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I may be buying a 40 hp soon. What is the reputation on a Nissan?

What have you heard or experienced about them?

Same exact thing as a Tohatsu. I've been very happy with my 40; as a general matter, they have a reputation as a dependable engine.

They are a very dependable engine. The only problem is there is no service center in this area that I'm aware of.

One in Perry and one in Apalch. for service but has a VERY good reputation as a workhorse

I know I could call Jacks boats tomorrow, but it 0230n the freekin morning (cant sleep). This question is out there for anybody that might know ?? Would a 90 hp Nissian work in my Mako (17 1/2') . And how can I find out when or if anybody has one to sell for reasonable (cheap) price?

The below are authorized service centers for Tohatsu....Which translates to Nissan too. We have not had a minutes trouble with our 40hp Tohatsu..Great motor...
Company Websters Marine Services


Address 996 FL GA Hwy.
Havana FL 32333
Phone 850-562-1052
Fax 850-562-1036
URL
Distance Approx. 18 Miles



Company Jacks Boats & Trailers Inc.


Address 449 U. S. 19 N.
Perry FL 32347
Phone 850-584-2162
Fax 850-584-5524
URL
Distance Approx. 44 Miles



Company Holley Outdoors


Address 20349 Central Ave. W.
Blountstown FL 32424
Phone 850-674-7718
Fax 850-674-7443
URL
Distance Approx. 49 Miles



Company Cotton Marine Inc.


Address 3776 Whitewater Rd.
Valdosta GA 31601
Phone 229-244-4440
Fax 229-253-9378
URL
Distance Approx. 62 Miles



Company Wefing's Marine, Inc.


Address 131 US Hwy 98
Eastpoint FL 32328
Phone 850-670-8100
Fax 850-670-4849
URL
Distance Approx. 63 Miles

Redbelly wrote:I may be buying a 40 hp soon. What is the reputation on a Nissan?

What have you heard or experienced about them?

Nissan = Tohatsu = Yamaha for any of the smaller engines. I think they're all manufactured by Tohatsu, so you might save yourself a few bucks by looking into them. (I think 40hp is the biggest that is manufactured for all three by Tohatsu).

My information might be out of date, as these manufacturing relationships are always changing, but it should still be fairly accurate as far as an indication of quality.


Wil

Thanks Chalk, I have been by Webster's before looking around.

I am looking at this motor tomorrow, don't know the year. An employee of mine has it, his step-father bought a boat with this motor on it

He wanted tilt&trim, so bought a brand new Merc for the boat. The previous owner of the boat offered them $1000 for the motor back.

The parents gave this motor to my worker. It has been sitting in storage for awhile. Now he will sell it to me for $675.00

Could be the beginnings of my flats boat!

Thanks everyone for your info

Wil....



TLDI

Hey RB, I have a a 30 horse Nissan on a CSkiff J16- 'think it's a '01. 'Bought it used 2 years ago. Motor runs good and has never failed me, yet.
If it's no more than 5 or 6 years old, clean, and the lower unit is not beat up, too bad- I'd probably buy it. Of course after checking the compression.
Check out the specs on a new 40 horse-
http://www.nissan-outboards.com/nissan-40-HP.htm.
Here's a link to download the manual-
http://www.nissanmarine.com/tech_talk/o ... nuals.html

Thanks goutrage.

This motor is a '96 model. I will get a buyer's check done in the next couple of days.

One feature I like is it has a pull start in addition to the lectric start....just in case.....

The motor looks real clean and not beat up at all, well taken care of. The paint on the cowel is faded a little, with some scratches.

Sounds like you got yourself a deal, if it checks out okay. My 30hp has a pull start too. I had to use it first time out back last spring, after forgetting to put a charge on the battery- Works good, lasts a long time.
Here's an online parts place, if you need anything and don't want to have to drive to get it-
http://www.onlineoutboards.com/m_contact_us.html
I ordered a SS prop, waterpump kit, and couple of other items from these folks. They seem nice enough to deal with and delivery (ground) was in 4 or 5 days.

Good luck with it.

Thanks I'm waiting for the key, and then the check at the mechanic shop.

I'm excitied as this puts me in a bigger boat!