Tohatsu 9.8hp Outboard | Tiller, Manual Start, 20" Shaft | MFS9.8CL

Tohatsu 9.8hp Outboard MFS9.8CL

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SKU#
MFS9.8CL
MSRP: $2,867.00
PRICE: $2,466.00
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Shipping:
LTL (Freight Truck)
Model:
MFS9.8CL
Horsepower:
9.8hp
Throttle / Shift:
Tiller
Starter:
Manual
Shaft:
20" Long
Trim & Tilt:
Manual
Rotation:
Standard
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MSRP: $2,867.00
PRICE: $2,466.00
(You save $401.00 )
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  • Description

    The Tohatsu MFS9.8CL is a 9.8hp four-stroke outboard with tiller steering, manual pull start, and a 20" long shaft, weighing 87 lbs. A good match for inflatables, jon boats, small aluminum boats and sailboats, or as a kicker on a larger boat. As an authorized Tohatsu dealer, Boat Specialists sells it new with the full Tohatsu 5-year warranty.

    The new 9.8hp is Tohatsu's first battery-less EFI motor in the 200cc class and the lightest 2-cylinder 9.8hp on the market. Compared with the previous MFS9.8B, it uses 35% less fuel and makes 20% more torque, and it borrows proven features from Tohatsu's other portable outboards, including an easy-to-use flushing port and a newly designed carrying handle.

    Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Key Features

      • Lightest 9.8hp EFI outboard in the industry
      • 35% less fuel consumption than the previous model, MFS9.8B
      • 20% more torque than the previous model, MFS9.8B
      • First battery-less EFI system in a 9.8hp outboard
      • Water-cooled fuel pump
      • Standard tiller handle
      • Newly designed carrying handle for tiller models
      • Easy-to-use flushing port
      • Improved crankcase ventilation system
      • Improved center of gravity

    Tohatsu MFS9.8CL FAQ

    What size boat is the Tohatsu MFS9.8CL for?

    A good match for inflatables, jon boats, small aluminum boats and sailboats, or as a kicker on a larger boat. Always check your boat's capacity plate for its maximum horsepower and weight.

    Do I need a short or long shaft?

    Measure your transom from the top edge straight down to the bottom of the hull: about 15" calls for a short shaft, 20" for a long shaft, and 25" for an extra-long shaft. The MFS9.8CL has a 20" long shaft. Not sure? Call or text us at (805) 644-6290 and we'll help you choose.

    What comes with the MFS9.8CL?

    Standard features and included items: propeller, external fuel tank (3.1 gal), fuel line hose, service tool kit & parts, stop switch lanyard, and owner's manual.

    What warranty does it come with?

    It's covered by the Tohatsu 5-year warranty. See our Brand Warranties page for details, and ask about extended warranties.

    Do you offer financing?

    Yes. Financing is available on new outboards. See our Financing page to learn more and apply online, or call or text (805) 644-6290.

    Can you install and service it?

    Yes. We service what we sell. Our certified technicians handle rigging, repowers and routine service at our Ventura parts and service center. Call or text (805) 644-6290, or book an appointment online.

    Why Buy from Boat Specialists

    • Family owned and operated since 1976
    • Authorized Tohatsu outboard dealer
    • We service what we sell, with certified technicians at our Ventura parts and service center
    • Showrooms in Ventura and Richmond, CA. Call or text (805) 644-6290, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm PT
  • SPECIFICATIONS

    Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Specifications

      • Engine Type: Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Four-Stroke
      • Horsepower: 9.8hp
      • Cylinders: 2 cyl
      • Shaft Length: 20" Long
      • Steering: Tiller
      • Starter: Manual
      • Weight: 87 lbs
      • Full Throttle Range: 5300 - 6200 rpm
      • Displacement: 209cc
      • Induction System: EFI
      • Warranty: Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty

    Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Standard Features

      • Propeller
      • External Fuel Tank (3.1 gal)
      • Fuel Line Hose
      • Service Tool Kit & Parts
      • Stop Switch Lanyard
      • Owner's Manual

The Tohatsu MFS9.8CL is a 9.8hp four-stroke outboard with tiller steering, manual pull start, and a 20" long shaft, weighing 87 lbs. A good match for inflatables, jon boats, small aluminum boats and sailboats, or as a kicker on a larger boat. As an authorized Tohatsu dealer, Boat Specialists sells it new with the full Tohatsu 5-year warranty.

