Tohatsu 9.9HP MFS9.9EL Outboard Motor

This Tohatsu 9.9 HP MFS9.9EL is a new four-stroke outboard with electric start and tiller steering, built around a 2-cylinder, 333cc block with electronic fuel injection. It is sized for small boats that want electric starting without the bulk of a remote-control rig.

Who it suits

At 97 pounds and a 20-inch shaft, this motor fits dinghies, small jon boats, and similar craft where tiller control is preferred over remote steering. The EFI system is tuned to a full-throttle range of 5400 to 6100 rpm.

What to check before buying

• Shaft length: this unit is built for a 20-inch transom.
• Starting: electric start via the tiller-mounted controls, not a pull cord.
• Induction: electronic fuel injection rather than a carburetor.

Is this a remote-steer motor? No, it is tiller steered.

What is the weight? 97 pounds.

What is the warranty? Tohatsu backs this model for 5 years.

Because the listing for this unit is mostly a specification sheet rather than marketing copy, the safest way to judge fit is by the numbers: 9.9 HP, electric start, tiller steering, and a 20-inch shaft length. Buyers who already run a smaller Tohatsu tiller motor will find the control layout and starting method familiar on this step-up model, and the 2-cylinder block keeps vibration down compared to a single-cylinder design at this output. Tohatsu outboards