FULL REVIEW + TEST DRIVE: Mercury/Tohatsu 6HP 4 Stroke

Mercury/Tohatsu 6HP 4 Stroke (2018)

2 Years of ownership review, full walkthrough, review, tips, specs, test drive, and speed test on a Mercury/Tohatsu 6HP 4 stroke outboard mounted on a 12' flat bottom Coleman Crawdad Jon Boat.

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We will walk through all the major components, reliability, value and power performance. I will share some of the things I love about this motor and some of the frustrations I have faced. Then hit the water for a speed and planing test.

Coleman Crawdad Jon Boat weight as loaded in the video: 415 lb. Length 12’

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ENGINE Specs
6Hp Mercury four stroke outboard
Cylinder: 1
0.3 gal integral fuel tank with an external fuel-shutoff valve.
For extended range, they can also be connected to a remote fuel tank.
Motor dry weight 57 lbs Four Stroke SPECIFICATIONS - 6HP / kW 6 / 4.4 Engine type 1 cylinder displacement (CID/CC) 7.5 / 123Full throttle RPM 5000-6000 Fuel induction system 2-valve pushrod (overhead valve)

Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. SAFETY FIRST! Always read your own owner's manual and service manual and understand all safety items for your specific boat, motor, and parts. I am not an expert mechanic or electrician. All of the information I share is for entertainment purposes only. Consult your boat, motor, and parts' manufacturer, owner's manuals and service manuals for expert advice. Boating and repairing/maintaining a boat motor can be dangerous. Please make sure you fully understand all risks involved so you do not get injured or worse. Once again, all content on this channel is for entertainment only. Please only attempt any of the things in these videos unless you have adequate skill, have fully read the owner's manual and service manual, and even then continue at your own discretion and risk. I am not responsible for your boat, motor, and am not responsible for keeping you safe. I am not an expert and not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. This is for entertainment only. All information in this video is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information.