Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BS5 Outboard Motor

Description

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is a new 9.9 HP Suzuki four stroke with fuel injection, a pull start, a tiller and a 15 inch short shaft. It ships in Suzuki’s factory crate. You will find the price on this page, and we deliver worldwide after you have seen and agreed the shipping cost.

Think of it as the small boat owner’s 9.9. It clamps onto a low transom, starts without a battery and weighs about 96 lb, so it can come off the boat at the end of the day. Inflatables, tenders, car top boats and small lake boats with a 10 HP rule are where we send most of these.

A Quick Look at the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale

Here is the short version for people in a hurry who want the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale in a nutshell. The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale has two cylinders, 327 cc, and Suzuki’s battery free EFI with Lean Burn. It has manual tilt with five pin positions and shallow water drive. The gear ratio is 2.08:1 and it should rev between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm at full throttle with the right prop.

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale comes with a portable fuel tank and line. It does not need a battery. It does not charge one either, unless you add Suzuki’s optional lighting coil. And it is legal on most waters where outboards are capped at 10 HP.

What DF9.9BS5 Stands For

We get asked this every week, so here it is in plain terms for the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale.

• DF tells you it is a Suzuki four stroke.
• 9.9 is the horsepower.
• B is the injected generation of the Suzuki 9.9.
• S is short shaft, about 15 inches.
• 5 marks the current production series.

An E would add electric start. A T would add power tilt with remote controls. An H with a T means tiller with power tilt. A W would mean a white cowl. None of those apply here. The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is the base short shaft 9.9, and for many owners the base model is exactly what they want.

Full Specifications

Weights listed by different sources vary by a pound or two. Suzuki’s own lineup of small motors is on its 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page.

Boats and Uses for the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale

Inflatables and RIB tenders

A 3 to 3.6 metre inflatable with a hard or air floor is the most common home for the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale. Many of those boats are rated for 10 to 15 HP. A 9.9 gets two people on the plane and keeps fuel use low on the run from the anchorage to shore.

Small aluminium boats

Twelve to fourteen foot tinnies with a 15 inch transom suit the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale well. With one or two people the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale gives a decent cruise and a slow, steady troll.

Lakes with a 10 HP limit

On water with a 10 HP cap, you cannot legally fit a 15, so the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is the one to have. The 9.9 is the biggest you can run. Because it shares the 327 cc block with Suzuki’s 15, it does not feel strained when pushing a full boat.

Square stern canoes and work punts

Some larger square stern canoes and flat punts are rated for a 9.9. Check the plate. On light hulls, weight matters, and the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is one of the lightest 9.9s on the market.

Living With It Day to Day

Starting without a battery

Neutral, squeeze the bulb, lanyard on, pull. That is it. The EFI sets the mixture and there is no choke knob. A decompressor reduces the pull effort, so you do not need a big arm. Most owners tell us the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale starts first pull once it is warm.

Quiet running

On the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale, exhaust leaves through the prop hub under the water. At trolling speed you hear water noise more than engine. That matters to anglers who fish quiet shallows and to sailors who share a crowded anchorage.

Fuel use

The Lean Burn control trims fuel at steady part throttle. On a typical day the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale uses a fraction of what an old two stroke of the same size burned, and you do not mix oil into the fuel.

Shallow water drive

Lock the leg of the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale in a partly raised position and you can idle across sand bars, weed and mud flats without burying the skeg. It is a small feature that tender owners use all the time.

Protection systems

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale watches oil pressure, temperature and rpm. If something is wrong, it cuts power and warns you. That has saved plenty of motors from a blocked water intake.

Why a 9.9 and Not a 6 or a 15

This is the choice most buyers wrestle with, so here is how we explain it across the counter.

A 6 HP is lighter, about 55 lb, and lovely on a small dinghy. But it will not plane most inflatables with two adults. It pushes, it does not lift. If you want to get on the plane, the 6 is too small.

A 15 HP on the same 327 cc block weighs about the same as the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale. It has more top speed and more push with a load. If your hull is rated for 15 and there is no 10 HP rule where you boat, the 15 is worth a look.

The 9.9 sits between. It planes light boats, it is legal under 10 HP limits, and it uses a little less fuel than the 15 at the same speed. Some insurance and licensing rules also treat motors under 10 HP differently, which can matter in some places. Check your local rules. For a lot of owners, the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is the sensible middle.

