Tohatsu 8 HP MFS8BEFL Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale new in the box and ready to ship. It is a 8 horsepower Tohatsu four stroke outboard with a 20 inch shaft, tiller steering and electric start with manual back up.

This is a new motor in the factory box, sold by us and shipped to your country. You get a written delivery quote first, so the full cost is clear from the start. That is a big part of why people choose the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale.

Everything is on this page: specifications, the model code, boats it suits, riding impressions, maintenance, delivery and an FAQ. Jump to what you need.

Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale: Specifications

Specs can change slightly between production runs, so the paperwork in the box is the final word. Tohatsu lists the current figures on its Tohatsu MFS8B page.

What the Model Code on the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale Means

Tohatsu codes are easy once someone explains them. MFS means a Tohatsu four stroke and 8 is the horsepower. The B after the horsepower marks the model series. EF means electric start, with the recoil starter kept as a back up. The L at the end means a long 20 inch shaft.

Why Two Cylinders Matter on the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale

The 8 HP is where Tohatsu moves to a twin cylinder engine. The 209 cc four stroke runs much smoother than a big single, with less vibration through the tiller and the boat.

It still weighs under 40 kg in manual start form, light enough for two people to move easily, or one strong person with care.

You get forward, neutral and reverse, a separate 12 litre fuel tank, a thermostat controlled cooling system, through the prop exhaust and an oil pressure warning. Owners of the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale tell us the same thing.

Boats That Suit the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale

RIBs and inflatables

Up to about 3.8 m.

Aluminium fishing boats

12 to 14 foot boats.

Sailboats up to around 25 feet

Smooth, quiet auxiliary power.

Kicker motor

Trolling on bigger boats.

How the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale Runs

The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale is smooth and quiet. Two cylinders take away the thump of a single, and the motor feels more refined at every speed.

It planes small inflatables and pushes aluminium boats and small sailboats at a good clip.

Why Tohatsu

Tohatsu has built outboards in Japan since 1956 and is one of the biggest makers of small and mid size outboards in the world. Several other brands have sold Tohatsu built motors under their own name over the years. That tells you something about the engineering. Parts are easy to get in most countries and mechanics know these motors well.

Short, Long or Ultra Long Shaft?

Measure your transom from the top to the bottom of the hull at the centre. About 15 inches needs a short shaft (S), about 20 inches needs a long shaft (L) and about 25 inches needs an ultra long shaft (UL). Sailboats often need a long or ultra long shaft so the prop stays in the water when the boat pitches. The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale has a 20 inch shaft.

Mounting the Motor

Centre the motor on the transom and tighten the clamp screws firmly. Check them again after the first run, because they can loosen with vibration. Set the tilt pin so the motor sits straight up and down when the boat is moving, with the anti-ventilation plate roughly level with the bottom of the hull. Tie a safety line from the motor to the boat in case a clamp ever loosens. It is one of the reasons we keep the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale in stock.

Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale or the 9.8 HP?

The MFS9.8B uses the same 209 cc engine and weight with more power.

The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale is the choice if your boat is rated for 8 HP or you want the lower price.

The People Who Order This Motor

We ship the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale to weekend boaters, yacht owners who need a tender motor, anglers who want a kicker and small businesses running boats every day. Some order one motor, some order several. We treat every order the same way: confirm the model, quote delivery and keep you updated.

Your First Day Out With the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale

Pick a calm day for the first run and stay close to where you launched. Clamp the motor on, fit the kill cord to your wrist or life jacket, open the fuel vent and squeeze the primer bulb until it goes firm. Then start it and let it idle for a minute while you look for the stream of water from the tell tale.

Spend the first hour getting a feel for the tiller, the throttle grip and the gear lever. Practise coming alongside a buoy or a pontoon at low speed. Most people are surprised how quickly a small motor like this starts to feel natural.

Living With Electric Start

Turning a key is easier than pulling a cord, especially for older owners or anyone with a sore shoulder. The motor still keeps its pull start, so a flat battery does not leave you stuck.

Fit a proper marine battery in a strapped box, keep the leads short and tidy, and check the terminals every few weeks. A battery that sits flat over winter will not last long, so charge it at home during the off season. A fuse in the positive lead near the battery is worth the few minutes it takes to fit. You get all of that with the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale.

Handling the Tiller

Tiller steering puts you right next to the engine, with the throttle in your hand. There is an adjustment for steering friction near the swivel bracket. Tighten it a little so the motor holds its line when you let go to grab a rope, and loosen it for easier turning in tight spots.

Sit so you can reach the tiller with a relaxed arm. When docking, use short bursts of forward and reverse rather than steady throttle. Small motors respond quickly, and once you learn that, coming alongside gets much easier.

Day to Day Use

A good small outboard should not need much thought. The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale starts quickly, runs cleanly and needs only basic care: a fresh water flush after salt, a quick look at the oil level and fresh fuel. Do that and it will keep going season after season.

