Tohatsu BFT250DXCRA 250HP Outboard – 25in Shaft, Counter Rotation
Built simple, Tohatsu BFT250DXCRA turns out 250 horsepower. A 25-inch shaft carries counter-rotating gears for twin-engine rigs. The layout favors easy servicing over a season of use. Common on center consoles and cruisers.
- 250 horsepower, ready to run
- 25-inch shaft for most transoms
- Counter-rotating gears for twin engines
- Built for sustained offshore running
- Straightforward to service and maintain
Description
Erasing starboard steering pull mechanically, the counter-rotating Tohatsu BFT250DXCRA brings absolute stability to twin-engine performance hulls. Drawing from a massive 3583cc displacement, this mechanical-steer V6 delivers synchronized holeshot power to push heavy fiberglass center consoles through choppy inlets safely. Verifying your twin-engine bracket guarantees this counter rotating 250hp mechanical outboard perfectly matches your starboard drive.
Execute flawless dock approaches in heavy crosswinds by leveraging the counter-rotating gearcase to provide balanced reverse thrust instantly. You maneuver fast twin-engine vessels securely via standard mechanical cables without fighting unequal propeller walk. Engineers cast the 284 kg midsection using impact-deflecting marine aluminum. This thick-wall casting survives submerged debris strikes across years of use when executing a mechanical twin engine repower.
Key Features of Tohatsu BFT250DXCRA
- Counter-Rotating Gearcase: Cancels the massive lateral thrust of a standard engine, keeping twin-engine performance hulls tracking perfectly straight underway.
- 25-Inch Extra-Long Shaft: Reaches deep below elevated offshore transoms, keeping the propeller fully engaged in clean undisturbed water during heavy chop.
- Honda OEM Powerhead: Utilizes a proven 3.6-liter automotive-grade block, delivering unmatched long-term reliability and massive displacement torque for heavy hulls.
- VTEC Valve Timing: Shifts camshaft profiles electronically at higher RPMs, delivering explosive midrange acceleration to match your starboard engine perfectly.
- Programmed EFI System: Calculates precise fuel requirements continuously, eliminating carburetor hesitation and ensuring crisp acceleration across the 5300-6300 RPM band.
- 90-Amp Total Alternator: Delivers 60 dedicated charging amps to your battery bank, keeping premium gyro-stabilizers and large chartplotter arrays fully powered offshore.
- Remote Mechanical Steering: Accepts standard mechanical cables directly from your forward helm, integrating flawlessly for precise directional control.
- Heavy-Duty Power Trim: Lifts the bow out of the water cleanly, drastically reducing hull friction during high-speed tournament fishing runs.
- Corrosion-Resistant Castings: Blocks severe galvanic decay physically, protecting the lower unit across decades of daily saltwater exposure.
- Clean Four-Stroke Combustion: Burns fuel highly efficiently without oil mixing, easily meeting strict local waterway emissions regulations and EPA standards.
Why Choose Tohatsu BFT250DXCRA
This exact counter-rotating 25-inch drive acts strictly as the port-side companion in a mechanical twin-engine array. You cannot run it as a standalone single engine without fighting steering torque. Proper setup requires exact mechanical throttle syncing across both outboard motors.
- Measure your twin-engine transom bracket to confirm a strict 25-inch shaft requirement.
- Link the mechanical control cables to your master binnacle to synchronize shift commands perfectly.
- Navigate restricted coastal fisheries legally utilizing advanced four-stroke combustion.
Ideal Application and Vessel Fitment
This counter-rotating 250-horsepower outboard is engineered strictly for multi-engine deep-V center consoles, large luxury offshore catamarans, and heavy twin-engine performance hulls demanding a 25-inch shaft. Operating as the port-side drive in a twin engine offshore setup, it actively cancels starboard propeller torque to keep the vessel tracking perfectly straight at high cruising speeds. It thrives in blue water tournament fishing where balancing massive thrust requires precise multi-engine power without complex digital fly-by-wire systems.
Warranty, Support and Maintenance
Authorized recreational operation receives a 5-Year Limited Warranty alongside exceptional factory support. Registered commercial applications fall under a strict 1-Year Limited Warranty with zero corrosion coverage applied to the block. Scheduled maintenance requires replacing gearcase lubricants and changing oil filters at manual-specified intervals. Always save all physical service records. Your engine serial number acts as the only way to source exact genuine replacement parts. For product details and order support, Mulmotor offers assistance before your purchase is placed.
Tohatsu BFT250DXCRA Specs
| Brand | Tohatsu (Honda Powered) |
| Full Model Code | BFT250DXCRA (Counter) |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Engine Family/Series | BFT V6 Mechanical |
| Engine Type | 60-degree V6, 24-Valve SOHC (VTEC) |
| Displacement | 3.6 Liters (3583 cc) |
| Horsepower | 250 HP (184 kW) |
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 5300 - 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Induction System | PGM-FI Mechanical EFI |
| Alternator Output | 90 Amps |
| Gear Ratio | 2.00:1 |
| Shaft Length | X: 635 mm (25 in) |
| Dry Weight | 284 kg (626 lbs) |
| Starting & Steering System | Electric Start & Mechanical Remote (Counter) |
| Trim/Tilt Method | Power Trim and Tilt |
| Oil Capacity | 7.8 Liters |
| Standard Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
| Application | Offshore Twin Setups, Large Coastal Fishing Boats |












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