Tohatsu 9.8HP Sail Pro | MFS9.8BSPROEFUL

Tohatsu's Sail Pro badge on the MFS9.8BSPROEFUL marks it as purpose-built for sailboat auxiliary duty: a 25-inch ultra-long shaft, electric start, and a listed weight of 95 lbs, heavier than some siblings in this engine family because of the extra shaft length and sailboat-specific tuning that comes with it.

Why "Sail Pro" and why 25 inches

Sailboat wells and transoms typically sit well above the waterline, which is exactly what a 25-inch shaft is built to reach on this engine. The Sail Pro designation signals Tohatsu tuned this specific configuration for that auxiliary role rather than for jon boats or skiffs, where a shorter shaft usually does the job instead.

Power and upkeep

This is a two-cylinder, 209cc four-stroke fed by a carburetor, with full throttle between 5000 and 6000 rpm. Electric start is the only starting method listed for this configuration, so plan your battery accordingly before heading out for the season. In the crate you'll find the propeller, a fuel tank and line rated 3.1 gallons, a service tool kit, a stop-switch lanyard, an owner's manual, and the charging hardware electric start depends on; all of it is backed by a 5-year Tohatsu warranty.

Is a manual backup start included? This listing names electric start only.

What shaft length does Sail Pro use here? 25 inches, the longest offered in this family.