The First Ten Hours

New engines like variety. Keep the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale below half throttle for the first hour and keep changing speed. After that, use more throttle in short bursts. Change the engine oil and gear oil at the first service the manual lists. It sets the motor up for a long life.

Keeping the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale Healthy

Small outboards need little, but they need it regularly:

• After every trip: flush, rinse and check the tell-tale stream.
• Before every trip: oil level, fuel, clamp screws.
• Every season: engine oil, gear oil, plug, grease.
• Every two to three seasons: water pump impeller.

Keep a note of hours and services. It helps with warranty and resale. Ask us if you want photos of the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale before it ships.

The Water Pump Impeller

Every water cooled outboard has a rubber impeller in the lower unit that pushes cooling water up to the engine. Rubber ages, and sand wears the vanes, so it needs replacing every two or three seasons or sooner if you run in sandy water.

The first sign of trouble is a weak or missing stream from the tell tale. Stop the engine if that happens and find the cause. Running a four stroke without cooling water for even a short time can damage it. Changing the impeller is a straightforward job for a dealer or a handy owner.

Anodes and Corrosion

Outboards used in salt water slowly lose metal through galvanic corrosion. The anodes on the motor are there to take that damage first. They are small blocks of zinc or aluminium alloy, and they are meant to wear away. We are happy to answer questions about the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale by email or chat.

Check them every couple of months in salt water. When one is about half gone, replace it. Never paint an anode, because paint stops it working. If the anodes still look new after a full season in salt water, they may not have a good electrical contact, so clean the mounting points.

Changing the Gear Oil

The gearcase oil is easy to forget because you never see it. Change it once a season. Take out the lower drain screw, then the upper vent screw, and let the old oil run into a tray.

Look at what comes out. Clean dark oil is normal. Milky oil means water is getting in past a seal, and that should be fixed before it rusts the gears. Refill from the bottom hole with marine gear oil until it comes out of the top, fit the vent screw, then the drain screw. New sealing washers each time are a good habit. The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale handles this well.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

The 209 cc twin is economical at part throttle. A 12 litre tank lasts a long day for most small boats.

Tohatsu parts are cheap and easy to find, and most servicing is simple enough to do yourself. That keeps the cost of owning the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale low.

Keep the Fuel Fresh

Buy fuel from a busy station, use it within a month or so and treat it with stabiliser before storage. Water in fuel causes rough running, so keep tanks topped up and closed. A clean fuel filter and fresh fuel solve most problems before they start.

What It Costs to Own

Fuel is the main running cost, and four strokes are frugal. At part throttle a small Tohatsu sips fuel, so a tank lasts a long time. This is where the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale earns its keep.

Servicing is simple and affordable. Oil, gear oil, a plug and an impeller now and then cover most of it. Flush after salt water use and keep fresh fuel in the tank, and the motor will not ask for much more. That is why so many owners keep the same Tohatsu for ten years or more.

Getting the Prop Right

With the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale you want to reach 5,300 to 6,200 rpm at full throttle with a normal load. Too many revs means the pitch is too low, too few means it is too high. Tohatsu’s range for this motor is 6.5 to 9.5 inch pitch. Heavy boats and sailboats often need a lower pitch than light inflatables.

Salt Water Care

Flush the motor with fresh water after every salt trip, using the flush port or a flushing muff. Rinse the outside and wipe the cowl. Spray a corrosion inhibitor under the cowl now and then. If you leave the motor on a tender, tilt it up so the lower unit is out of the water.

Storage and Transport

Store the motor upright on a stand when you can. If you must lay it down, follow the manual and lay it on the correct side so oil does not run into the cylinder. For long storage, drain or stabilise the fuel, change the oil, grease the fittings and keep it somewhere dry. Plenty of buyers message us before ordering the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale, and we like that.

Moving the Motor Around

An outboard stand in the garage makes life easier. For the car, keep the motor upright if you can, strapped so it cannot tip. If you lay it down, use the side Tohatsu specifies. Close the vent and tap first.

Moving It Around

Small Tohatsu motors are light enough for one person to lift, but treat them with a bit of care. Keep the motor upright as much as you can, and when you need to lay it down in the car, use the side shown in the manual so the oil stays where it belongs.

A blanket in the boot stops the cowl getting marked. On a trailer, support the motor or tilt it up and secure it so it does not bounce on rough roads. A cheap wooden stand in the garage makes storage and maintenance much easier. Keep that in mind with the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale.

Common Problems and Quick Checks

Will not start. Check the kill switch clip, the choke, the fuel tap and the tank vent.

Starts then stops. Usually old fuel or a blocked vent.

Weak tell-tale stream. Clear the outlet. If still weak, have the impeller checked. That applies to the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale as much as any motor.

Loss of power. Check the prop for damage or weed, and the fuel filter.

Oil warning. Stop and check the oil level straight away.

A Small Spares Kit

You do not need a workshop on board. A small waterproof bag with the right bits will get you home from most minor problems: Many repeat customers come back for a second Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale.