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale as a Yacht Tender Motor

Cruising sailors are among our steadiest buyers of the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale. The reasons are practical.

• No battery to manage. A tender with no electrics is one less thing to fail on a long passage.
• Light enough to lift. At about 96 lb, it can go on and off the stern rail with a small crane or a halyard and a bit of care.
• Planes a loaded dinghy. Two people and a week of groceries get to shore much faster than with a 6.
• Reliable starts. EFI does not mind sitting on a rail in the sun for weeks the way a small carburettor does.

When lifting it, always use the carry handle and a sling on the bracket, not the tiller arm. Keep the leg pointing down while it swings over so water drains from the cooling passages. Store it on a stern rail mount with the leg down and a cover over the cowl.

On a long cruise, carry a spare prop, a plug and a lanyard for the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale in the tender bag. Parts can be hard to find in a small harbour.

What Speeds to Expect

Speed depends on hull, load and prop more than on the motor, so take these as rough numbers from our customers, not promises.

• 12 foot aluminium boat, one person: often around 15 to 18 mph.
• 3.1 metre inflatable with air floor, one person: mid teens mph.
• Same inflatable with two adults: around 10 to 14 mph once on the plane.
• Heavy RIB with four people: displacement speed, around 5 to 6 mph.

At idle in gear, the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale trolls slowly enough for most fishing. A trolling plate slows it further if you need it.

What You Need Besides the Motor

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is close to complete in the crate. Here is the short list of extras we suggest.

• Spare propeller and a small bag with a spare plug and lanyard.
• Transom protection pad for inflatables, so the clamp screws do not mark the transom board.
• Safety line or a chain from the motor to the boat in case the clamps loosen.
• Clamp lock if you leave the tender at a public dock.
• Fuel stabiliser for any fuel that sits more than a few weeks.
• Motor stand or wall bracket for storage at home.

If you want to run a sounder or navigation lights, the optional charging coil gives about 6 amps. You still need a small battery to store the power. Genuine Suzuki items are in the Suzuki genuine parts and accessories range.

Choosing the Right Prop

The stock prop works for most tenders and small boats, but not all. Use the rpm check. Full throttle, normal load, look at the revs. The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale should land between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm.

• Below 5,000: the pitch is too high. Go down an inch or two.
• Hitting the limiter: pitch is too low. Go up an inch.
• Heavy inflatable with three or four people: a lower pitch is almost always better.

Suzuki also offers high thrust style props that fit the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale for the 9.9 that suit heavy displacement boats and sailboats. Ask us what fits before ordering.

Check Your Transom Height

This motor is a short shaft. It fits transoms of about 15 inches. Measuring takes one minute and saves a lot of trouble when the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale arrives.

1. Find the centre of the transom where the motor will clamp.
2. Put the end of a tape measure on top of the transom.
3. Measure straight down to the bottom of the hull, keeping the tape vertical.

Around 15 inches, you are in the right place. Around 20 inches, choose the Suzuki DF9.9BL5 long shaft instead. With the motor fitted, the cavitation plate should be level with the bottom of the hull or a touch below.

On inflatables, measure inside the motor mount, not along the tubes. Some 3.8 metre RIBs have a long shaft transom, so never assume.

Break-In Steps

Treat the first ten hours on your Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale with a bit of care.

1. First two hours: under half throttle, changing speed often.
2. Third hour: up to three quarters, with short runs at full throttle.
3. Hours four to ten: normal use, without long periods flat out.

Check the oil level on the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale each time you go out during break-in. At 20 hours, change the engine oil and gear oil. It is a cheap job and it clears the fine particles every new engine makes.

Service Intervals

These are the intervals we give with each Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale. Your manual has the final say.

Tender motors like the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale often do very few hours but a lot of salt exposure. In that case the yearly service matters more than the hour count.

Salt Water Habits That Pay Off

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is designed to work in salt water. To keep it that way:

• Flush it with fresh water through the flushing port after every outing in salt.
• Hose the outside and the clamp bracket.
• Tilt the leg out of the water when the tender is tied up.
• Replace the anodes when about half is gone.
• Keep a can of anti corrosion spray on board and use it under the cowl monthly.

On yachts, tenders often hang on the stern for weeks. A quick rinse with a bucket of fresh water down the leg is better than nothing when a hose is not handy.

