2021 Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard first water run @ Shell Key

[@jrbassin]

The joys of having 2 cylinders over 1. It is much smoother.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes it is. Very smooth indeed!

[@groupergary5536]

Twin jugs love it

[@williamsporing1500]

Got mine at the beginning of the year, have 40+ hours on it. Very nice little motor. Pushes my ‘14 aluminum v-Hull at 16 mph with me and all my gear in it. The thing that amazes me is the fuel economy! And yes, it’s quiet!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It is a nice motor indeed.

[@rslover65]

I've got the same set up. I swear it runs on fresh air. It goes forever on it's 3 gallon tank

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, super efficient

[@travisrolando8205]

Love that big smile on your face Erick! Looks like you had way too much fun!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I did! It was also a little scary but fun.

[@Fox_306]

Another great video. Looking forward to the speed test results.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you. Going to run the 10 hours, do the oil change and then speed test.

[@BrooklynNY1979]

Fantastic review brotha, I’ve decided on the Tohatstu 9.8 as my first outboard, I’m excited as a newbie to this lifestyle!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Wow!! Nice choice, it is a good compromise of power and weight. If you happen to have Facebook, feel free to join my group "The Muddy Feet Oasis". You're welcome to ask questions and post your adventures there if you like.

[@ncwarrior62]

Great video Eric I will feel so much better when I move back to Florida this year. The cold is so disabling to me the older I get the worse it becomes.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! Well, I am sure you'll like Florida where the weather does not get lower than 30's, no snow.

[@ncwarrior62]

@@ErickMartinSucre Either Ft Meyers on West Coast or Jupiter area on east coast. I have lived on both sides but leaning towards West side I have Familia in Tampa Area n lots of friends on east coast so time will tell I want some acreage so I can put up a nice steel 40x60 shop for all my tools n toys!

[@slacktide_angler]

first! Great video, man. I just bought a 9.8 Tohatsu as well and ran it for the first time today. My first thought was exactly the first thing you said.. "It's so quiet". Youre ahead of me- I dont have a boat yet. Hope to do what youre doing later this summer! cheers, cant wait to see the rest of this adventure.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! So far I am enjoying it, gets me into plan very quickly.

[@joelkopinsky5690]

A lot of fun in this video, very nice video keep it up!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thanks 😊

[@db3170]

Lucas break in oil with zinc highly recommended then do what manufacturer recommends

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you. Break-in has been completed, and oil has been changed.

[@2112foureyes]

There are flats over by the boat wreck we used to catch trout and whiting 2 at a time. Loves lures!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I need to check out that boat wreck. Is it by Fort De Soto park?

[@diegomendiviltv]

Very impressed with the 9.9 Tohatsu.. Excellent video bro! Saludos desde Arizona

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Awesome! Thank you! Hello from FL!

[@antonioditullo1207]

I love the colors of your boat 😊

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! That was my old BB290 boat. My foster mom has it now

[@antonioditullo1207]

Ok but is adorable.... I have a inflatable 330...."Predator"😅

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@antonioditullo1207 Nice!

[@MidniteClubII]

I have the Old NISSAN 9.8 that is practicallly brand new has not even been broken in. Had been stored for years. Going out this summer to do the deed and break that puppy in!.. You had more fun than a barrel of changos. Cheers desde Huntington Beach Cali!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Cheers from Florida, meme capital of the world lol

[@spagettiman8310]

Great video that motor runs lovely and smooth

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you. Yeah, super smooth on the water.

[@evanthurlow3782]

how do you tilt the motor, just bought one can't figure out how it works. Thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Usually you put it on forward gear and the you can tilt it.

[@steelhead6368]

Can't wait for the speed test!!!! Do a speed test ASAP PLEASE! Looking into buying this motor!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It may take me a few before I can make the new speed test. I'll do my best.

[@mogasesegopotje8483]

That whuuuuw in 9:04🤣🤣🤣🤣. I could tell you are having great time buddy

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Haha! Yeah, it's super fun being out in the water.

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

Hi Erick I bought a new 6hp but I was given wrong advice they said it would plane me and my mrs in my quicksilver air deck but it doesn’t do you think the 9.8 will is there a big difference in power thanks stu from uk

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Massive difference l, yes. You could also try a smaller pitch propeller. In my case, my 6hp Tohatsu came with a 7.8x8 propeller, but when I installed a 7x8x7 prop, it makes the boat plane quicker and with a person with me. Getting a 9.8hp outboard is a sure thing though.

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

@@ErickMartinSucre thanks erick

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Anytime.

