SUZUKI 9.9 HP DF9.9BL2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale is the plain, lightest-on-the-wallet way into a new Suzuki 9.9 horsepower four stroke. It is a twin cylinder tiller outboard with a 20 inch long shaft, pull start and manual tilt. We hold it new in the crate, the price is on this page, and we ship it worldwide.

There is no electric start, no power tilt and no wiring to fit. That is the appeal. Fewer parts mean fewer things to fail, and a lower price. You still get Suzuki’s fuel injection, which is rare at this size, and a motor that starts the same way every time. Delivery is quoted to your door before you pay.

Read on for the specs, the model code, the boats that suit a long shaft 9.9 and what to do on day one. If you are choosing between several 9.9 variants, we also explain how this one differs from its neighbours.

Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale: Specifications

Weight and rpm figures vary slightly between Suzuki’s market sheets, so treat the plate on your motor as final. Suzuki lists its small outboards on the official 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page if you want to compare them.

Who Should Buy the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

This is a motor for people who value simplicity. It suits you if your boat has a transom around 20 inches, you steer with a tiller, and you are happy to pull a cord. It does not suit you if you want a button, a wheel or a lift on the tilt.

Our typical customers are owners of 14 to 17 foot aluminium boats, small fibreglass skiffs, workboats on rivers and lakes, and sailors who want a spare motor for the dinghy or the stern bracket. Some buy two, one for the boat and one as a spare in the shed.

Reading the Model Code

DF is the Suzuki four stroke prefix. 9.9 is the horsepower. B is the engine generation. L is the 20 inch long shaft. The 2 at the end is the production series.

No E, so no electric start. No T, so no power tilt. No H or X or S, so the shaft is the middle length. No W, so the cowl is black. When a code is short like this one, the motor is basic and light. Add letters and you add features and weight.

What a Pull Start Really Means

People worry about the pull cord more than they need to. Suzuki’s injection system helps the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale start on the first or second pull when warm, and the engine has a light flywheel and a smooth recoil. Open the throttle slightly, squeeze the primer bulb until it is firm and pull with a steady stroke.

Where a pull start motor loses is in rough water or on a boat where you cannot stand. If you will often start the engine from a seated position in a swell, or if you have a bad shoulder, buy an electric start version instead. The Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 is this same long shaft with electric start and power tilt.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

Longer aluminium and fibreglass skiffs

A 20 inch shaft fits the standard transom on many 14 to 17 foot boats. It is the most common shaft length at this size. Check your own transom with a tape before you order.

Inflatables with a long transom

Some RIBs and inflatables are built with a long shaft transom. A 9.9 pushes a light one with two or three people at a good pace. Check the boat’s maximum power rating.

Sailboat stern brackets

Sailors often need a long shaft so the propeller stays in the water when the stern rises and falls in a chop. The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale also folds up neatly for storage in a locker if you remove it.

Backup and kicker motor

Many fishermen run a larger main engine and carry a 9.9 as a kicker for trolling. A fuel injected four stroke idles low and quiet, which fish do not mind.

Setting Up and Rigging

Fit the clamp screws to the transom evenly. Add a safety chain or cable. Then check the height. The anti-ventilation plate should sit level with the hull bottom or about an inch below on a flat transom. The right height helps the prop hold on to the water in turns.

There is nothing to wire. The motor needs a fuel tank and line, and you can start straight away. A standard external tank of roughly 12 litres usually comes with this class of motor, but ask us what ships with your order.

With no battery on the motor, you also save the weight and cost of one. If you later want lights, a fish finder or a trolling battery, you will have to supply those separately. This model has a small 12 volt alternator, but the alternator is only a trickle supply.

Break-in Habits for the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

Follow the owner’s manual. In practice that means varying the throttle for the first hours, avoiding long periods at full throttle, and changing the oil early. After the first few trips, check the gear oil level and look at the clamps.

New engines use a little more oil early on. That is normal. Keep an eye on the dipstick and top up if needed, but do not overfill.

The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale Compared With the Short Shaft Version

The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale and the Suzuki DF9.9BES2 share a power head. The difference is the shaft and how they start. The BES2 has a 15 inch shaft and electric start. The BL2 has a 20 inch shaft and a pull cord only.

