2018 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8befl Outboard Motor

The 2018 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BEFL pairs electric starting with a manual-start backup, so a dead battery never leaves you stuck at the dock. Tohatsu lists this four-stroke among the lightest in its class at 90.4 lbs, built around marine-grade alloy with a stainless steel water pump housing and zinc-coated internal passages for saltwater use. It is sized for sailboat auxiliary duty and for jon boats, skiffs and inflatables that want real power without extra bulk.

Built to run quiet and stay protected

A digital CD ignition and an over-rev limiter guard the engine under load, and a low oil pressure warning catches trouble early. Exhaust routes through the propeller to cut noise, start-in-gear protection and a fast-idle choke make cold starts easier, and sacrificial zinc anodes handle the corrosion that saltwater brings over time.

Before you bolt it on

Check that your transom and mounting hardware suit this motor and that your boat's fuel routing matches the included external tank and its quick-connect line. The twist-grip throttle carries its own tension control, and steering friction is adjustable, so feel can be tuned once the motor is in place. It arrives with a three-blade aluminum propeller already fitted, and the alternator that supports electric start doubles as a modest charging source once the motor is running.

What comes in the box? The fuel tank with quick-connect line, the propeller, a safety lanyard cutoff switch, and an owner's manual with an emergency tool kit.

Is there a warranty? Yes, Tohatsu covers this engine for 5 years.

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