SUZUKI 9.9 HP DF9.9BTX2 OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

If your transom is tall and you need a proper 9.9 for it, the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale on this page is built for exactly that job. It is a new 9.9 horsepower four stroke with a 25 inch extra long shaft, remote steering, electric start and power tilt, sold in the factory crate at the price shown here.

We ship worldwide. Tell us where the boat sits and we send a delivery quote for your address. You see the total before you commit, and you choose whether to go ahead.

The long shaft is the whole reason to pick this motor over its cousins, so this page spends time on it: who needs a 25 inch leg, how to measure for one, and what goes wrong when people guess. After that come the specifications, rigging, propeller, care and the usual buyer questions.

The Short Answer on the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

It suits sailboats, catamarans, high sided workboats and any hull with a transom about 25 inches tall. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is the extra long shaft version of Suzuki’s 327 cc twin, with a 12 amp alternator, five trim positions and a power tilt that lifts the motor on a button.

The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale does not suit a normal 15 or 20 inch transom, because the gearcase would sit too deep and drag. It is also not a tiller motor. You need a wheel or cable steering and a control box beside the helm.

Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale: Specifications

Details on the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale can shift between production runs, so treat the paperwork in the crate as final. Suzuki shows the portable line on its 2.5 to 30 HP outboard page.

Decoding DF9.9BTX2

DF means Suzuki four stroke. 9.9 is the horsepower. B is the generation of the compact engine. T is power tilt on this size. X is the 25 inch extra long shaft, which is the letter that matters most here. The 2 marks the production series.

No H means there is no tiller. No W means the cowl is not white. If you want white, the matching motor is the DF9.9BTXW2.

How to Measure for a 25 Inch Shaft

Measure from the top of the transom, where the motor bracket clamps, straight down to the bottom of the hull. For an extra long shaft you are looking for roughly 25 inches. Measure on the centreline, with the boat level and loaded as you normally use it.

On a sailboat bracket, measure from the bracket mounting plate down to the waterline with the boat floating and crew aboard. The anti-ventilation plate should sit a little under the surface at rest and well under it when the stern squats. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale gives you the leg to do that in a short chop.

Why Tall Transoms Need Tall Shafts

When the stern of a sailing boat rises and falls in waves, a short motor leaves the prop in the air. The motor revs high, makes noise and pushes nothing. A long shaft keeps the prop deep enough to bite even when the boat pitches. That is the reason a 25 inch leg has been popular on yachts for decades.

The trade-off is weight and the leverage on the bracket. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is the heaviest of the common 9.9 layouts at about 125 lb, so the bracket and transom must be ready for it.

Boats That Suit the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

Sailing yachts and cruisers

Boats from about 28 to 36 feet often use a 9.9 as a harbour and calm weather engine. The long shaft keeps water on the prop, and the alternator can top up the house battery.

Catamarans

Many small catamarans carry an outboard on a bracket or in a well. A 25 inch leg fits where the hull sides are tall.

Pontoon and high freeboard boats

Tall decks and trailer boats with high transoms sometimes need an extra long leg to reach the water.

Auxiliary on large work boats

A 9.9 can serve as a kicker for slow manoeuvring on a bigger boat. The remote controls fit a console easily.

Rigging the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

You will need a side mount control box and cables, a key switch, a harness, a battery, steering and a fuel supply. On a yacht, route the wiring so it is protected from bilge water, and add a fuse near the battery.

Power tilt needs a clear path. Make sure the motor can lift without hitting the stern rail, the backstay or the bracket. Tilt it up on the dock before the first sea trial to check clearance.

The anti-ventilation plate should sit just under the water when the boat floats with the crew on board. Raise the motor on the bracket if it drags, and lower it if the prop breaks the surface.

Propeller and Speed

The four blade 10 by 5 prop supplied on the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is a thrust prop. It suits heavy displacement hulls that need push more than speed. It will not make a sailboat plane. Do not expect miracles. A 9.9 pushes a displacement hull close to its hull speed and holds it in a headwind.

Check that the motor reaches its 5,000 to 6,000 rpm range at full throttle. If it cannot, the pitch is too high or the boat is overloaded. You can find genuine props and parts on the Suzuki genuine parts and accessories pages.

On the Water

At idle the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is quiet and smooth. The exhaust leaves through the propeller hub, so there is little noise at the back of the boat. A start-in-gear lockout stops the motor cranking unless the lever is in neutral.

