SUZUKI 9.9 HP DF9.9BTHL2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

If you want every convenience Suzuki puts on a tiller 9.9, the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale is the one. It has a 20 inch long shaft, electric start, power tilt and a multi-function tiller handle. We sell it new in the factory carton, the price is on this page, and we ship worldwide.

On most small outboards the heavy parts of ownership are starting it and lifting the leg out of the water. This model takes care of both. You press a button to start, and a switch on the handle raises and lowers the motor. You quote the delivery before paying, and we handle the export paperwork.

This page covers the specs, what each letter in DF9.9BTHL2 stands for, the boats it suits, how the power tilt and starter work in practice, and what to check before you buy. We also say plainly when a cheaper 9.9 would do the job.

Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale: Specifications

Weights and rpm ranges are quoted slightly differently by market, so the plate on your motor and the manual are final. Suzuki lists its small motors on the official 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page.

Decoding DF9.9BTHL2

Take it letter by letter. DF means four stroke. 9.9 is the rating. B is the engine generation. T means power tilt on this size of motor. H means the tiller handle. L means the 20 inch long shaft. The final 2 is the production series.

Then check what is missing. No W, so the cowl is black. If you prefer white, there is the Suzuki DF9.9BTHLW2. No X, so the shaft is not the 25 inch type. No S, so it is not the 15 inch short type.

Power Tilt on the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Power tilt is the reason most people pay more for this model. Press the switch on the tiller handle and the motor lifts out of the water. Press again to lower it. You can also set one of five trim positions to suit the boat, and a lock pin holds the motor up for shallow beaching or trailering.

It is most useful when you launch from a beach, run in shallow rivers or moor in tidal water. Pulling a 120 pound outboard up by hand while standing in a small boat is not easy. With power tilt, you do it with a thumb.

Keep the lock pin and tilt rams clean, rinse them with fresh water after salt, and never use the power tilt as a jack to lift the boat.

Electric Start With a Backup Pull

This motor starts with the key or button. It needs a 12 volt battery to crank. If the battery is flat, you can start the motor through the cowling with the manual start. Having both makes it a motor you can trust on a cold morning or when a battery has died.

The 12 amp alternator charges the battery while you run, with a bit to spare for a small light or a fish finder. For a long day with a trolling motor or a larger electronics load, add a second battery and charge it separately.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Aluminium fishing boats from 14 to 17 feet

A 20 inch transom is the usual size for this type. The extra weight of the electrical parts is easy to carry on a small boat. Power tilt matters when you drive onto soft banks or shallow flats.

Light RIBs and inflatables with long transoms

If the transom is long shaft type, the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale gives the convenience of a larger motor. Do check the boat’s rated engine weight, because 123 lb on the transom is a lot for a very light inflatable.

Sailboat auxiliaries

On a pushpit bracket, power tilt lets you lift the leg clear when sailing, so there is no drag and no barnacles. Electric start helps when you need the motor now and the boat is pitching.

Pontoon and utility boats

Small pontoons, work platforms and ferry boats like the combination of a tiller and power tilt because several people use the same boat and not all of them are mechanics.

Where the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale Is More Than You Need

We want you to buy the right motor. If your boat lives on a trailer and you tilt the motor up once a week, the cheaper Suzuki DF9.9BL2 will do the job with a pull cord and manual tilt. If your transom is short, the Suzuki DF9.9BTHS2 has the same features in a 15 inch shaft.

On the other hand, if your back is not what it used to be, or if several people use the boat, the extra features pay for themselves quickly.

Rigging the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Clamp the motor to the transom with both screw clamps and add a safety cable. The anti-ventilation plate should sit level with the bottom of the hull. Connect the fuel line and bulb. Connect the battery with the proper leads and an inline fuse. Check the tiller handle moves freely and the kill switch works.

Route the battery leads clear of moving parts and fuel lines. Fit a battery box and strap it down so it cannot slide in a chop.

A standard external tank of roughly 12 litres usually comes with this class of motor. Ask us what ships with your order.

