Tohatsu outboards pros and cons

[Beaver]

I know nothing about the Tohatsu 4 strokes but currently have been running a 90 2 stoke on the back of my 18 SC for 6 years and I've been super impressed with it. I've found the Tohatsu to be as reliable as my old Yamaha 90 (which is saying something) and its extremely simple to work on. I've actually found things I liked better than my old Yamaha 90 like a stainless steel shift rod and my Tohatsu is way quieter than my Yamaha 90 ever was.

Everything I've read points to Tohatsu building extremely solid products. I believe that they are one of the oldest and largest outboard manufactures in the world. I've read that they are the preferred motor amongst the commercial guys in Japan. I've also heard that they thoroughly test all of their motors before releasing them rather than wait to hear negative feedback and then changing them. My overall impression is old school Japanese simplicity and pride of workmanship. I'd buy another one in a heart beat.