This is a 2001 Model Nissan/Tohatsu 4-Stroke Long Shaft 20" 18 hp Outboard Boat Motor. This engine is in excellent condition. It has been repainted silver on the outside but is in mint condition on the inside. The motor starts and runs excellent...very quite. This motor has an Electric Starter, and a Charging System. It is the top of the line model with all the features that attract a wide range of boaters. This is probably one of the most desirable motor for trolling or sailboats. Being that this motor has a four-stroke technology it will troll your boat with ease for many hours. The gear shifter is located on the front of the engine making it effortless to switch gear. Four-Stroke engines are very quiet on the water allowing fisherman to achieve a stealth presence when fishing. This engine weighs only 110lbs which is excellent for an 18hp outboard. Most 2-stroke outboards weigh around 115lbs in the 20-25 range.This outboard will be ideal for Lake Trolling ,to use as a kicker, emergency back up, sailboat motor, Jon boat motor, perfect motor for the state of California or any body of water that made 2006 EPA mandates. Being that it is a 4-stroke motor the need to mix gas and oil is eliminated. This motor functions like an automobile where you change the oil on a routine basis. These motors are environmentally clean, extremely quiet, and the wave of the future since all motors made after 2006 will have to be 4 stroke. Weight of this motor is 110lbs and can be shipped throughout the USA. If you are in the Market for a 10hp-25hp this is a top choice. This is a perfect motor for an Inflatable, Jon Boat, Trolling Motor, Kicker, Gheenoe Motor, Canoe Motor, Sailboat Motor, Or any other small outboard application.