40hp Tohatsu overview and top speed (Track grizzly 1548 sportsman)

[@ronzbee3458]

great video bud! watched your other video when you got the boat and 25, great job! I have a 1648 grizzly with 40 mercury with big tiller and love it!

[@BuckcreekTV]

Glad you are enjoying it! These Grizzlies are HEAVY the more power the better!

[@AreUsaved]

Exact boat/ motor set up i am looking at.

[@ncwarrior62]

Just found your channel great content and your comments are straight forward and on point. I am purchasing a new Tohatsu 50 hp tiller for my 17 fiberglass skiff. It’s just a simple skiff for coastal fishing island hopping crabbing camping and setting nets. But will serve my purpose well. Thank you for your insight. I plan to do a progress video as I put my project together.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Thank you for the compliment glad I was able to provide some insight

[@DrewVerdin]

You know you and I have the same boat. What I noticed with my 25hp was that if I kept my counter weight in the center of the boat close to my feet it worked better than putting the weight in the front of the boat. Keep it as close to you as you can and push the weight forward slowly until it stops hopping. I got 27 with mine on a good day. I really like how that Tohatsu is pushing that boat bro.

[@BuckcreekTV]

I’ll try some weight further back as you suggested. Also thanks! I do 20+ mile trips a good amount and this makes me feel a bit better about out running storms and what not

[@DrewVerdin]

@@BuckcreekTV absolutely! Have a blessed one

[@BuckcreekTV]

You too!

[@corychapman4940]

You ran a 25 hp jet?

[@nguyengineering5376]

Thanks for making this video. I have a 1448 grizzly with pods, i have the same issue with the tohatsu 25hp just not being enough but concerned about going to the 40.

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Also the cold wash it meant to be used with a hole adapter like with the deckwash on your lawn mower.

[@mauritobias8759]

awsome video !!!! im looking at the 50hp tohatsu 4 stroke for my 14ft bayliner.... this really helped me out big time.... im going back n forth on this motor and the suzuki 50hp 4 stroke..

[@BuckcreekTV]

Glad I could help, a 50 Suzuki is certainly an excellent motor. I would take into consideration if you personally intend to do the maintenance or if you’ll be taking it to a dealer. Lind story short if doing it yourself it’ll be easier to find and obtain service parts for Suzuki vs. tohatsu. That said, I do have a list of the tohatsu service parts as well as how to perform it in a other video. Best of luck on your decision!

[@mauritobias8759]

@@BuckcreekTV thanks for the quick reply!!!! the only reason im more on the suzuki side is im moving home to miami beach fl. and a dealer is down the street from the house 🤣im looking for a lighter motor and from looking suzuki is one of the lighter motors.... thanks for that input!!! i will take into consideration ✌✌✌

[@BuckcreekTV]

No problem regardless of your choice. I would imagine you would be happy with either best of luck!

[@stompylee]

Thanks for filming this video.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Glad you enjoyed

[@bigk3381]

Can you please tell me which particular Prop you have on your Tohatsu 40hp.? Not real familiar with this motor yet but would be grateful for whatever info you can pass my way regarding Prop pitch and or serial number. Thank you very much

[@BuckcreekTV]

Not sure exactly which prop this is but the pitch I believe is a 15 or 16

[@bigk3381]

​@@BuckcreekTVthanks... I've been familiar with Evinrude for many years and they print serial numbers and specifics on all of their props so I did not know if Tahatsu does the same. Thank you

[@steveroberts1280]

I have the same boat,put a 50 merc 4 stroke with a cmc kick plate,very happy with it,I consistently run 36-38 and I’m 350lbs!!!Nice set up,now I need a plotter/fish finder

[@BuckcreekTV]

With the kick plate are you able to plane out or still have to have it trimmed down?

[@steveroberts1280]

@@BuckcreekTV I’m able to trim up somewhat,if I go too much porpoising if I go too far tho

[@BuckcreekTV]

Same here

[@steveroberts1280]

I see all these havocs etc… trimmed way up,hauling tail,wish I could figure out how they doing that…

[@BuckcreekTV]

@@steveroberts1280 Me too

[@AreUsaved]

Love it!!! Great job!

[@BuckcreekTV]

Thank you!

[@KHtally]

Hey man great video and looking at getting a Tohatsu 30 myself for a small skiff. Curious if you're still happy with your choice.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Overall I am very happy other than finding maintenance parts which was a nightmare as mentioned. There are some things I prefer on the 25 Mercury I had, and some things I prefer on this tohatsu. All in all I’m still relatively happy with the Tohatsu.

[@DopeSockz17]

Great video bro !!

[@BuckcreekTV]

Thank you!!