[@nightman4all67]

Hy there nice videos man! What can u say about the Tohatsu 6hp 2 cylinders ?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Hey! Well, they are old models and 2 stroke, quite rare. If you have one, keep it.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

And if it works even better. Enjoy the heck out of it.

[@nightman4all67]

@@ErickMartinSucre oh thanks sory ^^^but i whant to buy a MFS6BZ-S Tohastu is a 4 Stroke with 2 Cylinder , my first question was bad sorry :D

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I'm actually surprised they still make those. Here in the US we only get the 1 cylinder model. With 2 cylinders it'll be quieter and smoother.

[@keotsu1]

Hey man, would you be able to make a video 9.8hp vs 6hp of your motors? Pros and cons for both per your needs. I have a 12' saturn and im struggling on picking between the two haha. Thanks!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That's a good idea. I have some videos to make but I think I can sqeeze that during the week. I'll see what I can do.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

For now, if you can lift 84 pounds go for the 9.8hp

[@keotsu1]

Awesome, thanks!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Anytime

[@ErickMartinSucre]

This is good info. Did you mean 7.8x6 or 7.9x6?

[@Георгий.Карелия]

Tohatsu 9.8👍👍👍👍👍.video 👍👍👍👍👍👌.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you!

[@Bennysnamehere]

im having trouble lifting the tilt up. it feels like its locked and i cant release the lock

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Make sure it is on forward gear before lifting it.

[@Bennysnamehere]

@@ErickMartinSucre its in forward, still wont let me tilt up. I am stuck lol

[@Bennysnamehere]

@@ErickMartinSucre do you have a 9.8 if possibly to show a quick demo on how you do it?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

What in the heck?! Hmm......Did it tilt before? I'm starting to wonder of the bolt that holds the transom bracket is too tight? Ok, I have a 2nd channel where I do stuff like this. Gonna make you a quick clip to show you what I mean.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@Bennysnamehere kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZPQm6ecba2djtE

[@goodcitizen4587]

That was really cool. Espceiallyl going out on the Gulf. I have a Saturn 18' and am looking for an outboard motor. Considering a 15 or 20HP. (I leave this boat on my dock, so no need for portability).

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! My friend on this video has the 20hp model.

[@karniskavva]

Oil change after 10 hours really? Im awaiting that exact motor and was hoping for less hussle. My first boat and I live in apartment

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That is only after the 10 hour break-in. After that it's every 100 hours.

[@karniskavva]

@@ErickMartinSucre Can I do it myself? lol

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, it's easy. I'll make the video of it this week or the next.

[@karniskavva]

@@ErickMartinSucre Oh man thanks alot!! Thats a insta sub!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you and welcome aboard!

[@paulreportingliv]

Is this 10 horse two stroke or four stroke?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Four stroke

[@paulreportingliv]

Wouldn’t a 2 stroke be lighter???

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes it would be. 2 stroke are no longer being made in the US but you could buy one used, usually old.

[@traciewarren915]

magic mate

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 😊

[@Sean-bp6xb]

Watching from Ontario Canada 🎉

[@ErickMartinSucre]

😊

[@robertharrowfield9268]

thanks old mate , another great vlog . good to see you with the new 9.8 Tohatsu as im going to buy one for my 3.1mtr Zodiac . cant wait for the speed test . dont forget to put it in knots also . cheers Erick . p.s nice place you go camping at .

[@ErickMartinSucre]

My pleasure and thanks for watching!

[@danivibesMiami]

What island did you camp at?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

In this video I camped at Shell Key, taking off from Fort de Soto boat ramp. The island is like 1 1/2 miles away and very easy to get to.

[@danivibesMiami]

@@ErickMartinSucre any islands that are camping in biscayne bay miami area that you know of?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, Elliot Key is one of them. I have not visited it yet but some of my viewers have.

[@jaimejabo3773]

Great video, my hat fell overboard first time goin full throttle. Luckily, i was able to retrieve it. :)

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Haha! Yeah, I was not expecting the speed upgrade lol

[@GONNALIVEHIKING]

where do you buy your outboards?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Onlineoutboards.com, or you can check the Facebook market place and see if you can find a good deal.

[@dougms9790]

notice any difference between this motor and the 9.9 Merc you ran on this boat on June 1, 2019 video? The 9.9 has to be what, 30;bs more than the little tohatsu you were running?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, the Merc is at least 10 pounds heavier. This one runs at 84 pounds wet. The Meec was close to 100 pounds.

[@79Bonaca]

Just wondering if there is a specific reason why you picked Tohatsu over other motors in the same hp and price range as Honda, suzuki, mercury ?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, reliability and price

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Best bang for the buck

[@samuelinnes9146]

How long is your friends boat (0:25)

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I believe it's a 14 foot long Achilles

[@samuelinnes9146]

How long is yours???

