Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTXW5 Outboard Motor

Description

This is the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale: a new 9.9 HP Suzuki four stroke with a 25 inch extra long shaft, electric start, power tilt and remote throttle and shift, finished in Suzuki’s white cowl. It comes in the factory crate, the price is listed on this page, and we ship it worldwide with a freight quote before you pay.

The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale is a specialist motor. Most 9.9s hang off a low transom with a tiller. This one is built for boats where the motor sits high, the driver sits forward, and the outboard is run from a control box. Sailboats, motor sailers, high transom work boats and kicker setups on bigger boats are where it shines.

Below we cover the code of the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale, the boats that suit it, the specifications, the extra parts a remote motor needs, how to check that 25 inches is right, running in, servicing, salt water care, common issues, the nearest alternatives and how buying from us works.

Decoding DF9.9BTXW5

Every letter on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale tells you something. Here is the full breakdown.

Note there is no H in the code. On Suzuki’s small motors, TH means power tilt with a tiller handle. Plain T, as on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale, means a remote control motor. You steer it with a helm or a linkage and you run gear and throttle from a separate control box.

Specifications of the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale

Published weights for the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale vary slightly between sources, so treat the range as a guide. Suzuki shows its full portable and mid range line on the 2.5 to 30 HP outboards page.

Boats That Need the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale

Sailboats and motor sailers

This is the big one. A sailboat in the 22 to 30 foot range with a transom bracket or a motor well often needs a 25 inch leg to keep the prop in the water when the stern lifts in a swell. A short leg ventilates, races and loses grip just when you need to push into a headwind. The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale has the length to stay bitten in.

The white cowl also matches the gelcoat on most yachts. That sounds like a small point, but sailboat owners care about it, and they ask for the W version by name.

Kickers on larger fishing boats

On a 20 to 24 foot boat with a high transom or a raised bracket, a 25 inch kicker is often the right length. Because the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale is a remote motor, you can rig its own control box at the helm and link the steering to the main engine. You troll from the seat, not from the back of the boat.

High transom work and utility boats

Some aluminium work punts, small ferries, houseboats and pontoon style platforms have deep transoms. The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale, a remote 9.9 with an extra long shaft, gives clean, quiet propulsion, a charging alternator and push button tilt.

Where it does not fit

The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale is not for inflatables or tenders. It is too long, too heavy for that use, and it needs remote gear. If your transom is 15 or 20 inches, look at the shorter models further down this page.

Features That Matter on This Model

Fuel injection and Lean Burn

No carburettor, no choke. The ECU handles cold starts and keeps the mixture right at any speed. On a sailboat, where the motor runs for an hour into a marina and then sits for a week, that is a real advantage. The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale starts cleanly where a carburetted motor might sulk.

At steady cruise the Lean Burn system on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale trims fuel. Motor sailing at low revs is where it pays most.

Electric start and 12 amp charging

Turn the key on the control box and it starts. The 12 amp alternator keeps the start battery charged and can top up a small house bank or run navigation lights. On a small yacht with modest electrics, the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale may be the main charging source while under power.

Power tilt

Lifting a 25 inch leg by hand on a sailboat bracket is awkward, which is why the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale has power tilt. With power tilt you press a switch and the leg comes up. Raise it out of the water when sailing to cut drag and reduce fouling. Lower it when you need it.

Remote throttle and shift

On the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale, a single lever control box handles forward, neutral, reverse and throttle. You also get the key switch and a lanyard on most Suzuki boxes. The motor stays clean of a tiller arm, which suits cockpits where a swinging tiller handle would get in the way.

Protection systems

Low oil pressure, overheat and over rev warnings protect the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale. A warning buzzer and reduced power alert you if cooling water stops.

What You Need to Rig the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale

A remote motor needs more parts than a tiller. Plan for these before the crate arrives, because the motor will not run without them.

• Remote control box. A Suzuki side mount or top mount control with key switch and lanyard. Make sure it is compatible with the small Suzuki remote wiring loom.
• Main wiring loom. Connects the control box to the motor. Choose the length to suit the distance from the helm to the transom.
• Throttle and shift cables. Two cables, measured from the control to the motor along the route they will take, plus a little slack.
• Steering. A cable or rack steering system with the right link arm, or a tie bar if it is a kicker linked to the main engine. On some sailboats the motor is fixed straight and the boat is steered by rudder.
• Battery. A 12 volt marine starting battery, about 400 to 500 CCA, with a box, cables and a main switch.
• Fuel system. A tank and hose with a primer bulb, plus a water separating filter on a boat with a built in tank.
• Propeller. For sailboats and heavy hulls, a high thrust style prop is often better than the standard pitch. Ask us.