• A spare spark plug and a plug spanner.
• A spare shear pin or prop parts and a split pin.
• A spare kill cord.
• A short length of fuel line and a couple of clips.
• Pliers, a screwdriver and some tape.
• A spare starter cord if the motor is pull start.

Keep the owner’s manual in a zip bag with the kit. It has the torque figures and the fuse and plug details you might need.

Safety Gear Worth Carrying

Attach the kill switch lanyard every time. Carry oars or a paddle, a spare kill clip, a spare plug and plug spanner, a shear pin or spare prop if your motor uses one, a bailer, a torch and a way to call for help. Life jackets for everyone on board.

Using It as a Tender Motor

Light Tohatsu motors are a favourite on yacht tenders. When you lift the motor between the yacht and the tender, use a line and a small hoist or a halyard, and always tie the motor to the boat first. Many owners store the motor on a rail bracket on the yacht. The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale is covered here too.

As a Kicker Motor

A small four stroke kicker is great for trolling, quiet slow fishing and as a back up. Mount it on a kicker bracket beside the main engine, and use a link arm to steer it from the helm if you troll a lot.

Is 8 HP Right for Your Boat?

Check the capacity plate on your boat for the maximum horsepower and weight. Light inflatables and canoes need very little, while heavier aluminium boats and sailboats need more. Do not go over the plate. If you send us the boat details, we will tell you honestly whether the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale is a good match.

Coming From an Old Two Stroke

A four stroke is quieter, cleaner and uses far less fuel than an old two stroke. There is no oil to mix and no smoke. It is a little heavier, so check how the boat sits. Most owners never look back.

New Versus Second Hand

A used outboard can look like a bargain, but you rarely know its history. Was it flushed after salt water? Was the gear oil ever changed? Has it been dropped or run without water? Those things do not show on the outside. It is worth remembering when you run the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale.

A new motor comes with a clean history, fresh seals, a factory warranty and a full manual. You run it in yourself, so you know it was done properly. For many buyers that peace of mind is worth the difference in price.

Avoid These Common Errors

Wrong shaft, stale fuel, laying the motor on the wrong side and loose clamps cause most of the trouble we hear about. Measure, use fresh fuel, read the storage page in the manual and check the clamps. That is it.

What a Typical First Season Looks Like

Follow the break-in for the first few outings, then get the first service done. After that it is just using the motor, flushing it and keeping the fuel fresh. At the end of the season, service it and store it properly. That is a big part of why people choose the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale.

How Delivery Works

We ship worldwide. Once you confirm the order, the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale is packed in its original box and booked with a carrier we trust or your own forwarder. You get the paperwork and a tracking number so you can follow it to the end.

About the Warranty

Tohatsu warranty terms vary around the world and between leisure and commercial use. We will tell you what applies in your country. Keep your receipts and service records safe.

Keep a Record of the Motor

Note the model code and serial number on the day the motor arrives and store them somewhere safe. A photo of the label on your phone is fine. Parts suppliers ask for the serial to match the right components.

A simple log of hours, oil changes and services helps too. It makes warranty questions easier and adds value if you ever sell. A clamp lock is cheap insurance against theft from a dinghy or a shed.

What Comes in the Box

• The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL outboard
• Owner’s manual and warranty papers
• Standard Tohatsu fittings for this model

Fuel tanks, props and accessories vary by version and market. We confirm exactly what is included before shipping.

Before You Order the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale

• Measure your transom to confirm the 20 inch shaft is right.
• Check the boat’s maximum horsepower and weight.
• Decide between manual and electric start.
• Plan your fuel tank and battery if needed.
• Tell us your country for a delivery quote.

Questions now save trouble later, so ask anything.

Ordering Is Simple

Add the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale to your cart or message us. We confirm the model, shaft and starting type, then send a delivery quote. Once you approve it, we ship. Read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions first, and look at the reviews page to hear from other buyers. The about us page tells you who we are, and the contact page reaches a real person.

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• The full shop

Our blog has more on looking after outboards, and you can browse the full Tohatsu outboard range on the maker’s own site.

FAQ: Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale

Is the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale new?

Yes. New in the box, with Tohatsu paperwork.

What shaft length is it?

20 inch (L).

How heavy is the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale?

About 37 to 41 kg (82 to 90 lb) depending on version.

What engine does it have?

4-stroke, 2 cylinder, 209 cc (12.8 cu in).

How does it start?

Electric start with manual back up.

What fuel tank does it use?

12 L (3.1 US gal) separate tank.

Do you ship the Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale worldwide?

Yes. Send us your location and we will quote delivery.

Does it come with a warranty?

Yes, Tohatsu factory warranty paperwork. Terms depend on your country.

Ready When You Are

The Tohatsu MFS8BEFL for sale is ready to ship. If you are still deciding, tell us about your boat. We would rather spend a few minutes getting it right than sell you the wrong motor.