Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BEL2

The Suzuki DF9.9BEL2 is a 9.9 hp four-stroke set up for tiller steering, push-button electric starting and a 20-inch long shaft, aimed at jon boats, skiffs and inflatables that sit a bit deeper in the water than average. It weighs 108.0 pounds, and the thru-cowling manual pull cord stays in place as a built-in backup, so a dead battery does not leave you stranded on the water.

Matching it to your boat

Confirm your transom calls for the long 20-inch shaft before ordering; a model built for a shorter shaft will not trim correctly on a taller transom, and swapping shaft lengths later is not a simple fix. The tiller handle carries a twist-grip throttle with its own tension adjuster, and a separate lever up front lets you dial in steering friction to taste.

Starting and day-to-day running

Electric start draws from a built-in 12-volt alternator rated at 145 watts, and the manual cord remains on hand for backup starts if the battery ever runs low. Fuel delivery is electronic injection rather than a carburetor, drawing from the included 3.1-gallon external tank, and the motor turns a 3-blade aluminum propeller 9.25 inches in diameter. Suzuki covers it with a three-year warranty.

Does it still have a pull-start option even with electric start fitted? Yes, the manual backup cord is retained on this model.

What size propeller comes with it? A 3-blade aluminum prop, 9.25 inches across.

Is a fuel tank included? Yes, a 3.1-gallon external tank with fuel line.

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