In a harbour, the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale gives good low speed control. The lever response is positive, and the electric start means you can fire it up from the cockpit without leaning over the stern.

Breaking In the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

Follow the manual for your Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale. Keep revs varied for the first hours. Avoid long runs at full throttle. Change the oil and filter at the first service, then keep to the schedule.

Maintenance

• Flush with fresh water after salt water use.
• Change the engine oil and filter at the manual intervals or yearly.
• Change the gear oil each season.
• Replace the water pump impeller every two to three seasons.
• Check the anodes and replace when half gone.
• Change the fuel filter and use fresh fuel.
• Grease the swivel and tilt points, and check the plugs.

The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale hangs on a bracket in salt spray all season on many boats, so check bolts and wiring more often than you would on a trailer boat.

Fuel and Running Costs

Fuel use on the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale depends on hull, load, prop and weather, so we do not publish figures. Fuel injection and Lean Burn control are fitted for economy at cruise. Parts such as filters, plugs and impellers are easy to get in most countries.

Salt Water Bracket Care

If the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale lives on a bracket, lift it clear of the water when you moor. Rinse it with fresh water on a hose after sailing, and wipe the cowl. Salt crystals creep into connectors, so spray electrical contacts with a corrosion inhibitor now and then.

Storage

For winter storage of the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale, flush the motor, change the oil, add stabiliser to the fuel and run it for a few minutes. Remove the battery or keep it on a maintainer. Cover the motor against dust and sun.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not crank. Check the lanyard, the neutral position and the battery terminals.

Cranks but will not start. Check the fuel supply, the primer bulb and the tank vent.

Prop ventilates. The shaft is too short for the sea state, or the motor sits too high on the bracket.

Power tilt will not move. Check the fuse and the connections at the switch.

Bracket Choices for the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

A stern bracket carries a lot of load once the motor is hanging out behind the boat. Choose one rated above the motor weight, with a stainless or heavy anodised frame and a lock to hold the motor when you lift it. Cheap brackets flex and rattle in a swell, and the motor then shakes in its clamp.

Bolt the bracket through the transom with backing plates, not into the skin alone. Seal every hole with marine sealant. A 125 lb motor moving in a seaway pulls hard at those bolts, and a slow leak into the core is hard to cure later. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is only as secure as what it is bolted to.

Also think about access. You should be able to reach the cowl, the oil dipstick and the tilt switch from the boat, ideally from the stern platform or a dinghy. If you cannot reach it, you will not service it.

Wiring a Yacht Install

On a sailing boat the battery is often far from the motor. Use heavy cable sized for the run, keep the joints to a minimum and fuse the positive lead at the battery. Place the key switch and the tilt switch where the helmsman can reach them without leaving the wheel.

Check where the control cables run. Sharp bends make the lever stiff. Use gentle curves and secure the cables every foot or so. The remote control box goes within easy reach of the helm, away from the sheets and winches. When you test the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale on the dock, confirm that shift and throttle move smoothly from end to end before you leave.

Close Quarters Handling

Sailors use their auxiliary mostly for harbour work, so low speed behaviour matters. With a 2.08:1 gear ratio and a large, slow turning prop, the motor has plenty of bite at idle. Reverse thrust is good enough to stop a boat in a berth if you start early and use short bursts.

On a bracket mounted well off the centreline, the prop pushes the stern sideways in a noticeable way. Practise in open water. Learn how your boat swings under power in forward and reverse. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale gives you the control you need, but boat handling is a skill built on the water.

Running It Under Sail

Many owners tilt the motor up while sailing, since a prop in the water adds drag. Power tilt makes that easy. Lift it before you set sail, lower it before you arrive, and make it a habit. Do not run the motor with the leg half raised. The water intake must stay under the surface, or the motor will overheat.

If you leave the motor down, lock the steering in the straight position so it does not swing. A freewheeling prop turning behind the boat does little harm, but a motor that swings from side to side can hit the stern gear.

Reading the Warning Signs

The motor has a low oil pressure warning, an overheat warning and an over rev limiter. If a buzzer sounds, throttle back, put the engine in neutral and look at the tell-tale. A weak stream usually means a blocked outlet or a worn impeller. Never ignore a buzzer on the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale just because the harbour is close.

