TOHATSU ANNOUNCES 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL NEW
2002 4-STROKE MODELS

Carrollton, TX, December 11, 2001 – Tohatsu, a leading manufacturer of outboard motors, announced today that all 2002 and later models of their 4-stroke line sold in the U.S. will now be covered by a new and transferable 3-year limited warranty.  The previous warranty was for two years.

Tohatsu offers a full line of compact 4-stroke models ranging from 30 hp to 4 hp to accommodate a wide range of applications for both sail and powerboats.  “Our 4-strokes have already earned an enviable reputation for outstanding fuel economy and clean operation,” said Jim Morgenthaler, GM of Tohatsu America Corp.  “Now our customers will have one of the best warranties in the business backing their 4-strokes as well.”

All Tohatsu 4-strokes exceed the Federal EPA emission requirements for the year 2006 and hold CARB two-star ratings for very low emissions.