Suzuki sells controls, wiring loomes and many of these parts through its genuine parts and accessories range. We can quote the rigging kit with the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale so it all ships together.

Rigging tips from the workshop

• Route cables in smooth, gentle bends. Tight bends make the throttle stiff.
• Secure the battery cables and fuse the main feed.
• Set the shift cable so neutral on the box is true neutral on the motor.
• Check the power tilt clears the bracket, the transom and any swim ladder through its full travel.

Day to Day on a Sailboat

Owners who fit the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale as an auxiliary tend to settle into the same routine. It goes something like this.

Before leaving the berth, switch on the battery, lower the leg with the tilt switch and start on the key. Let it idle in neutral for a minute while you sort lines. Motor out of the marina at low revs. Once the sails are up, shift to neutral, stop the engine and tilt the leg clear of the water.

Coming back in, lower the leg and start before you drop sails, so you are not caught without power in a crowded entrance. The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale has enough thrust to hold a mid size sailboat against a fresh breeze in a fairway, especially with a high thrust prop.

If the motor is on a sliding bracket, lock the bracket down before you engage gear. If it is in a well, check the leg is not touching the well sides when the boat heels.

Propellers for the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale

Sailboats and heavy displacement hulls are slow by design. A standard pitch prop tuned for a light planing boat is the wrong tool. It cannot reach the right rpm under load, so the engine labours and thrust is poor.

The fix is a high thrust style prop, usually with larger blade area and lower pitch. It grips the water at low speed and gives much stronger pull in reverse, which matters when you back into a berth. With the right prop, the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale should reach its 5,000 to 6,000 rpm range at full throttle with the boat in normal trim.

For a kicker on a fishing boat, the right prop depends on how slow you want to troll and how heavy the boat is. Tell us the hull length, weight and use, and we will suggest a prop to ship with the motor.

Is a 25 Inch Shaft Right for Your Boat?

Extra long shafts like the one on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale are less common, so people sometimes order one by mistake. Check before you buy the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale.

1. Measure from the top of the transom, or the top of the bracket board with the bracket down, straight down to the bottom of the hull.
2. About 15 inches: short shaft. About 20 inches: long shaft. About 25 inches: extra long shaft.
3. On a motor well, measure from the clamp surface to the bottom of the well opening and allow for the prop to sit below the hull.

On a sailboat, think about motion too. When the boat pitches, the stern lifts. A prop that is just barely under at rest will come out of the water in a chop. Many sailboat owners pick the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale for that extra depth even if a 20 inch would just reach.

Running In the Motor

Break-in on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale is the same as for any Suzuki four stroke. Gentle and varied.

• First 2 hours: no more than half throttle. Change rpm often.
• Next hour: up to three quarters, with brief full throttle bursts.
• Hours 3 to 10: normal use, but no long periods at wide open throttle.

Motor sailing at a fixed low rpm for hours is not ideal while the engine is new. Vary the speed during break-in. After 20 hours, change the engine oil and gear oil on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale.

Maintenance Schedule

On a sailboat the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale might only do 30 hours a year. Service by the calendar, not by hours. Salt, heat and time do more damage than running.

Salt Water Care for a Sailboat Outboard

• Tilt the motor fully up when sailing or moored. It stops marine growth and corrosion on the leg.
• Flush after salt use with a hose on the flushing port.
• Rinse the bracket, tilt tube and power tilt unit.
• Check anodes at least once a season.
• Keep the battery terminals and the wiring plugs clean and dry. Use dielectric grease on connectors.
• Spray anti corrosion product under the cowl regularly.

White cowls show dirt more than dark ones, so a wipe with mild soap keeps the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale looking right next to clean gelcoat.

Winter Storage and Fuel

Sailboat motors often sit for months. Before a long lay up, run the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale on stabilised fuel for ten minutes so the treated fuel reaches the injection system. Change the engine oil warm and the gear oil at the same time. Flush the cooling system and let it drain with the leg down.