[@tieoneon1614]

Great vid. I just picked up a '23 Merc 40 on an older mint 16ft Sea Nymph thats just under 500lbs dry weight, was wondering if it was going to be too heavy/too much for this boat. Looks like your 1548 sits just fine, and I assumed with a 16p SS prop I can get mine to 40mph too. Right now its got a 4 blade and guy said it only does 28mph....lol Im guessing its a 12 or 13 but will be great to have as spare or 3 people fishing.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Absolutely certainly doesn't help to have an extra prop. It should be fine on that. 16-footer I'm not too familiar with seeing nips. I believe they are fiberglass correct? The weight on the Mercury's are certainly a lot heavier than the hotsus but for that size boat it should be okay

[@bfrising]

Nice job on your videos. I have your boat and wanted to do the same upgrade. What I found is while yes a 23 inch transom usually requires a 25 inch outboard these sportsman hulls have an angled transom. The proper fit is a 20 inch. Your challenge is weight distribution with that 4 stroke and the short boat. I bet if you had a 40 Etec 2 stroke you would have far less of an issue. The 2 stroke is lighter. Anyway enjoy your post.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Glad you enjoyed it and well worth the upgrade. It really didn’t add much weight to the back of the boat I think it’s only 10-15 pounds difference really between the ultra long shaft and 40 tohatsu still well worth the upgrade

[@bfrising]

@@BuckcreekTV what’s the difference between the Merc 25 and the 40 Tohatsu. I bet when you run it with trolling motor on that will help. The farther forward/center should help a bunch. Be interesting to see if you can hit 40 mph.

[@BuckcreekTV]

I tried running with that ice chest as far forward as I could get it and it was close to being over 100 pounds and I still have porpoising problems but with the 25 merc on a good day with little to no gear I can get up to 26-27 miles an hour. Even with the porpoising problems and the additional weight of the ice chest I hit 36mph without being able to trim out with a small load I’ve topped 38mph thus far

[@omieyouknowme]

@@BuckcreekTV best part you can get parts for the tohatsu after the warranty is out. Etecs good luck finding repair shops and parts might as well put a Chinese parson in it, at least they have parts be it Yamaha

[@rednwhite67]

Love your video's ! Keep it up!

[@BuckcreekTV]

Thank you!

[@williamlanier9]

How fast did it run with the 25 on it?

[@SoFlo_Outdoors]

Did you beef up the transom to hold the weight and stress from goin with more power because i know that model is max 25

[@BuckcreekTV]

I did not, back in the day these boats are actually rated for 40 The tracker came out with the 1648 and I guess to slot it in with the 15 they dropped the rating on the tracker 1548. I really haven't had any issues with it and it's a very stout transom so I'm not concerned.

[@SoFlo_Outdoors]

@BuckcreekTV yeah I have a 1654 thinking about a 60 tohatsu but I would definitely have to work the transom there is no brace and the transom is just Hollow between the front and back. Might want to look into it don't want to welds to crack over time.

[@chrispierce1739]

I am enjoying your channel. I just subscribed for the Jon Boat content.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Glad your enjoying it and thank you for subscribing. There will be more to come.

[@joeyjoe8892]

Nice man!!!

[@BuckcreekTV]

@@joeyjoe8892 thanks!

[@chasefaulk1655]

Very detailed love it ❤

[@BuckcreekTV]

@@chasefaulk1655 Thank you!

[@southernaristaeusoutdoor3451]

I’m looking at this boat for fishing and duck hunting, is it a good boat? I’ve heard people say put more money in and get a havoc or something else but none of them own this boat and would like a honest opinion.

[@BuckcreekTV]

I think it is, havocs and excels will get you there faster but overall I’m content with mine. I took it to the swamp today, bumped into trees shot a pig and got out safely with few concerns

[@southernaristaeusoutdoor3451]

@@BuckcreekTV does it handle stumps and rough water well?

[@BuckcreekTV]

I would say so as long as you don’t hit stumps at full speed

[@davidmichl6575]

Do you have a video of how you mounted transducer for fish finder and GPS? I have a 16ft triton with float pods on each side like yours and just unfamiliar with where to mount a transducer when i do purchase it. Thanks for the help!

