Tohatsu 9.8HP | MFS9.8BEFL

This Tohatsu 9.8HP MFS9.8BEFL is a two-cylinder, 209 cc four-stroke with a 20-inch shaft, electric start with manual backup, and a listed weight of 91 lbs. It suits boats that need the longer shaft reach along with the convenience of push-button starting, rather than a pull cord every time you head out.

Who this motor fits

A 20-inch shaft is the mid-length option in this lineup, meant for standard transom heights. Full throttle runs between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm on a single carburetor, so this is a carbureted engine rather than fuel-injected. Electric start pulls from your boat's battery through a built-in charging system, with a manual pull-start kept as a backup if the battery ever lets you down on the water.

What ships with it

You get the propeller, a 3.1-gallon external tank, its fuel line, a tool kit and parts, a stop-switch lanyard, and an owner's manual in the box, plus the charging system that comes along with electric start. Tohatsu backs this motor with a 5-year warranty on top of all that equipment, the same term that applies across its outboard range generally.

Does it need its own battery mounted on the motor? No, electric start draws from your boat's battery rather than an internal one.

Is this engine fuel injected? No, it uses a carburetor.