2021 Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard unboxing and first start up 

Glad I can be of service 😊

Good to know, thank you!

Thank you! Is it really? Tohatsu is one of the cheapest brands here in the US. Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha are far more expensive

Cos 2 stroke cheap...😁😁😁

Here is the us, 2 stroke engines are no longer being made or imported. All the new outboards being made now are 4 stroke.

@@ErickMartinSucre same like s'pore. 2028 no more 2 stroke bike..

I see. They are getting rid of 2 strokes as well.

A good point indeed.

The 9.9 is efi also, can be upgraded to 20hp with computer change. The 9.8 is still using the carb both are good motors the efi will need a computer to troubleshoot if any issue comes up the 9.8 is pretty simple to fix repair yourself

Very true

Thank you kindly! Little by little, you'll see yourself upgrading as you go. Been doing this for 4 years now.

Thank you! Yeah, I took me a little while to make it. I should be able to me the first water run video in the next few week weather permitting

Thank you! Yes, it is possible we may cross paths. I plan on taking it to the water for the first on Shell Key soon. Hopefully in the next few weeks.

Actually, the spark plugs come pre-gapped already, unless you're using an off brand. Let me grab one of my extras and see of ir shows the gap.

Ok, I have in hand an NGK 3481 DCPR6E spark plug, and it has a gap of 0.030 of an inch.

Very nice! It'll be a little while when I get the chance to take it fast.

I have, kinda. I got a Hangkai 12hp, which is a 9.8hp Tohatsu clone, and it's been awesome!

Do you find the 9.8 performance better than the 4 stroke? BTW, I'm also a big fan of Tohatsu.

@@jamesdavidsmith4033 Yes! Very much so. It is a 2-stroke, which has the same weight as my 6hp Tohatsu, and it has a bit more torque than the 4-stroke. The Hangkai isn't without its flaws though. I made a quick video showing that. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dWezpNo8oys.html

​@@ErickMartinSucre 😎

Thank you very much!

You're looking at an average of 40 miles.

@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you Erick. Happy and safe boating!

Thank you 😊

Dude, I did! First time in the water and my hat flies off my head lol.

Noted!!

Thank you! No, this one does not have a has meter. It is 3 gallons so that would be around 40 nautical miles on plane.

Thank you! I hope to put it o the water soon. Gotta run the 10-hour break-in period.

I say Tohatsu since it has a less fancy design and it is a few pounds lighter. Or you could do what I did, I bought a Hangkai 12hp 2-stroke that has the same power, but the weight of my 6hp Tohatsu "60" pounds.

The Hangkai has a few drawbacks. The break-in period nust be done "10 hours", and the joints are not greased, other that it is a pretty awesome outboard. amzn.to/3V5e8LE

Unbox: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FNq32UJenJI.html

Water review: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Oe6oHNG7JYo.html

Yes it should. Like 22mph easy

I sold it some time ago, but I used both my 6hp and 9.8hp Tohatsu outboards on it. I used the 6hp when I was by myself and the 9.8 when I had a passenger with me. I currently have a Saturn SK385xl kaboat and a ZK380 Kaboat.

@@ErickMartinSucre thanks for your quick reply. Will the Saturn SK385XL get on a plane with 6 hp outboard and two adults?

@@vanseelife493 It could be if you downgrade the propeller to a lower pitch, one that will allow the engine to rev high and quick. Here is an example, I had a hard time making the BB290 plane with 2 ppl in it, but using a lower pitch on my 6hp, I was able to plane. The original prop for my 6hp was a 7.8x8, so I downgraded to a 7.8x7 and that did the trick.

Thank you! 😊 I'll start putting hours on it soon

It does.

Yes, it's very smooth even when revving it.

That one was around 90 pounds with all the oils and stuff in it.

Thank u​@@ErickMartinSucre

Anytime 😊

Thank you kindly! I plan on taking it to the water on the 16th weather permitting.

Si, el Nissan lo vendi a una mujer recientemente. Me voy a quedar con el Tohatsu 6hp y el Nuevo 9.8

Ok quiero comprarme un motor 6hp viendo tus videos me anime y compre un bote inflable ya le hice la registracion nada mas me falta un motor para probarlo en la Bahia de Tampa😀.Por cierto buenos videos sigue asi brother.Saludos👍🏼

Muchad gracias! Yo compro mis outboards en Onlineoutboards.com

I sold that one about a year ago. The 9.8 has the same power.

Get the 8/9.8hp model. Plenty power and not super heavy

@@ErickMartinSucre yep, i just ordered one, 1500 gbp. Brand new.

Nice!!! Great little motor.

Onlineoutboards.com

I know, I saw a video review and it showed that it came with. I'll be honest, I can't complain really, other retailers sells these for much more and I so happened to have some oil left for the 6hp outboard. All in all, I'm happy with it.

Awesome motor and easy to work on as well.

It's easy. There is a pin that can be removed on the bracket. I may need to make a video about it.

@@ErickMartinSucre Maybe you can include it in the oil change video. Much appreciated!

I'll make one just for it. Should be easy.

