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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FuzzyGrub" data-source="post: 523066" data-attributes="member: 3438">Welcome to Tin Boats!I don't have any direct experience with Tohatsu 4-strokes, but also haven't seen any specific issues/complaints about them.  The small HP 4-strokes Mercury's are made by Tohatsu.  I have had two 2-stroke Tohatsu's (Nissan) and they were built well and performed same.Outboard Jets has been running about a year behind in orders for at least the last few years. The extra HP on the Tohatsu, will help make up for the extra weight of the 4-stroke over your current 2-stroke.  It should perform close to your current set-up.  You still might have to move some weight forward.Power trim doesn't help too much with a jet.  While running, it is typically in the full down and in position.   Best case is, it can help with a 1-2 mph at full speed if trimed out slightly.  Probably unlikely on your set-up though.  Helps much more on prop motors.  Now the power tilt does come in handy, especially as you get older <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> .  Yamaha's are good motors, too.  If you take your boat to the dealer for all maintenance, the closer one might same you time. I think it mainly comes down to does the extra cost make up for not loosing a season on the water.</blockquote>