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I was researching Tohatsu on the web and saw that Nissan is listed along side them - usually for a few hundred $ more. I gather they are the same engine, perhaps with a little more decor. Any ideas why we don't see more of these (or any, for that matter)? It seems that they are an independent company now, having been a shoot-off from Nissan Forklift, which still has a big operation in Japan. All the engines are made there, and there probably was some connection to the automobile at some point. Why not capitalize on the name? If Toyota had 50+ years in the outboard business it would be a no-brainer for me! Thoughts?