2018 Tohatsu 9.8 Hp MFS9.8BEFTL Outboard Motor

Need power tilt on a long shaft? The 2018 Tohatsu 9.8 HP MFS9.8BEFTL combines a 20-inch shaft, electric start, and power-operated tilt across 5 trim positions, at roughly 105 lbs. It's built for boaters who want to raise and lower the motor at the push of a button rather than wrestling a manual tilt lever, while keeping the twin-cylinder four-stroke's quiet, fuel-efficient character.

What power tilt changes

Power tilt is driven off the same alternator that supports electric start, so plan your battery and charging setup with that extra draw in mind. The tilt mechanism gives 5 trim positions for dialing in running angle across different loads and speeds, a level of adjustment the manual-tilt versions in this family don't offer. Steering friction is adjustable for feel, and shifting stays simple with a forward-neutral-reverse control up near the cowl.

Matched propeller and fit

This long-shaft, power-tilt model swaps the standard three-blade aluminum wheel for a four-blade, high-thrust propeller, suited to heavier boats or those needing extra push at low speed. Confirm your transom height matches the 20-inch shaft, and check your wiring harness can support the power tilt circuit before installing. A full thru-cowl manual start is retained as a backup even with power tilt fitted.

Does it still start manually if needed? Yes, that backup is built in.

Warranty? Covered for 5 years by Tohatsu.

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