[@BuckcreekTV]

I do not, but my transducer is mounted 2-3” from the pod and I’ve had pretty good results

[@randyscarbrough4914]

Well let me say Great video. I have the same motor could you please tell me the pitch and diameter of the stainless steel propeller you have on your Tohatsu 40hp. Tank You

[@BuckcreekTV]

Hey randy the pith is 15p unfortunately I do not know the diameter

[@oneinthesac]

What diameter prop are you running I have a 40 on a 16ft double wide boat I’m getting 29mph but it’s only 11 pitch but my rpm’s are right on the money it’s 11.6” x 11 pitch

[@BuckcreekTV]

Unfortunately I don't know the diameter of the prop however I believe the pitch I'm running is a 15 or 16 and that sets well within the RPM range I'm pretty confident it's a 15 pitch. I bought the motor second hand and he had already replaced the factory prop

[@noahlucas1632]

just wondering, i bought a 40 myself and is the tiller handle supposed to curve back to the left some or is it just mine

[@BuckcreekTV]

Mine does that as well

[@hammerfallen12345]

Maybe a jack plate would be super on this?😁

[@BuckcreekTV]

It would a lot

[@pauloosterheert4267]

Although this boat has a 23.5” transom, that is not the height from top of transom to water level due to transom angle. More like 21”.

[@waldensridge]

Have you put a jack-plate on this yet to reduce drag.

[@BuckcreekTV]

I haven’t, given the additional expense

[@markosalami2]

The v-shaped spray coming out the back makes it look as if the engine is too low rather than too high?

[@BuckcreekTV]

I think that’s from the hydrofoil. I’m going to try and take the hydrofoil off and see what difference that makes but you definitely have to have the engine trim down where you get porpoising regardless you can’t trim it out hardly at all

[@setxwaterfowlers3424]

The motor is to low, when setup correctly the hydrofoil should be out of the water.

[@lukerville]

Curious how you made out as far as money to upgrade motors?

[@BuckcreekTV]

I sold my Mercury 25 for $4,000 and I bought that one for $6,000. ,000 so overall I spent $2,000 and installed the motor myself and I believe I've added at least that much value to the boat so pretty well

[@matthewrodriguez3128]

You should play more of the end tro song in your videos.

[@charliethompson9862]

I have a 14/48 tracker thinking of going to a 40 or 50 what would u recommend it currently has the 25 mercury on it

[@BuckcreekTV]

Honestly, that 25 is pushing you around pretty well. 40 on that thing. You are going to be cruising. It's not something I would personally do, but also not my boat. I'd imagine you'd be getting close to 40 out of it

[@charliethompson9862]

@@BuckcreekTV the 25 does good pushes the boat around 24mph depending on load does struggle and sometimes will not get over 16 mph with a load maybe the 40 could handle the load better

[@BuckcreekTV]

It certainly could

[@KyleCampbell-lv7jx]

Where did you get your hydrofoil?

[@BuckcreekTV]

Circle one is the brand, it was on the outboard when I purchased it

[@enephew6747]

How does the boat handle rougher waters

[@BuckcreekTV]

It does a decent job. I've had this boat in 1-2" seas and while it's certainly not ideal it will get you home safely. It handles the majority of boat wake just fine.

[@gunsandrotors8704]

What rpms are you hitting with that 15p prop? Will it hit the rev limiter or no?

[@BuckcreekTV]

Not sure exactly what RPMs I am hitting but it is not hitting the rev limiter

[@bigjoslin6100]

I have the same boat and I thought the 25hp mercury just wasn't doing. After having this boat for over 5 years, I finally learned why it was so slow. Little did I know, grizzly boats are notorious for having the flotation foam in boat to soak up water, adding several hundreds of pounds of water weight. Overall, it was not the mercury 25hp the problem but the cheap foam tracker puts in its boats that soak up hundreds of pounds of water over time. PLEASE POEPLE, DONT MAKE THE MISTAKE I DID AND BY A GRIZZLY

[@omieyouknowme]

Sorry not a grizzly issue all boats under 20' have this problem. Poor water drainage is the issue, if you store the boat level out in open and it rains or snows it has no way to drain the bildge. Store the boat with nose up to let it drain, if you have water inside the bildge on water then you have a leak

[@alexhogben3141]

Hey what prop size you have?

[@BuckcreekTV]

15p I don't remember the other dimensions

[@josephthompson4519]

About to repower mine with the 140hp, heard nothing but good things about these motors for the most part.

[@BuckcreekTV]

The 140 is a rebranded Honda in the US it should be great!

[@josephthompson4519]

@@BuckcreekTV my first boat was a Lowe Roughneck 1656 with a 50hp Mercury tiller on that thing. I think i scared myself more so than i learned anything those first two weeks on her. After a while it got fun and was literally like being shot out of a cannon with the flick of the wrist 😂

[@jmjimbo]

@@BuckcreekTV The new tohatsu 140 is made by tohatsu shares nothing with the Honda. No offense intended just pointing it out.

[@jmjimbo]

It’s more likely that Honda might be rebranding the tohatsu midrange line with there name.

[@omieyouknowme]

@@jmjimbo is it? I looked up parts for diagram for new and older motors 90hp and up and all where exactly same. Honda has always been a bit overweight compared to competition but if Honda is a tohatsu now for their smaller displacement blocks that could be sweet.