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@samuelinnes9146 That's the Saturn BB290 "no longer made" and it's 9.6 feet long.

[@Booboosik]

I want to use a same setup for intracostal (south east side of FL) but I am not sure how to go pee-pee when there would be so much civilization around. What do you recommend?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Well, I've used mangroves and spoil island. Literally, any piece of land you can find that has very little or no ppl. At times I have gone back to the boat ramp to take care of business.

[@FeldwebelWolfenstool]

..when I was a young ape, me old man's mid-60's 10 hp 2-stroke Merc had a TWO-BLADED prop. We called a 2-blader a "speed prop" and a 3-blader was a "power prop". No 2-blade props available anymore, not much info on the why not or why they were like that back then...

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I assume technology advances. The way pitch is manipulated with the new blades

[@thesweetertheberry]

I bought a 9.8 Tohatsu a few months ago. It has already been in the shop. Carburator problems. Its a brand new outboard. They said that it was manufactoring debris. Do you know if they have steer stops availible for this outboard? Thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh my! Gosh, both Tohatsu outboards that I own have not given those issues. Maybe it was indeed some factory debris or perhaps a faulty carb. In regards to a Steer Stop, this is the first time me hearing it, so I googled it and I have no clue if they make them or not for this outboard.

[@srileo]

Terrific video Erick. I wish you’d done a speed test! Looks like you were hauling atleast 20mph.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! Yes, the speed test will come after I finish the break-in of the motor. I still got about 7 hours to go.

[@79Bonaca]

Planning to get that 9.8 Tohatsu . But am wondering how well will it perform on a Saturn or azzuro 330 that hold around 4 people. Not looking for some crazy speed lol but do you believe it will still push at least 8 mph with 4 people? Thx

[@ErickMartinSucre]

6 to 8 yes, if the weight is placed evenly, it may even plane and get 10mph

[@bilaldalli]

Hello Erick ,How to top speed whith Tohatsu 9.8

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That video will come after I finish the break-in period.

[@bilaldalli]

Thank you

[@ErickMartinSucre]

My pleasure 😊

[@trashstomper]

Erick: I have this new engine just going to let it idle, going through break in process. 5 minutes later: I’m going full throttle just to test it! Lol I think all of us are guilty of that! Good video Erick🤟

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Hahaha! Yeah, I was tempted to do it. It won't hurt it though

[@trashstomper]

@@ErickMartinSucre you only live once!

[@EAFISHINGNYC]

This video is a great video dude I like the motor 👍🚤

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you 8-)

[@harryj1081]

Love it so much! What trim position you use with your SIB? Is it set towards the stern or away from it? I also have a 9.9hp mercury but having hard time to plane. The anti ventilations plate is too much out of the water.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! I have mine set in the 2nd slot closest to the transom.

[@srileo]

Also, would you consider a 20hp in your 10ft? My 6hp is not cutting it for my 10ft either and I’m gonna get a 9.9. Thing is it’s the same weight as a 20 hp, so am tempted. However i do not want to be stupid with the power... likely to have 2.5 people on board

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh, I see why the 6hp was not enough. It is best suited for one person. Now, if you plan on getting the 9.9 and you can afford the 20, get the 20. You'll be cruising at half throttle most of the time anyway.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

If you get the one without the electric trim, starter, and alternator, it would be around 100 pounds. It can be picked up by one person but watch your back, tighten your stomach, lift with legs and you'll be ok.

[@cadexim]

Hi Erick: Congrats on your new 9.8 outboard. I paired mine with the Achilles LSI360E and it works great for the 3 of us. Thanks for the other oil change and prop swap videos. I will be doing the same soon. Camping on the island looks so nice. I will see if I can convince my wife lol. I was curious, would you happen to know how your friend secured the bimini top on his Achilles? Thanks.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! I'll see if I can find out about the Bimini

[@qapsukalek]

Cool man make more videos on calm days

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I know, but the weather is getting wild lately so I picked the day it was the least violent. Still got my butt kicked though

[@gz1423]

How heavy is the motor? Would a single person be able to load it and unload it from a car? Awesome video!! Looks like fun!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you for asking. A viewer suggested I make a video showing just that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6SyiHeCq5WShJI

[@rommel-777]

Awesome Erick! Wow, that water did look rough indeed, at least it is beautiful water, not like what we have in N.J. 😩 Hopefully I will be out this summer in the bay areas where the water is calmer. I think I will go with 20 HP Mercury for the Saturn Haylon. Have you ever flipped in this type of boat? I have on jetskis but flipping this motor would be pretty intense I would think. Thanks brother!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

In a standard inflatable it takes a lot to get flipped. I used to own a Saturn SK396 kaboat and I got flipped on that.

