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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 Outboard Model: MFS9.8CEFTL with a 20 inch shaft, electronic fuel injection, electric start and power tilt has set the standard in portable outboard power. At just 98 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 Outboard in Class @ 85 lbs
Electric Start + 12V 80W 7A Alternator
Full Thru-Cowl Manual Start Retained
Advanced Digital CD Ignition System
Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator
ESG Over Rev RPM Limiter
High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
Zinc Coated Water Passages
Sacrificial Zinc Anodes + Trim Tab
Forward Mounted Gear Shift Selector
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Adjustable Steering Friction Setting
Start-In-Gear Protection
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling
Advanced Cross Flow Induction System
Shallow Water Drive; 6 Trim Positions
Quiet Through-The-Propeller Exhaust
3.1 Gallon Fuel Tank / Fuel Line
Safety Lanyard Cut-Off Switch
Operating Manual & Emergency Tool Kit
Tohatsu 5-Year Warranty
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MODEL |
MFS9.8CEFTL |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2024 |
|
SKU |
MFS9.8CEFTL-24 |
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WEIGHT |
98.0 lb |
|
MANUFACTURER |
Tohatsu |
|
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
|
HORSEPOWER |
9.8hp |
|
SHAFT LENGTH |
20" (Long) |
|
STEERING |
Tiller |
|
STARTING |
Electric |
|
TRIM & TILT |
Power Tilt |
|
FUEL DELIVERY |
EFI |
|
FUEL TANK |
External |
|
CYLINDER(S) |
2 |
|
DISPLACEMENT |
209 cc (12.8 cubic inches) |
|
BORE AND STROKE |
55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 inches) |
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FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
5,300-6,200 RPM |
|
IGNITION SYSTEM |
Digital CD Ignition |
|
INDUCTION SCAVENGING |
SOHC |
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VALVES PER CYLINDER |
2 |
|
FUEL TYPE |
Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) |
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FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line |
|
OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) |
|
OIL CAPACITY |
27 fl. oz. (800 ml) |
|
LUBRICATION |
Wet Sump |
|
ALTERNATOR |
12V 80W 7A |
|
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
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SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
|
GEAR RATIO |
2.08:1 |
|
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) |
|
PROPELLER |
4-Blade Aluminum |
|
INTERNAL BATTERY |
No |
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