom measurement before ordering rather than after delivery. Remote mechanical steering also assumes the boat already has a console set up for cable-driven controls rather than a tiller.

Common questions

Is remote steering required for this motor? It ships set up for remote mechanical steering rather than a tiller. What is the shipping weight? Tohatsu lists this motor at 478 lbs. Does it include electric start? Yes, electric start is standard on this model.