SUZUKI 9.9 HP DF9.9BTS2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale here is a brand new 9.9 horsepower four stroke with a 15 inch short shaft, remote steering, electric start and power tilt. It sits in our shop in the factory crate, the price is on this page, and we ship it to buyers worldwide.

Short shaft, remote controls and power tilt is a combination that suits small, light boats with a low transom and a steering wheel. If that describes your boat, read on. If it does not, we will point you to a better variant. Either way you get a delivery quote for your address before you pay for anything.

This page is written for someone who is deciding. It starts with the boats the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale fits best, then gives the numbers, the model code, rigging advice, propeller choice, care and the questions we hear most often.

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale Right for Your Boat?

Start with the transom. A 15 inch shaft is for a transom about 15 inches tall, measured from the top edge down to the bottom of the hull. That is common on small aluminium boats, many fibreglass runabouts, inflatables with a rigid transom and small catamarans. If your transom measures about 20 inches, you need the long shaft, which is a different motor.

Next, the steering. This motor has no tiller. You steer with a wheel or cable system, and you shift and throttle from a side mount control box. If you want to steer with your hand on the motor, look at the tiller models linked at the bottom of this page.

Finally, weight. At about 118 lb the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is not light, but it is far from the heaviest at this power. Check your transom rating before you buy.

Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale: Specifications

Small details on the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale can change between production runs, so the paperwork in the crate is the final word. You can compare it with the rest of the portable line on Suzuki’s 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page.

What the Letters in DF9.9BTS2 Mean

DF is Suzuki’s four stroke prefix and 9.9 is the horsepower. B is the generation of this small engine. T means power tilt on a motor this size. S means the 15 inch short shaft. The final 2 is the production series.

The missing letters tell you things too. No H means no tiller handle. No W means a standard dark cowl, so if you want white, the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is not the one and you should look at a W model. No E is needed, because the remote model already has electric start.

The Prop That Comes With It

The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale ships with a three blade aluminium prop, 9.25 inch diameter and 10 inch pitch. That is a higher pitch than the four blade props on the long shaft versions, and it tells you something. Suzuki expects the short shaft model to go on lighter boats where speed matters more than grunt.

On a heavy or loaded boat, a 10 inch pitch may be too much and the motor will not reach its rated rpm. If you carry a lot of weight, ask us about a lower pitch. Your target is full throttle between 5,000 and 6,000 rpm with a normal load. A tachometer is the quickest way to check.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

Small aluminium fishing boats

A 12 to 14 foot aluminium boat with a steering console is the classic home for a short shaft 9.9. It gets up on plane with one or two people and a day’s gear, and the power tilt makes beaching simple.

Inflatables with a transom

Rigid inflatables and larger tenders with a fixed transom often use this shaft length. The remote controls keep the helm tidy and leave room in the boat.

Small runabouts and pocket cruisers

A light fibreglass runabout or a small cruiser used as a second boat can use the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale for slow cruising and fishing around moorings.

Catamaran and sailboat tenders

On boats with a low transom bracket, a short shaft keeps the prop where it belongs. Check how the stern sits when the boat is loaded.

Rigging the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

To rig this motor you need a side mount control box with throttle and shift cables, a key switch, a harness, a battery, a steering system and a fuel supply. Steering cables for a motor this size are light, so a simple cable steering kit is usually enough.

Mount the motor with the anti-ventilation plate level with the bottom of the hull. On a short shaft, there is little spare depth. If the prop breaks water in turns or when you stop, the motor is too high. If the stern squats and sprays, it is too low.

Fuse the positive battery lead near the battery. Use marine grade tinned wire and keep connections out of bilge water. Route the harness so it can not chafe on the transom edge when the motor tilts.

How It Runs

The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale starts on the key and idles quietly. The exhaust leaves through the propeller hub, so the engine note stays low. A start-in-gear lockout stops it cranking unless the lever is in neutral, which protects the people on the dock.

Two cylinders and a 2.08:1 gearing give the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale a steady, willing feel. It does not feel strained at moderate throttle. For longer trips, keep the throttle at a speed where you can hold a conversation. That is kinder on the motor and the fuel tank.

