Nissan outboards

[Lake Alice]

I'm looking at a 2002 Nissan 2-stroke 40. I know nothing about the reputation of Nissan outboards. Anyone own one, hear anything? You'd think they'd be high quailty.

[bobO]

I have never seen a nissan outboard on a fishing boat, I have seen them on sail boats and such. I know they have been around for a long time but not sure on there quality.

Might not be any help, just my two cents

[Doonbuggy]

Lake Alice - I am the second owner of an '89 Nissan 70hp outboard and I have been very pleased. Other than adjusting the carbs a couple of times it has been a strong runner.

The only thing I don't care for is that I believe the engine is a little louder than comparable motors.

As this was my first boat/motor I didn't really think of it at the time, but this is a minor complaint.

Also, I see that you are in White Bear Lake. There is a Nissan dealer close by in Forest Lake that can service the engine if needed and they might be able to tell you more about them.

I'd recommend a Nissan motor.

DB

[PierBridge]

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I'm looking at a 2002 Nissan 2-stroke 40.

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Don't know about the older Nissans but the new one's are awesome.

Nissan TLDI models are direct fuel injection 2-strokes similar to the Evinrude E-TECS.

Of course they cost a boat load of cash.

[Granny]

I have a 40hp Tohatsu on the boat I am selling and it runs great. Never had a problem. I have been told that they are a pretty popular motor in Alaska because of their durability. Mine is a 1996 and as far as I know there has never been a problem with it.

Granny

[Ufatz]

The Bargain Cave at Cabela's stores always has a half-dozen or so Nissan outboards in it, presumably since they have been returned for some reason.

I believe the Tohotsu outboards are air cooled rather than water cooled, thus they are quite a bit noisier. Spent considerable time in AK and don't recall any great demand for them in salwater or fresh. Possible I guess.

[TSCTSC]

I agree. We fished quite a bit in Alaska and do not remember any Nissan outboards off hand. We saw a lot of Honda tho'. Seemed like that was the most popular brand there for saltwater.

[Fish On]

i got a 91 nissan 8 hp on my duck boat and it is pretty quiet for a 2 stroke and starts on the 1st or 2nd pull on the coldest of days over all i have been very happy with it

[BIG DS]

Tell ya what, I've worked on outboards for many years and can honestly say that the only thing I have done to a nissan is general maintainence. ie: clean and adjust carbs, lower unit grease, normal stuff.

[Lake Alice]

Thanks DB and others for the input. This is a fuel injected motor, electric start, on a 2002 bare bones Alumacraft V16, karavan trailer, barely used. The guy wants 4200 for the whole deal, I think it was over 6 new. I think I gotta go for it.

LA