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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
BRAND NEW ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION! The Tohatsu 9.8 hp Fuel Injected Outboard Model: MFS9.8CEPS with a 15 inch shaft and manual start has set the standard in portable outboard power. At just 85 lbs, the 9.8 hp Tohatsu outboard engine is light and compact yet still delivering the power you crave. Perfect for auxiliary power for your sailboat, or a jon boat, skiff or inflatable, this Tohatsu outboard is known for it's quiet ride and great fuel efficiently. Standard features on this Tohatsu outboard include forward, neutral and reverse shift lever on the front of the engine, a 5 year factory warranty and an external gas tank.
FEATURES
Lightest 8hp EFI outboard in the industry
Achieved 35% less fuel consumption compared to previous model MFS9.8B
Achieved 20% incread torque compared to previous model MFS9.8B
First battery-less EFI system in 8hp
Water cooled fuel pump
Standard tiller handle
Newly designed carrying handle for tiller model
Easy-to-use flushing port
Improved crankcase ventilation system
Improved center gravity
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Tohatsu MFS9.8CEPS Four Stroke
Horsepower: 9.8hp
Cylinders: 2 cyl
Shaft Length: 15" Short
Steering: Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric + Manual
Weight: 91 lbs
Full Throttle Range: 5300 - 6200 rpm
Displacement: 209cc
Induction System: EFI
Warranty: Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
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