Power Tilt Tips

On the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale, power tilt lifts the motor on a button and lowers it again, and it holds it in the up position while you trailer or beach. It does not trim the motor while you drive. For that you move the tilt pin to one of five positions. Set it for a nearly vertical transom angle and the boat will run level.

Always use the tilt lock when trailering a motor this size. Do not rely on the hydraulic pump to hold the motor over bumps. If you leave the boat in the water, lift the motor so the gearcase is out of the water.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

Follow the schedule in your manual. In short, avoid long runs at full throttle in the first hours, vary the revs and change the oil and filter at the first service. After break-in, give the motor a few minutes to warm up before opening the throttle on cold mornings.

Maintenance Checklist

• Flush with fresh water after every salt water or muddy outing.
• Change the engine oil and filter at the manual intervals or once a year.
• Change the gear oil each season and look for milky oil.
• Replace the water pump impeller every two to three seasons.
• Check and replace the anodes when half gone.
• Change the fuel filter and use fresh fuel.
• Check spark plugs, grease the swivel and tilt points, and check the battery terminals.

The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is simple enough that most owners do these jobs at home with ordinary hand tools.

Fuel and Running Costs

We do not publish fuel burn numbers, because they vary with the boat, the load and the prop. What matters is that electronic fuel injection and Suzuki’s Lean Burn Control System are fitted to help economy at cruise, and the motor needs no choke or primer routine. Filters, plugs and impellers are widely stocked, so running costs stay predictable.

Short Shaft Against Long Shaft

Buyers sometimes choose the wrong shaft for the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale because the cheaper listing looked good. A shaft that is too short pulls air into the prop in waves. A shaft that is too long drags the gearcase through the water and robs speed. Measure twice.

The long shaft version is the Suzuki DF9.9BTL2, and the extra long version is the DF9.9BTX2. Both share the same engine as the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale.

Remote or Tiller

A tiller motor puts the controls on the engine. It is cheaper and lighter, and the driver sits at the back of the boat. A remote motor frees the helm and lets more people sit comfortably, but it needs a control box and cables.

If you prefer a tiller with electric start, look at the DF9.9BES5. The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is the right choice if you steer by wheel.

Salt Water and Fresh Water

The motor is rated for salt water and has multi layer corrosion protection. Flush it after every trip and rinse the cowl. In fresh water, check the impeller more often if the water carries silt or weed. A weak stream from the tell-tale means stop and look.

Storage Between Trips

After the last trip of the day, flush the motor and let it drain in the down position, then tilt it up. If it will sit for weeks, use a battery maintainer. For the winter, stabilise the fuel, change the oil, grease the swivel points and cover the motor.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not crank. Make sure the lanyard is clipped on, the lever is in neutral and the battery terminals are tight.

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

Weak water stream. Clear the outlet with a thin wire and have the impeller checked if it stays weak.

Slow to reach top speed. The prop may be too high a pitch for your load. Check the rpm at full throttle.

Shipping the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

The motor ships in its factory crate. We book freight to your port, airport or door and give you a written quote before payment. After dispatch you get tracking and copies of the export documents. If you use your own freight forwarder, we hand the crate to them.

What Comes in the Crate

• Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 powerhead, midsection and gearcase
• Propeller and 3.1 US gallon fuel tank and line, as listed
• Owner’s manual and warranty paperwork

Control box, cables, harness and battery depend on stock. Ask before you order and we will tell you what ships with yours.

Before You Order

• Measure your transom to confirm a 15 inch shaft.
• Check the maximum rated horsepower and weight for your boat.
• Decide on remote steering or a tiller.
• Plan the control box, cables and battery.
• Send us your country for a delivery quote.

A Day with the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

Here is how a normal day goes. You back the trailer down, lower the motor with the switch, turn the key and the motor fires in a second or two. Let it run for a minute so oil reaches everything. Check that water is coming out of the tell-tale, put it in gear and idle off the ramp.

Once clear of the dock, open the throttle smoothly. The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale lifts a light boat onto the plane without drama. Trim the tilt pin if the bow bounces. At the end of the day, lift the motor on the switch, rinse the boat and flush the motor on the trailer. That routine takes ten minutes and adds years to the motor.

Electrical Side of the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

The 12 amp alternator charges the starting battery while you run. It is meant for a small load, such as a sounder, a compass light and navigation lights. If you add a bigger chartplotter, a live well pump and a radio, you will want a second battery or a charger at home.

