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REVIEW
Tohatsu MFS9.8
Tohatsu's MFS9.8A is the lightest twin-cylinder four-stroke in the 10hp range, Andrew Norton discoversThe MFS9.8A has California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2008 emission compliance, and the warranty for recreational-usage is two years.
| HOW IT WENT | |||
| Revs | Kmh | Lt/h | Km/Lt |
| 900 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 12.31 |
| 2000 | 8.6 | 0.8 | 10.82 |
| 3000 | 10.8 | 1.4 | 7.73 |
| 4400 | 23.6 | 2.8 | 8.44 |
| 5000 | 28.7 | 3.1 | 9.35 |
| 5900 | 34.2 | 4.1 | 8.36 |
| SPEC CHECK |
| Engine type: Cross-flow SOHC four-stroke |
| Valve actuation: Toothed rubber belt, four valves |
| Prop hp @ rpm: 9.7/5500 |
| WOT rev range: 5000–6000 |
| Piston displacement (cc): 209 |
| Bore x stroke (mm): 55 x 44 |
| Ignition system: CD with electronic timing advance |
| Charging circuit: 6amp 80W unregulated |
| Fuel type: ULP 91 RON |
| Oil type: Valvoline SAE15W40 API SG |
| Oil capacity (lt): 0.8 |
| Break-in period (hr): 10 |
| Gear ratio: 2.08:1 |
| Transom heights (in): 15/20/25 |
| Shortshaft weight (kg): 37.0 |
| Recommended retail: $2996 |
| Spare alloy prop: $155 |
| Servicing prices* |
| Year one $235 |
| Year two, etc $185 |
| * As per manufacturer's recommended schedule but excluding parts. All prices current as of December 2004. Loan engine from Lakeside Marine, tel (02) 4392 6110. Prop and servicing prices from Coast to Coast Boating, tel (02) 4970 5541 |
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