Tohatsu Outboards 70th Anniversary in 2026

8 January 2026

Tohatsu Corporation proudly marks 70 years of outboard engine production in 2026. The Tohatsu 70th Anniversary will be an exciting milestone for the company and its fans worldwide.

Since launching our first mass-produced “OB” model in 1956, we’ve delivered over 5 million reliable outboard engines to boaters worldwide. As a result, we have powered countless adventures across the water.

To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’ve unveiled a special 70th Anniversary logo.

Driven by passion and guided by customer needs, Tohatsu Corporation is dedicated to delivering a smarter, more exciting boating experience. In turn, we are elevating every moment on the water.

To celebrate the Tohatsu Outboards 70th Anniversary, they have created a timeline of the evolution of Tohatsu Outboards below…pretty cool eh?