2017 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8A3EFTUL Outboard Motor

Five inches deeper than the other shaft option in this 9.8 hp family, the MFS9.8A3EFTUL carries a 25-inch extra-long shaft for sailboats and similar auxiliary-power mounts, while keeping the two-cylinder, 209cc four-stroke, tiller steering, electric start and power-operated tilt found on the rest of the 2017 lineup. Weight comes to 108 lbs, with a saltwater rating. Why a sailboat needs the extra reach Mounts on a sailboat often hold the motor further from the waterline than a typical small-boat transom, so this longer shaft keeps the propeller properly submerged where a shorter length would not quite reach. Shared features across the 9.8 hp line Five trim positions under power-operated tilt, a 2.08:1 gear ratio, and a forward-neutral-reverse shifter mounted at the front of the motor carry over from the shorter-shaft version. The same corrosion defenses carry over too: a stainless pump housing, zinc-coated passages, sacrificial anodes, and the marine-grade block they all protect, plus a digital CD ignition system and a warning light for low oil pressure. Expect a 4-blade high-thrust propeller plus the owner's manual and tool kit in the carton, along with a fuel tank and its quick-connect line. Can the shaft be changed after buying? No, confirm the mounting depth needed before ordering. Warranty runs 5 years. Is this motor rated for saltwater? Yes, the corrosion protection built into this block is specifically there for saltwater duty. Specifications Model MFS9.8A3EFTUL Model Year 2017 SKU MFS9.8A3EFTUL-17 Weight 108.0000 Manufacturer Tohatsu Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 9.8hp Shaft Length 25″ (Extra Long) Steering Tiller Starting Electric Trim & Tilt Power Tilt Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank External Cylinder(s) 2 Displacement 209 cc (12.8 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 inches) Full Throttle RPM Range 5,000-6,000 RPM Ignition System Digital CD Ignition Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line Oil Type SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) Oil Capacity 27 fl. oz. (800 ml) Lubrication Wet Sump Alternator 12V 80W 6A (standard on elec. start models) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Saltwater Rated Yes Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) Propeller 8.7″ Dia. X 5.0″ Pitch 4-Blade (High Thrust) Internal Battery No