If your transom is a 15 inch type and you buy the long shaft, the lower unit will sit too deep and drag. If your transom is a 20 inch type and you buy the short shaft, the prop will suck air. Neither error is cheap to fix, so measure first.

Choosing a Propeller

A prop should let the motor reach the top end of the 5,000 to 6,000 rpm range at full throttle with your usual load. Over revving means too little pitch. Not reaching the range means too much. A lightly loaded dinghy wants more pitch than a loaded workboat.

Tell us your boat, your normal load and where you boat. We will suggest a starting prop. The Suzuki genuine parts and accessories page lists propellers, filters and service items.

Looking After a Small Outboard

Here is the routine for a Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale that keeps it running for years.

• Flush with fresh water after every trip in salt or dirty water.
• Change the engine oil each year, or at the interval in the manual.
• Change the gear oil once a season. Milky oil means water got in.
• Replace the anode when it is about half gone.
• Replace the water pump impeller every couple of seasons.
• Look at the fuel filter and the spark plugs once a year.
• Grease the clamp screws and the swivel bracket.

Do the same when the motor is stored and it will be ready on the first pull next spring.

Fuel and Storage

Use fresh fuel of the grade the manual specifies. Do not let blended fuel sit in the tank for months. If the boat will rest for a while, add a stabiliser or run the motor until the fuel in the line is used up.

Carry the motor and store it in the position the manual shows. Laying a small outboard on the wrong side can send oil where it should not go.

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale Right for You? Common Questions Before Buying

Some questions come up on almost every enquiry we get for this motor, so here are the answers.

Will it plane my boat? That depends on hull weight, load and prop. A 9.9 will plane many light boats of 12 to 15 feet. A heavy boat may only reach displacement speed or slow planing. Tell us the boat and we will tell you honestly.

Can I add electric start later? No. Buy the electric start version if you may want it.

Can I fit a remote control? This is a tiller model. For wheel steering, pick a remote model such as the Suzuki DF9.9BTL2.

Is it good in salt water? Yes, with fresh water flushing and anodes kept fresh.

How the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale Runs on the Water

A twin cylinder 327 cc engine sounds small, and it is, but the motor is geared at 2.08:1 so it can turn a decent size propeller. That gives good push for the weight. On a light skiff you notice the bow lift quickly. On a heavier boat you notice it pulls steadily rather than fast.

At idle it runs quiet and even. Because the fuel injection looks after the mixture, there is no choke to pull and no hunting while it warms. The tiller twist grip is progressive, so you can trickle along at a fishing pace and then open it up.

In a chop, a long shaft keeps the prop deeper than a short shaft would. That makes the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale the sensible pick on boats that pitch or on sailboats with a stern that rises and falls.

Measuring Your Transom for the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

Put a straight edge across the top of the transom and measure straight down to the bottom of the hull. Do it at the centreline. About 20 inches means a long shaft. Closer to 15 inches means short. Closer to 25 inches means extra long.

Do not guess from the old motor. Someone may have fitted the wrong one, or packed the transom with a block of wood. If you are not sure, send us a photo of the transom with a tape on it and we will confirm.

Running Costs of the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

The purchase price is only part of it. Over a few years you will spend on fuel, oil, a gear oil change, a new impeller and an anode or two. These are all small items on a motor this size. Fuel burn depends on the hull, load, prop and how you drive, so we will not publish a number we cannot stand behind.

What we can say is that a fuel injected four stroke does not use premix, does not smoke and does not foul plugs the way a worn two stroke does. Owners who switch from old carburettor motors tell us the saving is real.

Winter Layup for the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

• Flush the motor with fresh water and let it drain.
• Run it until the fuel in the system is used, or add stabiliser to the tank.
• Change the engine oil so old acid does not sit in the sump.
• Grease the clamp screws, swivel and throttle linkage.
• Store it in the position the manual shows, in a dry place.
• Check the pull cord and replace it if it is frayed.

Do this and a Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale will start in spring without a service call.