The new 9.8hp is Tohatsu's first battery-less EFI motor in the 200cc class and the lightest 2-cylinder 9.8hp on the market. Compared with the previous MFS9.8B, it uses 35% less fuel and makes 20% more torque, and it borrows proven features from Tohatsu's other portable outboards, including an easy-to-use flushing port and a newly designed carrying handle.

Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Key Features

    • Lightest 9.8hp EFI outboard in the industry
    • 35% less fuel consumption than the previous model, MFS9.8B
    • 20% more torque than the previous model, MFS9.8B
    • First battery-less EFI system in a 9.8hp outboard
    • Water-cooled fuel pump
    • Standard tiller handle
    • Newly designed carrying handle for tiller models
    • Easy-to-use flushing port
    • Improved crankcase ventilation system
    • Improved center of gravity

Tohatsu MFS9.8CL FAQ

What size boat is the Tohatsu MFS9.8CL for?

A good match for inflatables, jon boats, small aluminum boats and sailboats, or as a kicker on a larger boat. Always check your boat's capacity plate for its maximum horsepower and weight.

Do I need a short or long shaft?

Measure your transom from the top edge straight down to the bottom of the hull: about 15" calls for a short shaft, 20" for a long shaft, and 25" for an extra-long shaft. The MFS9.8CL has a 20" long shaft. Not sure? Call or text us at (805) 644-6290 and we'll help you choose.

What comes with the MFS9.8CL?

Standard features and included items: propeller, external fuel tank (3.1 gal), fuel line hose, service tool kit & parts, stop switch lanyard, and owner's manual.

What warranty does it come with?

It's covered by the Tohatsu 5-year warranty. See our Brand Warranties page for details, and ask about extended warranties.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Financing is available on new outboards. See our Financing page to learn more and apply online, or call or text (805) 644-6290.

Can you install and service it?

Yes. We service what we sell. Our certified technicians handle rigging, repowers and routine service at our Ventura parts and service center. Call or text (805) 644-6290, or book an appointment online.

Why Buy from Boat Specialists

  • Family owned and operated since 1976
  • Authorized Tohatsu outboard dealer
  • We service what we sell, with certified technicians at our Ventura parts and service center
  • Showrooms in Ventura and Richmond, CA. Call or text (805) 644-6290, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm PT

Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Specifications

    • Engine Type: Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Four-Stroke
    • Horsepower: 9.8hp
    • Cylinders: 2 cyl
    • Shaft Length: 20" Long
    • Steering: Tiller
    • Starter: Manual
    • Weight: 87 lbs
    • Full Throttle Range: 5300 - 6200 rpm
    • Displacement: 209cc
    • Induction System: EFI
    • Warranty: Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty

Tohatsu MFS9.8CL Standard Features

    • Propeller
    • External Fuel Tank (3.1 gal)
    • Fuel Line Hose
    • Service Tool Kit & Parts
    • Stop Switch Lanyard
    • Owner's Manual

Disclaimer: Images displayed on this site are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately reflect the exact boat or outboard model available. Specifications, features, and configurations can vary. We strongly recommend reviewing all details with a member of our sales team to ensure clarity before purchase or deposit.

Additional Prep/DMV Info

Dealer Engine Prep

Dealer Engine Prep is required to validate the warranty and ensure a working engine. Prep includes completing a full Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) checklist, test-run performed in a tank for quality assurance, and re-crating for shipment. Outboards picked up in-store may be stand-alone and no longer in the box or crate.

Pre-Delivery Inspection

Pre-delivery Inspection is required to validate the warranty and includes the necessary services & products used on each new vessel to ensure quality performance prior to delivery.

For rigged vessels: Boat Specialists will install a deep cycle marine battery, rig all steering components, and complete an electrical and systems check. A full system check includes filling the motor with oil, fluids, and fuel, then a test run performed in a tank for quality assurance.

Once everything is tuned and prepared, a sea trial is performed to achieve the ideal RPM-to-top-speed ratio, ensuring the boat gets on plane properly and all systems operate on water. Afterward, full detail is performed on the exterior, deck, and hull to be turn-key ready for the customer.

DMV Registration On Boats and Trailers - For California Residents Only

Boat Specialists will take care of your CA DMV registration including signing a Power of Attorney for each registration. We will mail temporary paperwork with the documents that require the customer's signature. The customer is to sign and return the documents in the envelope provided. Once we have received the paperwork, we will submit all required documents to the DMV to complete registration.

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