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wBSpNWmpyJc.html

@@karniskavva I had one lol

Hey! I am located in Central Florida, Kissimmee to be exact.

Oh, well I can answer that. Slow speeds are the same, but the 9.8 is much smoother, makes less noise. If you ride by yourself most of the time, the 6hp will do great.

@@ErickMartinSucre awesome thanks a lot!!

Anytime

I can only tell you the mistakes I have made. The issue I had was that the fuel line was not pushed in all the way. After it starts, you push the choke in and it should idle fine.

😀😀😀

This model requires to be laid on the tiller side. If laid on the opposite side, it could leak oil into the carb and cylinders. That happened to me once with my old 2005 9.9 Merc.

@@ErickMartinSucre Yeah my cylinders filled up with oil and I had to pull the spark plugs to blow it out. I never got a manual or anything , I was just told to lay it like that and that's how it was laying when I picked it up. Guess I'll try your way , thanks

@@MybackHurtz1 Glad I can be of help and be safe!

Haha!! Good little motor

Hahaha!! I use it as part of my workout routine

I got mine from onlineoutboards.com

@@ErickMartinSucre Thanks

@@ron5454 You're welcome

And didn’t you have a Mercury 9.9

And we both flooded our motors on the first start

@@jrbassin I did yes. That one was much heavier than this one. I say at least 10 pounds more since this one feels lighter. How do you like yours?

@@ErickMartinSucre I like it a lot. I also got mine over a other motor (Yamaha) for the weight

@@jrbassin I am happy to hear that. My main motivation was weight and this fits the bill. 84 pounds with all the oils, it's perfect

Thank you!! 8-)

I got it from Onlineoutboards site

@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you, Sir! I have seen their website. I'll check it...perfect simple engine for our 10' inflatable!

@@gckshea Personally I am quite happy with it. I currently use it on my Saturn ZK380 Kaboat and it's such a quiet little motor.

It seems like all the makers are going to fuel injection, heavier...complicated. I like that Tohatsu hangs in there with a carb version...it works!!! Damn the EPA/CARB emissions crap!

Yeah, most motors over 9.9 are going injection.

The very first one that appears is the one you want for inflatables. 15 inch "short shaft" no electronic control steering, just tiller handle. onlineoutboards.com/collections/tohatsu-9-8-hp-outboards/products/2022-tohatsu-9-8-hp-mfs9-8bs-outboard-motor

@@ErickMartinSucre Why not get a 20HP? It is like only 10-15lb heavier. You'd run it half way, should be a quieter ride? No?

@@Booboosik 9.8 is heavy enough for me to handle. Kep in mind the weight is dry, does not include the oils in the motor. With oil, its about 86 punds, while the 20 is 100

@@Booboosik Makes a massive difference when you are launching a boat by yourself, which I do often.

@@ErickMartinSucre I went with Suzuki 20HP model DF20ASW3.

I got mine from onlineoutboards

@@ErickMartinSucre hey man could I get the spects to tht engine I was really wanting th same 1 u got..looks like a champ of a outboard....I wld love to have 1 on my 1436...much thanks for all th info an help bro!!!

@@ericlewis8264 MODEL MFS9.8BS MODEL YEAR 2021 SKU MFS9.8BS-21 WEIGHT 81.5 lb MANUFACTURER Tohatsu COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 9.8hp SHAFT LENGTH 15" (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 209 cc (12.8 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM Digital CD Ignition INDUCTION SCAVENGING SOHC VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) OIL CAPACITY 27 fl. oz. (800 ml) LUBRICATION Wet Sump ALTERNATOR Optional 12V 80W 6A (installation required) COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED Yes GEAR RATIO 2.08:1 GEAR SHIFT Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) PROPELLER 8.5" Dia. X 8.0" Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum

thank you sir!!!

Happy to help ☺

Agreed! The only issue is that new outboards that are being sold now in the US are all 4 stroke.

@@ErickMartinSucre ohh so that means no more 2 stroke outboard comin in to states...

Nope!! I heard in a forum online that if the 2 stroke technology improves to meet emission regulations it may come back but it is not likely to happen.

4 Stroke

Tohatsu is capped in power with a 200+cc engine. The 9.9 has the bigger 300+cc engine that can get upto 20hp.

Ive read that the Mercury 9.9 is the same identical motor as the tohatsu 9.8. Does anyone know if this is true? My engine is a 2021 and thats what Im referring to. Thank you!

No, the 9.8hp has the 200+ cc motor, while the 9.9 has the 300+cc motor.

Thank you all. I ordered a carb for a 20hp merc and prop also. If this is correct, and its the 300+cc engine, it should accept the carb and like it. I will find out the beginning of the week when I swap the carb and Prop.

@@MrBronco333 Nice! If you happen to have Facebook, feel free to share some pics on my group "The Muddy Feet Oasis". I'll love to see it.

The 6hp is about 60 pounds wet. This one is about 84 pounds wet.

Is that mfs9.8bl..!! Erick.. if so it's about $1328.. 🤨

Tohatsu 9.8hp 2021 model. It was 2050 in onlineoutboards