[@JamesThomas-dn6hz]

How do you spend that much on a motor and not measure your transom?😮

[@BuckcreekTV]

I did, and it's worked fine for years. It was going to be very very difficult to find a 25 in. shaft so I 20 is sufficient

[@JamesThomas-dn6hz]

@BuckcreekTV for sure! You don't find many 25" shafts. Unless you're in the sailboat engine range. You said you made a mistake, so it sounded like you forgot or just didn't do it, which would be silly when you're spending that much money. 😜 I have a 35hp w/ 20" shaft on my 16' deep, and it moves as nice as yours. That 35 to 40 seems to be a good engine size for that size boat.

[@kylecurtis7638]

I just put a 50hp tohatsu on my 16ft lund aluminum fishing boat and live it. I had a an evinrude etec 40hp and the tohatsu is lighter and way quieter

[@rcourville69]

Is it faster then the 40hp E-Tec? I have 40hp E-Tec on my 1448 flat bottom only pushing 30mph 5100rpm with 13.5x17 prop

[@BuckcreekTV]

I’m not sure, I recently got 37 mph at WOT in my 1548 not sure about prop size

[@robburt7747]

​​@@rcourville69 I have the Grizzly 1448 with a 2001 25hp Mercury (stock) that ran 31mph with forward mounted 60pound battery and fishing gear. Upgraded to a Ultrex trolling motor (30pounds heavier than old trolling motor) and added 2nd battery (120pound battery weight). Note I moved the batteries to the back to raise the front out of the water. With the added weight and different configuration it is slower to plane and top speed is 26mph. With an extra person and giant cooler filled wither water/fish speed is 22-24mph I was planning to jump to a 40hp so interested in everyone's setup and stats

[@_gbaby_8509]

If u trim it up more it’ll go faster

[@BuckcreekTV]

@@_gbaby_8509 It begins to porpoise if trimmed up too much.

[@Gageklober]

Tohotsu makes murcury under 40hp

[@cjstillman122]

Try a tire plug next time

[@BlackWarriorLures]

I have the 20hp on a 1652

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

hmmm.....I don't think the 1548 is rated for a 40....I believe it's max rated for 25. I have the 1654 Grizzly and it's only rated for the 40. I get about 33 max.

[@BuckcreekTV]

According to USCG dimensions it is rated for 40 but the plate does say 25. My state says it is a 16ft boat and not a 15ft which is certified for 40hp in all honesty it’s a bit of a cluster as to what it is rated. Fortunately, it’s not something that’s generally checked in our area

[@gunsandrotors8704]

I have a 2008 grizzly 1548 blind duck edition= NO PODS and it is rated for a 40 on the sticker. You should be fine. Tohatsu are great l have the 2018 efi 20 with 11p 25mph all day just me with gear and will hit the rev limiter if i open it fully ..just use throttle control. I keep it that way slightly under propped as im almost never alone. 36 thats great. I too am lookin at that motor love it.

[@KevinsNorthernExposure]

@@gunsandrotors8704 yes...a 16'.. His is a 15. Pods don't get counted on hp rating. When it comes to registering a boat with dnr, they count pods in length (more $$), but the DNR isn't the USCG..which is the authority to rate boats. Just saying.

[@gunsandrotors8704]

@@KevinsNorthernExposure I was only saying he should be fine as in the transom should handle a 40. Im well aware of who regulates what. Up to him if he wants to chance them checking.

[@BuckcreekTV]

Absolutley love the decision with 3 people and a yeti still get 30+ mph

[@doordashdave2274]

Next time just plug the tire you can get them from any auto parts store

[@nunomascarenhasribeiro]

that's a 60hp....check for restrictors...thank me later👍

[@bakervinci163]

You gotta learn to plug your tire and need to always have a spare

[@BuckcreekTV]

I know how to just didn’t have a kit with me to do it. That’s why I bought another tire so I would have a spare

[@cafeplazay]

wrong video

[@drew61377]

why are you whispering. lol

[@BuckcreekTV]

Had a bug with the audio equipment it is now working properly

[@drew61377]

@@BuckcreekTV I was just teasing it was a good vid, been watching a bunch before I pull the trigger on a jon boat.

[@BuckcreekTV]

I appreciate it, hopefully this provided a little additional info 👍

[@Happy11807]

TRACKER,MOTOR DOESNT FIT SEAT POSITION STINKS,COOLER FULL OF WATER TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE ? WHY NOT BUY A BOAT THAT IS BUILT RIGHT?

[@BuckcreekTV]

Because I already have that boat and it does well in most of my applications. If you would like to give me 10k then I’ll be happy to go out and try something different👍👍