The Multi-Function Tiller Handle

The handle on the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale does more than steer. The twist grip sets the throttle, and a tension screw lets you hold a speed without gripping. The power tilt switch sits on the handle where your thumb finds it. There is also a friction control on the front of the engine for steering, so the motor does not wander when you let go to pass something to a passenger.

Once the boat is moving you can steer from any seat within reach of the handle. After a season, grease the handle pivot and check the throttle cable for fraying.

Battery and Wiring for the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

A small deep cycle or starting battery is enough for the starter. Use proper marine battery leads with a fuse close to the battery. Keep the terminals clean and coated. A loose terminal is the cause of most electric start complaints on small outboards, not the starter itself.

If you run a fish finder, a trolling motor or lights, use a second battery for those loads. The alternator on this motor is sized for charging the starting battery and a light load, not for running a pile of accessories.

When you leave the boat for a few weeks, disconnect the battery or put it on a maintainer. A flat battery means you pull the cord, and that is the only reason the backup is there.

Beaching, Shallows and Tidal Water

This is where the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale earns its price. Run in with the motor trimmed up a notch and tilt it clear just before the keel touches. Set the lock pin if you plan to leave the boat on a beach. In tidal creeks the leg stays out of the mud and weed when you are not using it.

Check the prop and skeg after any grounding. A bent prop shakes the boat and wastes power, and a cracked skeg can let the gearcase leak.

How It Feels in Chop

A long shaft keeps the prop in solid water when the stern lifts. With a boat that carries a little weight forward, the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale pushes without cavitating in a short chop. Trim the motor in a notch for a steady grip when running into waves, or out a touch when running flat.

The idle is low and steady, so trolling and docking are easy. Fuel injection means you do not need to babysit the throttle on a cold start.

Reasons Owners Choose the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Three groups buy this motor from us most often. The first group is fishermen who want a quiet kicker that starts every time and lifts out of the way when the main engine is working. The second is sailors who need a stern bracket motor that is simple to raise and lower. The third is people with a bad back or shoulder who have had enough of pull cords.

None of them wanted the biggest motor. They wanted the least hassle, and that is what the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale gives.

Running Costs

Fuel use depends on the boat, the load, the prop and your habits, so we do not quote numbers we cannot back up. The motor is a four stroke, so it runs on straight petrol with its own oil and does not smoke. Spare parts such as impellers, plugs, filters and anodes are common and cheap. The only part that costs more than other 9.9 motors is the power tilt unit, which should last for years with basic care.

Salt Water Care for the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Flush after every salt trip. Wipe the cowl and the tilt rams. Spray the clamp screws and swivel with a corrosion inhibitor now and then. Tilt the motor up when you leave the boat on a mooring so the leg does not grow weed. Salt finds every gap you ignore.

Trailering and Launching the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Most owners of this motor keep the boat on a trailer and launch from a ramp. Lower the motor before you back down, start it on the trailer with a flushing muff only if the manual allows, and let it idle until it settles. After you recover the boat, tilt the motor up, let the water drain from the leg and rinse the boat and motor if you were in salt.

For long drives, keep the motor down and supported, or use a support bar for the lower unit. Do not trail with the motor hanging on the power tilt alone. The rams are not meant to carry the weight over a bumpy road.

Why a Dealer Check Before Shipping Matters

Before your Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale leaves us we confirm the exact model code, the shaft length and the paperwork match what you ordered. It sounds small, but it saves a lot of trouble. We have seen customers receive a short shaft when they needed a long one, and the delay cost them a season. Tell us the transom height, and we will double check it against the motor we pull from stock.

Spare Parts Worth Keeping

A few cheap items make a day on the water safer. Carry a spare propeller and prop nut, a spare shear pin or cotter pin as the manual specifies, a spare fuel filter, a spare spark plug and the plug spanner. Keep a basic tool kit in a dry bag. Add a spare kill switch lanyard. If you run an electric start, a pair of jump leads or a small jump pack can save a flat battery.

With those in the boat, almost any problem on a Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale can be fixed on the water or at the ramp.

