2017 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BEFUL Outboard Motor

This 2017 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BEFUL carries the extra-long, 25-inch shaft in the lineup, built for transoms the shorter shafts elsewhere in this family can't reach. Tohatsu's spec sheet lists 92.6 lbs for this configuration, running electric start alongside manual trim and tilt adjustment, and describes the 9.8 hp line as the smaller 8 hp engine's equivalent plus a larger carburetor and propeller for added power. Choosing this shaft length A 25-inch shaft is meant for boats where the transom sits unusually high above the waterline, commonly sailboats with a deep auxiliary well. Getting shaft length wrong is one of the most common fitting mistakes on an outboard this size, so confirm your own measurement against this 25-inch figure before ordering rather than guessing from the hull type alone. What's different about this version It runs a four-blade, high-thrust propeller instead of the three-blade wheel fitted to shorter-shaft siblings, which suits heavier, slower-moving boats. Tiller steering, a simple forward-neutral-reverse shifter, and an adjustable steering friction setting round out the controls. Fuel delivery stays carbureted, the same single-barrel setup feeding both cylinders across the rest of the 9.8 hp family, and cooling remains water-based, thermostatically controlled, and rated for saltwater. Is a fuel tank included? Yes, with a quick-connect fuel line. How long is the warranty? Tohatsu backs it for 5 years. Specifications Model MFS9.8BEFUL Model Year 2017 SKU MFS9.8BEFUL-17 Weight 92.6000 Manufacturer Tohatsu Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 9.8hp Shaft Length 25″ (Extra Long) Steering Tiller Starting Electric Trim & Tilt Manual 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