Disconnect the battery or put it on a smart charger. Spray the powerhead with anti corrosion product. Leave the leg down if the boat is ashore, so water drains, and tilt it up if the boat stays afloat.

On boats with a built in fuel tank, fit a water separating filter in the line to the outboard and change the element once a year. Big tanks collect condensation and dirt, and the injectors on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale do not like either.

Common Issues and Easy Fixes

Will not crank

On the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale, check the battery switch is on, the lanyard is clipped on the control box and the lever is in neutral. Then check the battery charge and terminals.

Cranks but will not start

Squeeze the primer bulb in the fuel line to the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale until firm, check the tank vent and use fresh fuel. Fuel that sat in the tank all winter is often the cause.

Stiff throttle or hard shifting

On a remote motor like the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale, this is usually a tight cable bend or a dry cable. Reroute it in smoother curves. Cables do wear out, and on an older boat new cables solve a lot.

Power tilt will not move

Check the fuse and the switch connections for the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale tilt unit. Make sure the manual release valve is closed. If the motor still will not tilt, check the fluid level in the tilt unit.

Prop comes out of the water in a swell

The leg is too short for the conditions or the bracket is set too high. Lower the bracket if you can. This is exactly why the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale exists in a 25 inch version.

Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale vs Its Siblings

• Suzuki DF9.9BTX5: the same motor in the standard dark cowl.
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHX5: 25 inch shaft with power tilt and electric start, but steered with a tiller handle instead of remote controls.
• Suzuki DF9.9BTL5: remote 9.9 with power tilt on a 20 inch shaft.
• Suzuki DF9.9BTHLW5: white tiller model with power tilt on a 20 inch shaft.
• Suzuki DF20ATLW5: if a heavier boat needs more push and the bracket can take it.

Every option is on our 9.9 HP Suzuki page and in the full Suzuki outboards category.

Buying the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale From Us

We sell new outboards to buyers worldwide. The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale ships unopened in Suzuki’s crate with its serial plate and papers.

1. Order online or contact us through the contact page. Tell us if you also need a control box, wiring loom and cables.
2. We send a freight quote to your address, by air or sea, with a delivery estimate.
3. You approve and pay.
4. We ship and send tracking.

Import duty and local taxes on the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale depend on your country and are paid by the buyer on arrival. We provide the invoice and packing list. Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions before ordering.

Warranty

Suzuki’s limited factory warranty applies to the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale. The term depends on the region where the motor is registered and on the type of use. Ask us for the terms in your country. Suzuki’s worldwide marine information is on Suzuki Marine global.

What Is in the Crate

• Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 outboard with power tilt, assembled
• Propeller
• Battery cables
• Tool kit and spare parts bag
• Owner’s manual and warranty papers

Remote control box, wiring loom, cables, steering and battery for the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale are separate. A fuel tank may or may not be included depending on the shipment, so check with us.

Checklist Before Ordering

• Transom or bracket measured at about 25 inches.
• Bracket rated for about 125 lb plus thrust.
• You have a plan for control box, wiring loom, cables and steering.
• You have a battery or will buy one.
• White cowl is what you want. If not, ask about the BTX5.
• Delivery address and local import rules are known.

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Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale: Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 come with a tiller handle?

No. The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale is a remote control motor. If you want a tiller with power tilt on a 25 inch shaft, look at the DF9.9BTHX5.

Is it good for a sailboat?

Yes. The 25 inch shaft, power tilt, 12 amp charging and white cowl make it a favourite auxiliary for small and mid size sailboats.

Can it charge my house battery?

The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale has a 12 amp alternator. With a suitable charge splitter or a battery switch it can charge more than one battery.

What controls work with it?

Suzuki remote controls made for its small remote outboards. We can supply the right box and wiring loom with the motor.

How heavy is it?

The Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale weighs about 122 to 125 lb. Check that your bracket is rated for that.

What prop should I use on a heavy sailboat?

A high thrust style prop with a lower pitch usually works better than the standard prop. Tell us the boat and we will suggest one.

Order Your Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for Sale

If your boat needs a long legged, remote control 9.9 with power tilt and a white cowl, the Suzuki DF9.9BTXW5 for sale is built for it. The price is on this page. Send us your address and rigging needs for a worldwide quote, or look through the shop and our blog.