Choosing This Motor Over a Bigger or Smaller One

A 9.9 sits in a sweet spot. It is light enough to lift off by hand onto a car boot, strong enough to move a small boat with a couple of adults, and it comes with the engineering of a larger motor. For a lighter motor, look at the Suzuki DF6AL2. For more power on a similar frame, the Suzuki DF15AEL2 is worth a look.

Check your boat’s rated maximum horsepower on its capacity plate before you decide. Do not exceed it.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not start. Check the kill switch lanyard, the fuel line connections and the primer bulb. Make sure the tank vent is open.

Starts then dies. Usually fuel starvation. Check the tank vent, the filter and for a kink in the hose.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with a thin wire. If it stays weak, check the impeller before running hard.

Will not reach full revs. Look at the prop and motor height first.

Salt Water and Climate Notes

In salt water, flush after every trip and wipe the cowl. In hot climates, watch the tell-tale and keep silt out of the cooling system. In cold climates, drain the water pump and gearcase of water before a freeze and use fresh oil.

Warranty and Paperwork

The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale ships with Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on region and on whether you use the motor for leisure or work. Keep your receipt and service records. Ask us about warranty in your country before ordering.

What Comes in the Box

• Suzuki DF9.9BL2 outboard motor
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork
• Standard Suzuki fittings from the factory

A propeller, fuel tank and line depend on stock and market. Ask before you order and we will tell you exactly what comes with your motor.

Lifting and Carrying the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

At roughly 99 lb it is a two hand lift, and a one person job only if you are fit and the boat is close. Most owners fit it once for the season and leave it. If you take it off every trip, get a motor bracket for the wall and a lifting handle. Lift with your legs and keep the lower unit pointing down so water drains out of the leg.

On a trailered boat, leave the motor tilted down on the transom and fit a transom saver or a support bar for long drives. A motor hanging at the end of its tilt lock on a bumpy road can wear the lock and the transom.

Why We Sell the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale Without Frills

We stock every 9.9 variant, from the basic to the fully loaded. This one is for the customer who tells us on the phone, “I just want a motor that works.” Each extra letter on a model code is another system that can need attention. The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale has the fewest. That is a perfectly good reason to choose it.

It is also the easiest 9.9 to sell on later. Buyers of used small outboards look for simple, clean, well kept motors with a known service history. Keep your receipts.

Ask Us First

If you are not sure the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale is the right match for your boat, just ask. Send the boat length, hull type, transom height and the number of people you normally carry. We reply with an honest answer, even if it means recommending a different model.

Shipping the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

The Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale is packed in its factory carton. We book freight to your nearest port or airport, or to your door where possible. A written delivery quote comes before you pay anything. Once it ships you get tracking and copies of the export documents. If you use your own freight forwarder, we hand the carton over to them.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

• Measure transom height and confirm a 20 inch shaft fits.
• Check the boat’s maximum horsepower and weight rating.
• Decide between pull start and electric start.
• Decide between manual and power tilt.
• Tell us your country for a shipping quote.

Buying the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is shown on this page. You get a delivery quote for your country before you commit, so there are no surprises. We ship worldwide and prepare the export paperwork.

Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, learn more about us, or send a question on the contact page.

Other Motors Worth a Look

• All 9.9 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF9.9BES2, 15 inch shaft, electric start
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2, 20 inch shaft, electric start and power tilt
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHX2, 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF9.9BTL2, remote steering
• Suzuki DF15AEL2, 15 HP electric start
• Suzuki DF6AL2, 6 HP long shaft
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog has guides on rigging and care. Suzuki’s global marine site at globalsuzuki.com shows the full range.

FAQ: Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale new?

Yes. New, in the factory carton, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale?

20 inch, the L long shaft.

Does the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale have electric start?

No. It is manual pull start.

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale tiller or remote?

Tiller handle steering.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale?

About 99 lb, or 45 kg.

What displacement is the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale?

327 cc, or 20.0 cubic inches, in a twin cylinder four stroke.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale to my country?

We ship worldwide. Send us your location for a quote.

Final Word

If you want a light, simple, fuel injected tiller outboard on a long shaft transom and you are happy to pull a cord, the Suzuki DF9.9BL2 for sale is the straightforward buy. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will help you confirm the shaft and prop.