A group 24 type marine battery is a common size for a motor this small, but ask us if you are unsure. Keep the battery in a box, clamped down, away from fuel. Check the cables and the terminal nuts twice a year. Poor connections are the number one reason a motor with a starter motor will not crank.

Trailering and Transport

At about 118 lb, the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is a two person lift. Do not try to carry it alone up a ramp. When you tow, tilt the motor up and fit the tilt lock, or support the motor with a transom saver if you travel far on rough roads.

If you ship the boat overseas or send the motor in the crate, drain the fuel from the tank and the line first. Airlines and shipping companies set rules for fuel and batteries. We handle that side of things when we ship the new motor to you.

Buying New Rather Than Used

A used 9.9 can look like a bargain, but you cannot see inside it. Corrosion, a worn impeller, a leaking seal or a weak oil pump may not show on a short test. A new Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale comes with factory paperwork, clean internals and a fresh warranty period, and parts are easy to get because Suzuki sells so many of this engine.

New also means you set the break-in yourself. You decide how the first hours are used, and the motor learns to run the way you will drive it.

Prop Choices for Different Loads

The supplied 9.25 by 10 prop is a good general choice. For a heavy boat, a lower pitch lets the engine reach full rpm. For a very light boat with one person, a higher pitch may add a little top speed, as long as the motor still reaches its rated range. A stainless steel prop is stronger around rocks and sand bars, but it costs more.

Do not guess. Run the boat with a normal load, hold full throttle for a short time and read the tachometer. If the number is below 5,000 rpm, the prop is too high in pitch. If it is above 6,000, the pitch is too low. Changing a prop takes about ten minutes.

Ordering the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale Step by Step

First, measure the transom. Second, confirm remote steering and a control box suit your boat. Third, send us a message with your country, port or address and whether you need a control box. We reply with stock, price confirmation and a delivery quote. When you are happy with the quote, you place the order, and we prepare the crate.

The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale then leaves with tracking and export papers. If something looks wrong when the crate arrives, tell us at once and keep the packaging. Our refund policy covers the details.

Winter and Long Layups

If the boat sits for months, the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale needs a little preparation. Run it on flushing muffs until warm, then add fuel stabiliser and run it a few minutes so treated fuel reaches the injector. Change the engine oil while it is warm, since old oil holds acid and moisture. Spray a light corrosion inhibitor on the exposed metal under the cowl.

Remove the propeller and grease the shaft splines, then refit it with a new split pin. Store the motor upright, or in the position the manual shows, so oil does not drain into the wrong place. Charge the battery once a month, or take it home and keep it on a maintainer.

Spare Parts Worth Having

A small kit saves a lot of trouble. Carry a spare prop with nut and pin, a spare set of plugs, a fuel filter, a spare shear pin or split pin, and a spare fuse for the power tilt circuit. Add a basic tool kit and a spare lanyard. None of this is expensive, and any of it can save a day when you are far from the ramp with the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale.

Tell us which spares you want with the order and we will quote them together with the motor.

Buying the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale from Us

Every motor we sell is new, and the price shows on this page. You get a delivery quote for your country before you pay, so there are no surprises. We ship worldwide and look after the export paperwork. Our refund and return policy and terms and conditions explain the details. Read the reviews from other buyers, find out about us, or use the contact page for any question about the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

• All 9.9 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF9.9BTLW2, white long shaft
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHS2, tiller with power tilt
• Suzuki DF15AS2, 15 HP short shaft
• Suzuki DF6AL2, 6 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog covers rigging and care for small outboards. For the worldwide range, see Suzuki’s global marine site, and for props and service parts see genuine parts and accessories.

FAQ: Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale new?

Yes. The Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is new, in the factory crate, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale?

15 inch, the S shaft.

Does the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale have power tilt?

Yes, that is the T in the code.

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale a tiller or remote motor?

It is remote, with a side mount control box.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale?

About 118 lb.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale to my country?

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

Final Word

For a light boat with a low transom and a steering wheel, the Suzuki DF9.9BTS2 for sale is a reliable, simple way to get 9.9 horsepower. Order it today, or send us your boat details and we will check it fits before you pay.