Facts about Nissan Outboard Engines

Then
Nissan outboard engines were first manufactured in 1984 in North America as a subsidiary of Nissan Industrial Equipment located in Memphis, TN.  The first Nissan outboard engine to be exhibited was in 1985 at the Bass Masters Classic held in Pine Bluff, AR.  Nissan Marine became a separate company in 1991 and established their headquarters in Dallas, TX; however, they still remain as a subsidiary of the Nissan Motor Company.

Now
Nissan outboard engines are manufactured in Tokyo, Japan, by the Tohatsu Corporation – the world’s second largest manufacturer of outboard engines.  Tohatsu also produces some Mercury and Honda outboard engines.  The Nissan Motor Company had a revenue income of USD $93 billion in 2008.

Makes & Models
Nissan Marine produces a selection of outboard engines ranging from 2.5 HP up to 115 HP and ranging in manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing from USD $1,054 to $11,354; these outboard engines include two-stroke and four-stroke models.  One of Nissan Marine’s most popular outboard motors is the award winning TDLI (Two-stroke, Low Pressure, Direct Injection) series featuring a “direct fuel injection system and a 32-bit ECU (Engine Control Unit).”   The TDLI outboard engines series are compact, fuel efficient, and produce low emissions in accordance with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) standards.  All Nissan Marine outboard engines come with a 3 year limited warranty program.

Parts & Manuals
Nissan Marine outboard engine owner’s manuals can be viewed, free of charge, at the Nissan Marine website.  Nissan Marine parts and service manuals for two-stroke, four-stroke, and TDLI models can be ordered from your local Nissan Marine dealer.  Basic outboard engine repair manuals can be purchased through Amazon.com.  

If you’d like to ask a Nissan Marine outboard engine question sooner than waiting for a manual to arrive, try the Just Answer website.  For a fee ranging from $14 to $34, you can ask a Just Answer expert about a Nissan Marine outboard motor and receive an answer within minutes from a certified marine mechanic.  You can also browse previous Nissan Marine questions and answers free of charge.

News  for 2010
The latest products introduced into the Nissan Marine outboard engine line-up include the new 6 HP four-Sail Pro cited as “the smallest four-stroke 25-inch shaft outboard motor available,”; new 15 and 20 HP Power Tilt motors; and the new 9.8 Power Tilt engine.

Dealer Locator
With 50 dealerships across North America, Nissan Marine dealers can easily be located by using the ‘dealer locator’ feature on the Nissan Marine website.

Owner’s Groups & Clubs
There are several online forums dedicated to Nissan Marine outboard engine owners including one at Marine Engine and another at iboats.com; there is also a Tohatsu outboard engine forum on Stripers Online, at iboats.com, and a Nissan Marine owner’s group on Yahoo.

Sources:
Wikipedia
Nissan Marine
Marine Engine
Iboats.com
Stripers Online
Yahoo Groups