Winter Lay Up

Before a long break, run the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale on stabilised fuel for ten minutes. Change the engine oil warm. Change the gear oil and check it for water. Flush it, let it drain upright, and spray the powerhead. Store it standing up in a dry place. In spring, fresh fuel and a quick check of the plug get it going.

Fuel Tank and Line Tips

The portable tank in the crate is a good one. A few habits keep it trouble free with the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale.

• Open the vent screw before you start and close it when you transport the tank.
• Keep the tank in the shade if you can. Heat ages fuel faster.
• Do not run the line under heavy gear where it can be pinched.
• Check the primer bulb for cracks every season. They perish in sunlight.
• Put a small water separating filter in the line if your local fuel is often wet.

Workshop Tips From Our Bench

After rigging and servicing many of these, a few small things stand out.

• Grease the clamp screw threads once a season. Salt seizes them otherwise.
• Write the serial number of your Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale somewhere safe. It helps with parts and with insurance if it is stolen.
• Keep a spare spark plug in a zip bag with the plug spanner. You will not need it often, but when you do it saves the day.
• Look at the prop each time you clean the boat. Small dings are easy to fix if caught early.
• Do not use car oil in the gearcase. Use marine gear oil only.

Problems Owners Call Us About

No start

Lanyard, bulb, tank vent, fresh fuel. In that order. If the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale still will not go, fit a new plug and try again.

Surges at idle

On the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale this is usually fuel that has sat too long or a fuel line drawing air at a loose connector. Push the connector on firmly and try fresh fuel.

No tell tale water

Clear the small outlet with wire. If it is still dry, stop the motor and check the intake grilles. A worn impeller is the next suspect.

Prop slips under load

The rubber hub prop on the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale can slip after a hard strike. If revs climb but the boat slows, have the hub checked or fit the spare.

Motor kicks up in reverse

Set the tilt lock lever on the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale to the run position before reversing.

Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale vs Nearby Models

• Suzuki DF9.9BES5: the same short shaft 9.9 with electric start and 12 amp charging. Needs a battery.
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHS5: short shaft tiller with power tilt and electric start, for heavier boats.
• Suzuki DF15AS5: same block at 15 HP, almost the same weight. Choose it if there is no horsepower cap.
• Suzuki DF6AS5: lighter 6 HP for small dinghies.

Browse every model on our 9.9 HP Suzuki page or the full Suzuki outboard range.

Buying the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale From Our Shop

We are an outboard retailer that ships new motors worldwide. The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale leaves us in its original Suzuki crate, never opened or run.

1. Order online, or write to us through the contact page.
2. Send your delivery address. We quote air or sea freight and give a delivery estimate.
3. Pay once you accept the quote.
4. We ship, and you receive tracking until delivery.

Duties and import taxes on the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale are set by your country and paid on arrival. We provide shipping documents for customs. See our refund and return policy and terms and conditions for the details.

Warranty

Every Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale comes with Suzuki’s limited factory warranty. The length and terms depend on the region where it is registered and on how it is used. Ask us for the terms in your country. For Suzuki’s worldwide marine network, see Suzuki Marine global.

In the Crate

• Suzuki DF9.9BS5 outboard
• Aluminium propeller
• Portable fuel tank, hose and primer bulb
• Stop switch lanyard
• Tool kit
• Owner’s manual and warranty card

Before You Order

• Transom measured at about 15 inches.
• Boat rated for at least 9.9 HP.
• Pull start and tiller steering suit you.
• You have decided if you need the optional charging coil.
• Delivery address and import rules checked.

You can read what other buyers say on our reviews page, and learn more about the shop on about us.

Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale: FAQ

Will the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 plane my inflatable?

With one or two people on a 3 to 3.4 metre inflatable, the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale usually does. With four adults it may struggle to plane and a lower pitch prop helps.

Does it need a battery to run?

No. The EFI on the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale powers itself from the flywheel.

Can I add electric start later?

On the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale it is not a practical change. Choose the electric start model if you want it.

How heavy is it?

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale weighs about 96 lb. Two people can carry it with ease using the handle.

What oil does it use?

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale takes four stroke marine oil in 10W-30 or 10W-40, about one litre.

How long is shipping?

Air freight for the Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is often one to two weeks. Sea freight takes longer. We give you a timeline with the quote.

Order Your Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for Sale

The Suzuki DF9.9BS5 for sale is the easy, battery free 9.9 for tenders and small boats. The price is on this page. Send your address for a worldwide shipping quote, or browse the shop and the blog first.