Propeller Choice

Pick a prop that lets the motor reach the top of 5,000 to 6,000 rpm at full throttle with your normal load. If it over revs, add pitch. If it will not reach the range, reduce pitch. A boat with a power tilt motor often carries more people and gear than a dinghy, so a lower pitch prop may be right.

Tell us your boat and load and we will suggest a starting prop. The Suzuki genuine parts and accessories page lists propellers and service items.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Follow the break-in procedure in the owner’s manual. In short, keep revs moderate and varied for the first hours, avoid long runs at full throttle, change the oil early and check the gear oil after the first few trips. Test the power tilt and starter during the first weeks so any issue shows up while the motor is new.

Maintenance Habits That Pay Off

• Flush with fresh water after every salt or muddy trip.
• Change engine oil each year or at the interval in the manual.
• Change the gear oil each season and look for milky oil.
• Replace the anode when it is half gone.
• Replace the water pump impeller every two or three seasons.
• Check the battery, terminals and cables before each season.
• Look at the tilt rams and clean them after salt use.

These habits take less than an hour a season, and they protect the money you spent on a Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale.

Fuel, Storage and Winter

Use fresh fuel of the grade the manual specifies. Do not leave ethanol blends sitting for months. For storage, flush the motor, add stabiliser, change the oil, grease the clamp screws and store the motor in the position the manual shows. Put the battery on a maintainer.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Starter does not turn. Check the battery, terminals and the kill switch lanyard. Make sure the lever is in neutral.

Power tilt does not move. Check the fuse and the battery voltage. A weak battery will not run the tilt pump properly.

Cranks but will not start. Squeeze the primer bulb until firm, check the tank vent and look at the fuel filter for water.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet with a thin wire. If still weak, check the impeller.

Will not reach full revs. Usually the wrong prop or mounting height.

Reading the Price Against the Features

The price of the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale reflects the starter, the power tilt unit and the larger alternator. Put a number on what each is worth to you. If you lift the motor every trip, the tilt unit is worth a lot. If you start it ten times a day, the starter is worth more. If you will use neither, buy the simpler model and keep the difference for fuel.

Warranty and Paperwork

The Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale ships with Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your region and on whether you use it for leisure or work. Keep your receipt and service records. Ask us about warranty in your country before you order.

What Comes in the Carton

• Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 outboard motor
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork
• Standard Suzuki fittings from the factory

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

Shipping and Delivery

The Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale ships in its factory carton. We book freight to your nearest port or airport, or to your door where possible. You get a written delivery quote before you pay, and tracking plus export documents once it moves. If you prefer your own freight forwarder, we can hand it to them.

Before You Order the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

• Measure the transom to confirm a 20 inch shaft.
• Check the boat’s maximum horsepower and engine weight rating.
• Make sure you have a 12 volt battery and leads.
• Decide between black and white cowl.
• Tell us your country for a shipping quote.

Buying the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale From Us

Every motor we sell is new and the price is shown on this page. You see a delivery quote for your country before you commit. We ship worldwide and prepare the paperwork your customs will ask for.

Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions are on the site. Read what buyers say on our reviews page, learn more about us, or message us through the contact page.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

• All 9.9 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHLW2, white cowl
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHS2, 15 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHX2, 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF9.9BL2, pull start
• Suzuki DF9.9BTL2, remote steering
• Suzuki DF15ATHL2, 15 HP with power tilt
• Suzuki DF20ATHL2, 20 HP with power tilt
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

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

FAQ: Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale new?

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

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale?

20 inch, the L long shaft.

Does the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale have power tilt?

Yes. The T in the code means power tilt, with five trim positions.

Does the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale have electric start?

Yes, with a manual start backup through the cowling.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale?

About 123 lb, or 56 kg.

What alternator does the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale have?

12 volt, 145 watt, 12 amp.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale to my country?

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

Final Word

If you want a small tiller outboard with electric start and power tilt, the Suzuki DF9.9BTHL2 for sale gives you all of it on a 20 inch shaft. Order it today, or send us your boat details first and we will help make sure the shaft and rigging are right.