2018 tohatsu 9.8 Hp MFS9.8BEFS Outboard Motor

Short-shaft buyers get the 2018 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BEFS: a 15-inch shaft, tiller steering, and electric start on a motor Tohatsu rates near 88 lbs, making it one of the lighter four-strokes in its displacement class. It is built for jon boats and small skiffs where a long shaft would drag, and it doubles as dependable auxiliary power on a sailboat. Why the shorter shaft matters Shaft length decides how the propeller sits relative to the hull, and this short version is meant for lower-transom boats. Measure your own transom height before ordering, since the wrong shaft length causes cavitation or lets the prop ride too high in the water. A single carburetor feeds this water-cooled engine, and the forward, neutral and reverse shift sits up near the cowl. What ships with it The package includes an external fuel tank, a quick-connect fuel line, a three-blade aluminum propeller, an owner's manual, and a service tool kit. A factory warranty from Tohatsu runs 5 years. The fuel tank itself is rated at 3.1 gallons on both the spec sheet and the parts list, so plan fuel stops around that capacity rather than a rounder figure you might see elsewhere. Who is this shaft length for? Boats with a lower transom, including many jon boats and small skiffs. Is electric start the only option? No, a manual pull-start backup is retained as well. Specifications MODEL MFS9.8BEFS MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU MFS9.8BEFS-18 WEIGHT 88.2000 MANUFACTURER Tohatsu COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 9.8hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) 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 8.5″ Dia. X 7.5″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No