awmaster10
Seaman Apprentice
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- May 4, 2017
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I posted last season showing my setup with the 4hp electric motor that was good for easily hitting hull speed on electric restricted lakes and rivers. I also boat on a lot of large lakes and bays with no gas restrictions, so I had been shopping around for a gas motor to add to the collection. Here are some options I considered:
6hp 4stroke tohatsu/nissan/merc(?): There were a ton of these for sale in basically showroom condition for $500-800, so it was very hard to resist picking one up as a nice lightweight and reliable option. Unfortunately, 6hp, especially in a 1cylinder 4 stroke is barely enough to plane the boat with 1 person, and would be a real struggle with a passenger.
8-9.8hp 4 stroke tohatsu/nissan: There were a couple of these for sale in good condition for $800-1000, but they weigh in at 90+lbs and would put a lot of stress on my transom and my back.
8hp yamaha 2 stroke: This was pretty much the motor I was set on. Every time one come up for a reasonable price it was sold within a day. Oh well, I believe I ended up with a similarly great late model 2 stroke.
Various 9.9hp 2 strokes: Maybe a little more powerful, but a lot heavier than the 9.8 2 stroke.
So a couple weeks ago I saw an advertisement for this 9.8 2 stroke in good condition listed for $500. Drove out there immediately, made an offer, and took it home for $400 cash.
Obviously at that price it isn't perfect. There is a bit of corrosion on the bottom part of the motor housing and a little on the leg. It pumps water well, but obviously not at its absolute best, so its getting a new impeller this weekend. Starts and runs absolutely flawlessly though.
Overall, $400 for a 9.8hp that weighs under 60lbs is a solid deal in my book, and I am insanely excited for the maiden voyage this weekend on the Chesapeake Bay. My narrow flat bottom boat should absolutely fly with the 9.8.
Pictures of the motor and the boat attached.
6hp 4stroke tohatsu/nissan/merc(?): There were a ton of these for sale in basically showroom condition for $500-800, so it was very hard to resist picking one up as a nice lightweight and reliable option. Unfortunately, 6hp, especially in a 1cylinder 4 stroke is barely enough to plane the boat with 1 person, and would be a real struggle with a passenger.
8-9.8hp 4 stroke tohatsu/nissan: There were a couple of these for sale in good condition for $800-1000, but they weigh in at 90+lbs and would put a lot of stress on my transom and my back.
8hp yamaha 2 stroke: This was pretty much the motor I was set on. Every time one come up for a reasonable price it was sold within a day. Oh well, I believe I ended up with a similarly great late model 2 stroke.
Various 9.9hp 2 strokes: Maybe a little more powerful, but a lot heavier than the 9.8 2 stroke.
So a couple weeks ago I saw an advertisement for this 9.8 2 stroke in good condition listed for $500. Drove out there immediately, made an offer, and took it home for $400 cash.
Obviously at that price it isn't perfect. There is a bit of corrosion on the bottom part of the motor housing and a little on the leg. It pumps water well, but obviously not at its absolute best, so its getting a new impeller this weekend. Starts and runs absolutely flawlessly though.
Overall, $400 for a 9.8hp that weighs under 60lbs is a solid deal in my book, and I am insanely excited for the maiden voyage this weekend on the Chesapeake Bay. My narrow flat bottom boat should absolutely fly with the 9.8.
Pictures of the motor and the boat attached.
