This is a 2-stroke for light weight, simple maintenance, and quick throttle response. The 2-strokes are still in demand for all three of those reasons and getting harder to find. Tohatsu and the Nissan outboards are the same - whether Nissan built them for Tohatsu or vice-versa is a question of endless debate. The difference? A Tohatsu is grey, a Nissan is blue and white. In any event if you like the reputed quality of Japanese outboards and you need 15 ponies to push your 2-3 man fishing boat, I have you covered. Call to arrange demo and pickup.