Tohatsu 6HP MFS6DWDL Outboard Motor

A 20-inch shaft is the headline spec on the MFS6DWDL, matched to a single-cylinder, 123cc four-stroke producing 6 hp, carburetor fed, with tiller steering and manual start. Shipping weight comes to 57 lbs, and the operating range at full throttle runs 5000 to 6000 rpm.

Who should look at this shaft length

Most jon boats and small aluminum craft are built around a 20-inch transom, which is the measurement this shaft is made for; a shorter shaft belongs on hulls with a lower mounting point, so confirming transom height first avoids an easy mistake.

Cowl and storage changes on this generation

Reshaped top and bottom cowl panels add ergonomic carrying handles at the front and back, and storage is no longer limited to one orientation: the engine can sit in any of 3 positions without oil draining into the cylinder bore. Tohatsu offers this 6 hp line in white only, and fuel use at 123cc keeps a small tank running through a full outing.

Does manual start mean there's no battery involved? Correct, a pull-start single-cylinder motor like this one needs no onboard battery or charging system to run.

What's the warranty term on this engine? Tohatsu covers it for 5 years from the purchase date.

What boats does this size suit? Small jon boats and aluminum craft built around a 20-inch transom are the typical match for this shaft length and output.