Tohatsu 9.9 HP MFS9.9EEFTUL Outboard Motor

Description

We have the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale new in the box and ready to ship. It is a 9.9 horsepower Tohatsu four stroke outboard with a 25 inch shaft, tiller steering and electric start with manual back up, plus power tilt.

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. This is where the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale earns its keep.

Below you will find the full specs, what the model code means, the boats it suits, how it runs, care tips, shipping and the questions buyers ask us most. It is a long page, but a motor is a purchase you live with for years and the details matter.

Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL 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 MFS9.9E page.

What the Model Code on the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale Means

Tohatsu codes are easy once someone explains them. MFS means a Tohatsu four stroke and 9.9 is the horsepower. The E after the horsepower marks the model series. EF means electric start, with the recoil starter kept as a back up. T means power tilt. UL at the end means an ultra long 25 inch shaft.

A Big Engine for a 9.9: the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

The MFS9.9E shares its 333 cc two cylinder with the 15 and 20 HP. That is a lot of engine for 9.9 horsepower, which means strong torque and a motor that never sounds strained.

Tohatsu says this E series family is the lightest in its class, at about 43 kg for the base model. It has a thermostat controlled cooling system, through the prop exhaust and an oil pressure warning. Plenty of buyers message us before ordering the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale, and we like that.

Many 9.9s are bought as kicker motors for trolling. The big displacement gives good low speed control and smooth idle, which is exactly what trollers want.

Boats That Suit the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

Kicker on bigger boats

Quiet, smooth trolling power.

Aluminium boats

12 to 16 foot boats rated for 10 HP.

Inflatables and RIBs

Up to about 4 m.

Sailboats

A strong auxiliary for yachts up to around 26 feet.

How the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale Runs

The Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale is smooth and quiet. It idles down low for trolling and pulls cleanly when you open it up.

On a small boat it feels stronger than the number on the cowl suggests. Keep that in mind with the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale.

About Tohatsu Outboards

Tohatsu is a Japanese company that has specialised in outboards for decades. It is especially strong in portables and mid range motors, and its engines have powered boats under other badges too. For an owner, that means proven designs, wide parts support and a motor that is easy to service almost anywhere.

Getting the Shaft Length Right

This is the most important measurement. Measure the transom height at the centre. Around 15 inches suits a short shaft, around 20 a long shaft and around 25 an ultra long shaft. Too short and the prop sucks air. Too long and you get drag and spray. The Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale comes with a 25 inch shaft. If you are unsure, send us a photo and the measurement.

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. That applies to the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale as much as any motor.

Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale or the 15 HP?

The MFS15E uses the same engine and weight with more power.

The Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale suits boats and waters with a 10 HP limit, and it is the classic kicker size.

Who Buys the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale From Us

Most buyers are private owners with a tender, a small aluminium boat or a sailboat. After them come fishing guides, rental and sailing clubs, resorts and boat dealers. What they want is simple: a new motor, the right shaft length, proper paperwork and a fair delivered price.

Your First Day Out With the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL 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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale.

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.

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. The Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale is covered here too.

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.

Living With the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

Owning a Tohatsu portable is easy. Clamp it on, check the oil, connect the fuel, start and go. After the trip, flush it with fresh water, let it drain upright and store it the right way up. There is no oil to mix and no smoke. It just works.

Breaking In the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

Follow the break-in in the owner’s manual. Usually that means low and varied throttle for the first hour, no long runs at full throttle for the first ten hours, and an oil change at the first service. Gentle running at the start helps the motor last.

Maintenance on the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

• Flush with fresh water after every trip in salt or dirty water.
• Check the engine oil level before each trip.
• Change the engine oil at the hours in the manual, or once a season.
• Change the gear oil every season and look for milky oil.
• Replace the water pump impeller every two to three seasons.
• Check the spark plug and the fuel filter.
• Grease the swivel, clamp screws and tilt points.

Most owners do these jobs themselves. They are simple and need only basic tools.

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. It is worth remembering when you run the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale.

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. That is a big part of why people choose the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale.

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.

Gearcase Oil, Once a Year

Draining the gear oil every season takes about twenty minutes. Lay out a tray, remove the drain screw at the bottom and the vent screw higher up, and let it empty. Owners of the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale tell us the same thing.

Milky or grey oil is a warning sign of water in the gearcase. Metal flakes on the drain screw magnet are another. Refill from the bottom using a pump tube until oil appears at the vent, then refit both screws. Done every year, this little job keeps the gears and bearings in good shape for a long time.

Fuel Use and Running Costs

Big displacement at low power is very efficient at trolling and cruise speeds. It is one of the reasons we keep the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale in stock.

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 MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale low.

Fuel Quality Matters

Small motors are sensitive to old fuel. Use fresh petrol, keep the tank cap closed and add a fuel stabiliser if the motor will sit for more than a few weeks. If your fuel contains ethanol, do not leave it in the motor over winter. Most hard starting on small outboards comes back to stale fuel.

Running Costs

Small four strokes are cheap to run. They burn far less fuel than an old two stroke of the same size, and there is no two stroke oil to buy. A day of fishing or exploring often uses only a few litres. You get all of that with the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale.

The other costs are small too: engine oil once a season, gear oil, a spark plug now and then, and an impeller every few years. Most of that you can do yourself. Over a few seasons the fuel savings alone go a long way toward the price of the motor.

Getting the Prop Right

With the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale you want to reach 5,400 to 6,100 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 to 11.5 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. Ask us if you want photos of the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale before it ships.

Laying It Up

Before a long break, flush the motor, run the carburettor dry or stabilise the fuel, change the engine and gear oil and grease every fitting. Store it upright on a stand, under a cover, in a dry place.

Carrying and Car Transport

Carry the motor upright using the handle, and get help with heavier motors. In a car, secure it upright in a stand or lay it on the side the manual allows, with a towel underneath. Close the fuel vent and the fuel tap before moving it. We are happy to answer questions about the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale by email or chat.

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. The Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale handles this well.

Simple Fixes Before You Call a Mechanic

No start: kill switch clip on, vent open, fresh fuel, choke used.

Rough running: stale fuel or a dirty filter. This is where the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale earns its keep.

Overheating: weed in the intake or a worn impeller.

Slipping or slow: damaged or wrong prop. Plenty of buyers message us before ordering the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale, and we like that.

Vibration: bent prop or loose clamp screws.

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: Keep that in mind with the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL 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. That applies to the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale as much as any motor.

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.

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. Many repeat customers come back for a second Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale.

Is 9.9 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 MFS9.9EEFTUL 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.

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.

How Delivery Works

We ship worldwide. Once you confirm the order, the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL 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.

In the Box

You get the complete Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL motor, the manual, warranty papers and the standard factory fittings. Anything else, such as a spare prop, a stand or a bigger tank, can be added to the same shipment.

Before You Order the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

• Measure your transom to confirm the 25 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 MFS9.9EEFTUL 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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• All Tohatsu outboards
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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 MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale

Is the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale new?

Yes. New in the box, with Tohatsu paperwork.

What shaft length is it?

25 inch (UL).

How heavy is the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale?

About 43 kg (95 lb) for the base model.

What engine does it have?

4-stroke, 2 cylinder, 333 cc (20.32 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 MFS9.9EEFTUL 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.

Final Word

If you want a light, reliable 9.9 HP four stroke that starts easily and lasts, the Tohatsu MFS9.9EEFTUL for sale is a great choice. Order today, or message us first and we will help you make sure it is the right fit.