Some key points to make your Hangkai 12hp outboard last a very long time.

Hello everybody! This video comes to you from the many requests I got since I purchased the Hangkai 12hp. I've had the opportunity to spend a lot of time using this motor and figuring out the kinks and how to address them to make this motor last just as long as any other major brand. The main issues come from the factory, lubrication to be exact. The gear case does not come filled like my Tohatsu 6hp did, so you have to make sure the gear case if filled with gear oil before taking it to the water. This is one of the examples as to why these motors have such a bad reputation, that being said, with a little bit of attention and effort, this motor is a diamond on the rough and it can be easily turned into a well-polished diamond. I'll let the video explain the rest, and thank you all for watching.
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[@bm961]

I ordered one on Saturday, and it arrived today. Paid $849 + $60 for shipping on Amazon. Greased the prop shaft, filled the lower with gear oil, hooked up the fuel tank and it started on the 4th pull. Started pumping water within seconds. I can't wait to get it out on the water. So far I'm very happy with it.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I think I paid 1k at the time for mine, and I still am happy with it. So far it has performed flawlessly. It look like as long as you use the correct fuel/oil mixtures, grease up the joints and flush it after every use, this little outboard will last as long as any other outboard.

[@DD-mg4mr]

Was you able to get the handle to stay up right!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You just move it up. It ain't static

[@billbogg3857]

The only informative video and there are many of them on this engine. ( NOTHING from the manufacturer on these essential points). Well done and thank you!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Happy to help ☺️

[@redahpecah4692]

just bought this one 6 month ago after seeing your video breaking that hangkai .. now im own one

[@ErickMartinSucre]

They are great little motors.

[@donnovicki9771]

Great video, it convinced me to try one of these for my Lund SSV. Sounds like basic maintenance will keep it running for a long time. Appreciate it.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you! It just needs some initial tlc, and you'll have a great little outboard for years to come.

[@billbogg3857]

Thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you!

[@dacostafernando]

Great video, very interesting and informative, I am ready to buy one now. I feel more comfortable after your video, explaining everything

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Glad I can help! If you use my link, it'll help me a ton. Thank you!!

[@vichelton2002]

Very good video! You covered points that no one else has covered. I didn’t know that they were Tohatsu clones, makes me have a little more confidence in them. That being said, I have a 3.6 that I bought from someone basically new. He had gotten it started a few times on 50:1 oil ratio, plus didn’t put gear oil in the lower unit. I pull on the starter rope until I’m just about completely give out before it will start, then it will run 20-30 minutes then die & will not start. No one around here will work on one. Trying to decide if I want to take a chance on a new 18 HP.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

The 18hp are 15hp Yamaha clones

[@ErickMartinSucre]

They just need good initial care or TLC as some will call it

[@vichelton2002]

That’s good information & will help if I buy one. Yamaha parts will be easier to find.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@vichelton2002 Yup! Super easy. Spark plugs, impellers, zinc anodes, you name it.

[@DireNeeds]

These are good things to know. Thank you! I have a 6.5 four stroke on the way. Looking forward to getting it on the back of my 14' jon.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Very nice!!

[@blakem1896]

good to see the motor still running strong.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It is an awesome little motor. I've taken it out several times without any issues.

[@dfynt100]

Thank you for your video. Excellent instructions for people to easily understand.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It is a pleasure to be of service.

[@markhubanks3715]

I'm considering buying this motor, Thank You for the video!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Always a pleasure to help! If it is not too much trouble, when you do buy it, use my link since it helps me a ton.

[@joeschmoe1301]

These are fantastic tips to help keep your motor going!!!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

They are great little motors, but they need some tlc once you get them.

[@stephenlawson2546]

The guy that did this is Ok. Give him 10 years. He will be like us old farts.... Best thing is run it dry from fuel. Ethanol sucks.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@stephenlawson2546 Agreed. I do it every trip. Plus it only takes like 20 seconds to die when you unplug the fuel line.

[@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978]

Thank you so much. I will probably buy a 6 hp but this video is so informative. By what I see, these outboards are very solid, just need a little extra DIY to get it going. Awesome

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Correct!! A little tlc and they're good to go.

[@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978]

​@@ErickMartinSucreI did buy the 6 HP and I really like it. Finally passed the break in point. I did pull the propeller off, greased the shaft, and greased the throttle cable and zerts. I live in Michigan so no salt water here to worry about, but probably want to spray down everything so I don't have to deal with any corrosion in the future. Really solid motor. Thanks again for your video.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978 Glad I can help. Yeah, greasing it nicely will prolong the life of the outboard.

[@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978]

@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you. I hope it will last for years to come. Hope you're still enjoying your Hangtsu 😆, I laughed so hard when I saw that video lol

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978 I am! Great little motor. My 6hp Tohatsu has been collecting dust since I got the Hangtsu

[@SammieHutchins]

Thanks I needed that.👍🏾. I just received my new 25hp Hangkai from China.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Nice! Just find out what outboard clone is made after, and you'll find parts for it. Great little motors, I've put a lot of hours in mine.

[@tadcobert1307]

Thanks so much! Great info, and well presented!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

😊 You are too kind, thank you.

[@Cavanpikefishing]

Brilliant only after getting the 6hp one here in Ireland 👍thanks for the video

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Hey, at least they are not too pricey so you can always get a bigger one later.

[@Cavanpikefishing]

@@ErickMartinSucre was looking forward to getting up and running and i fell at work last week and out for 6 weeks i got a hear line fracture and the engine is just sitting in my kitchen 😭🤣but still waiting on grease and lube coming today and will get a bigger one in the future,thanks again

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@Cavanpikefishing Ouch! Wish you a swift recovery

[@Cavanpikefishing]

@@ErickMartinSucre by the way i love then name for the outboard 😂🤣😂

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@Cavanpikefishing lol, it's a Hangtsu.