Keep the owner’s manual aboard. It lists the warning patterns and what each means, and it is worth a read before the first trip.

Weather, Waves and the Long Leg

An extra long shaft gives the prop depth, but the leg itself is a long lever. In a rough sea the gearcase can bang against the hull if you tilt the motor and leave it loose. Use the tilt lock pin and, if your bracket has one, a locking strap. In steep waves, lift the motor when you are not using it, or the gearcase may suffer from the constant slap.

When you do run in a chop, a bit more power on the throttle holds the bow into the wave. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale will keep pushing a yacht into the wind within its limits, but treat it as a harbour engine, not a replacement for a main engine on a big boat in heavy weather.

Is 9.9 Horsepower Enough?

For a sailing boat up to about 30 feet and a moderate displacement, yes. For a heavier boat or one that needs to push against strong tides, look at 15 horsepower. We stock the DF15AEL2 and other 15 horsepower models. Check the boat builder’s recommendation, since many publish a maximum and recommended outboard size.

For smaller tenders, a 6 horsepower motor like the DF6AL2 may be plenty. Choosing too much power for a bracket can overload it.

Price, Value and Ownership Costs

The price of the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is on this page. It sits above the shorter shaft versions because the leg costs more to build. Over the life of the motor the running costs are modest: oil, plugs, a filter, an impeller and anodes. Fuel is your largest ongoing expense, and it depends on how much you motor.

Parts for Suzuki outboards are widely stocked, and most dealers can service a 9.9. That matters when you cruise far from home.

Used Motors Against a New Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

Used extra long shaft motors are hard to find, and the ones that appear have often lived on a bracket in salt spray. Corrosion in the clamp, the tilt mechanism or the wiring is common. A new motor comes with clean wiring, fresh seals and a full warranty period, and it spares you the risk of buying a problem.

A Word on Warranty

The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale ships with Suzuki factory warranty paperwork. The cover length depends on your region and on leisure or commercial use. Keep your service records and receipts. Ask us about warranty in your country before you order.

Support After the Sale

Once your Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale has arrived, we stay available. If you hit a rigging question, a wiring doubt or a fitting problem, send us a message with photos and we will help work it out. Many small problems come from one misplaced wire or a control cable that is a little too tight, and a photo often shows it straight away.

Keep the crate until the first trial run is done. If something is wrong, it makes returns and claims simpler. Check the motor on arrival for transit damage, take photos, and tell us the same day. A written note of the serial number and the date of arrival also helps if you need to claim on the warranty later, so keep it with your receipt and the owner’s manual in a dry place.

Alternatives to the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

If your transom is shorter, step down to the 20 inch DF9.9BTL2 or the 15 inch DF9.9BTS2. If you want white, there is the DF9.9BTXW2. If you prefer a tiller and manual tilt, the DF9.9BTX5 is a newer production series of the same layout.

Shipping the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

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

What Comes in the Crate

• Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 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.

Before You Order

• Measure your transom or bracket to confirm 25 inches.
• Check the maximum rated horsepower and engine weight for your boat.
• Check clearance for power tilt.
• Plan the control box, cables and battery.
• Send us your country for a delivery quote.

Buying the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale from Us

Every motor we sell is new, and the price shows on this page. You get a delivery quote before you pay. We ship worldwide and look after the export paperwork. Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions, see what buyers say on the reviews page, learn about us, or use the contact page to ask a question.

Other Suzuki Motors to Compare

• All 9.9 HP Suzuki outboards
• Suzuki DF9.9BTXW2, white 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHX2, tiller 25 inch shaft
• Suzuki DF15AEL2, 15 HP
• All Suzuki outboards
• The full shop

Our blog covers rigging and care for small outboards, and Suzuki’s global marine site lists the full worldwide range.

FAQ: Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale new?

Yes. The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is new, in the factory crate, with Suzuki paperwork.

What shaft length is the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale?

25 inch, the X shaft.

Does the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale have power tilt?

Yes, that is the T in the code.

Is the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale tiller or remote?

The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is remote, with a side mount control box.

How heavy is the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale?

The Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale weighs about 125 lb.

Do you ship the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale to my country?

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

Final Word

For a tall transom and a need for steady, quiet power, the Suzuki DF9.9BTX2 for sale is a reliable pick. Order it today, or send your boat details and we will check the shaft length before you pay.