[@daddyshark1174]

Great video as always, Erick. Did you get/run a tach with hour meter? When I got my 9.8 last year I also added a tach to measure rpm and hours to make sure break in was done right. How do you feel about carrying it? Using a dolly?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! I basically keep track of the time I use it in my head. It's not super accurate but close to it. It is heavy but not impossible. It's lighter than my old 9.9 Merc used to be. I think that one was close to 100 pounds. This one is about 84. I do store it on its own outboard stand.

[@daddyshark1174]

@@ErickMartinSucre are you running stock prop? What boat is that, your dingy bb290?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes, the stock prop is 8.5x8. I think I could run a 8.5x9 for a bit more speed. I'm usually by myself on the boat so I think it's doable. In this video I was using the BB290

[@thatonebeone]

so anything under 100 pounds 9.8 / 9.9 is ideal to pick up and move around ?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

More or less yes. I went with the 9.8 because ots 84 pounds wet. The 9.9 is heavier

[@thatonebeone]

@@ErickMartinSucre what's good 9.9 that's maybe close to under 95 pounds.. I don't need electric start or tilting power steering..

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@thatonebeone If that's what you need then the 9.8 will do great at being 10 pounds lighter. However, the 9.9 has the capacity to be upgraded to 15-20hp. Make sure you get the one that has the 300cc+ engine in it.

[@thatonebeone]

@@ErickMartinSucre yeah like your vid you said try to stick to one thing instead of buying lol.. 9.9 will be great if i get a bigger boat later.. right now i have a small 11 foot.. do you prefer the 9.8hp then your 6hp on this conditions your at seems bit more windy and choppy but that 9.8hp is still moving you good.. seems like a 6hp would struggle in bit choppy and windy conditions

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@thatonebeone Nah is about the same. The only difference is more power and speed. I have taken my 6hp in these conditions.

[@SNEVIC]

Another great (small) adventure. I am looking forward to see the speed test. By the way, do you know the steering angle of this outboard? I think that the 6HP has 90º but this one should have less, I think....

[@ErickMartinSucre]

They are both about the same. The Mercury ones have the tiller at an angle, the Tohatsu is more straight.

[@SNEVIC]

@@ErickMartinSucre I mean the rotation angle of the motor head upon the vertical axe. Do you know how much it rotates for each side?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@SNEVIC Forgive me, I have no clue on how to answer this one.

[@SNEVIC]

@@ErickMartinSucre ok Erick, but you could try to see if the outboard can at least rotate 45° to each side. I think it might be around these values

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh, that's what you mean. That sounds about right, it would turn more if it wasn't for the transom wheels.

[@vinhha6073]

My hat No my hat I love my hat..😂😂... Erick you living in dream...My schedule I may go to Flo on Jun for a week... I hope and I hope I can meet you in person...!! ...

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I went faster than expected

[@hanchang8982]

hi you upgraded motor from 6hp nicee

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes! I'm keeping the 6hp so I can use it on the Kaboay but will use this one when I use the dinghy.

[@albertomartin400]

HAT OVERBOARD, HAT OVERBOARD! HAHAHA, NICE VIDEO MAN, I HOPE TO SAIL WITH YOU SOMEDAY, SALUDOS DESDE VALENCIA, EN ESPAÑA

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Spain!! Wow! Hello from Florida!

[@savagemako17]

It's more important to vary speeds and no lugging of the motor during break in. Running for 2 hours at one speed is the worse thing you can do.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh yeah, I spent the entire day doing the break-in, I just happen to turn it into a camping trip. I was exhausted after the fact,whew.

[@mihairadupop2491]

dude , change oil after you brake in motor. all that metal shaving will damage the motor if left in the oil.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh yeah, 10 hours in and I changed it, even made a video of it.

[@pietrotaballione2217]

So from a 10hp you went to a 6hp back to a 9.8hp? Agree I went from a yamaha 6hp to a mercury 9.8hp, so much smoother and better, though heavier to carry...

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah my old 9.9 was heavier than my new 9.8

[@michaeleroh6388]

Yeahhhhhhh I have a 10.5 foot dinghy and my 5hp just does nothing for it 🤦🏻‍♂️ one day I’ll save money for a 9.8 - 15. From your videos it looks like a 9.8hp would be plenty.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh yeah. It has plenty of power and it is the happy medium. 10-15hp outboards are also heavier. I manage to get 19mph on a recent test I did.