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.

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