[@ShanePowell-d2t]

Great info. I'll soon be buying my first inflatable boat😊😊

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@ShanePowell-d2t Very nice!! Any brands you have in mind?

[@ItzVic]

hey man, glad to see that you're still posting after all those years and are doing well

[@ErickMartinSucre]

What's up! Yeah, been quite busy with it. It has become my main hobby. How you been?

[@ItzVic]

been well, moved to Germany in the last couple years and now I'm getting used to it. Now trying to get back to yt to post gaming vids

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@ItzVic Nice! Yeah man, take your time, little you get back into the zone.

[@ShanePowell-d2t]

Do you have an idea of what the actual hp of a kangkai 18 is??? Really glad to have found your channel. GOD BLESS!!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@ShanePowell-d2t Yes! It's a direct clone of the Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke model.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@ShanePowell-d2t That one has a lot of power. For me the 12hp is more than enough

[@stephenlawson2546]

I am just wondering about parts availability and tech and instructions on repairs. Like changing water pump change. Then carb overhaul common stuff.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

This is a direct clone of the Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke outboard. When looking for part make sure you search for that.

[@stephenlawson2546]

@@ErickMartinSucre That is good to know Thank you...

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@stephenlawson2546 Anytime!

[@howardcornwell9841]

Thank you bud great review and very informative 👍

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Always a pleasure to be of help. Thanks for watching!

[@DD-mg4mr]

How do you get the handle to stay up right when in use!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

As in Cruise control or just moving the handle up?

[@tw-vm6pu]

Got a 6 hp a few months ago. Started break in on the water for 1 hr. Then continued break in garbage can. Ran for 1 hour everything ok. Next day ran for 15 minutes and it died. Waited a while then started it, ran for 15 minutes and it died again. Noticed there was no water from the tell tale. Tried blowing air through the intake and tell tale. Opened up the head but don’t see a tube from the tell tale to the engine. Is there a tell tale tube or does it connect directly to the engine? Any ideas on what to do next?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

1st time hearing it to be honest. Sorry I don't have an answer for you.

[@rickyw247]

Hey question. So when greasing those small barings with the wires/tubing on them. How do you do that? Do you need to unscrew them?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I just moved the throttle back and forth, greasing the exposed wire.

[@rickyw247]

@@ErickMartinSucre I’m talking about the part three in which you said in the video. Those little “nipples” 😂. Thank you for getting back to me so quick I truly appreciate it. How are you liking to this day!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@rickyw247 Dude, I love this little motor. I have owned a 6hp Tohatsu 4-stroke since 2018, and it's been great, but it is now collecting dust because of the hangkai. It fits all of my inflatables and loaned ones "Boatstogo" so well because is only had a weight of 60 pounds, the same as my Tohatsu, but pumping more HP. It does need some TLC when you get it, hence the reason I made this video. Remember, grease up those nipples well, lol.

[@knemo77]

really fantastic video

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you very much 😊

[@Linkflame99]

Just an extra tip spray the whole damn motor down after ever single use with corrosion inhibitor you can get it at ace, Home Depot, ext. I’ve noticed significantly less salt build up!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Nice!

[@lunarrn]

Thank you.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

😁😁😁

[@johnmajewski1065]

Nice job thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

😁

[@germsgermsgerms]

Can you tell me how long does it need to be broken in?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

For 10 hours. You can use it on the water the first 10 hours, but don't revv it hard.

[@dfynt100]

Can you tell me if a portable gas tank can be used with any outboard motor? I just got a 4 hp motor and would rather connect it with a portable.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yes and no. It mainly depends on the type of connectors it uses.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Mercury/Tohatsu/Mariner/ use the same ones. The other brands may use different ones.

[@dfynt100]

@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Anytime

[@sheluvsrex5814]

Do you think I can use this motor in saltwater?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, been using it in salt water all the time. Be sure to flush the motor after using it

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I have a sturdy trash bucket where I place the outboard after every use and fill it with clean water, about 1/3 of the way so it covers the impeller intake. I run the motor in clean water for about 10 minutes and then unplug the fuel line. letting it die on its own. I rinse the outside of the outboard as well.

[@stephenlawson2546]

You must use the motor in salt water or less than desired ph. Where I am in the lake . I never change anodes. Never have corrosion problems

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Nice! After being in both bodies of water, I can say that the anode is still intact. No issues on my end.

[@earnestmatlock9694]

The foil will help with cavitation of the prop. Way back when ; many moons ago. Outboards ran normally on 25:1 oil gas mix. Motors have improved over the years and EPA requirements demand 50:1 on 2 stroke engines. The Chinese are good at copying whatever. Why spend money to design, just copy; seems to be the China way of life. I have thought about getting one myself to use with my dads old aluminum jon boat for fishing on the lake. Boats and motors have gotten insane expensive nowadays. Running higher oil mix for break-in will definitely make differense with the life of the motor. 73 Earnest K5EWM 👍

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@earnestmatlock9694 Yup! Inflatables and these outboards allow a broader audience to enjoy boating.

[@zzs7253]

Do you feel like you need the 6 gal fuel tank or 3 gal is enough for a regular trip, say 10 miles in total

[@ErickMartinSucre]

2-stroke uses a bit more gas than a 4-stroke. I think it is a good idea to have the big tank. That being said, if you happen to have a 3 gallon tank for a 10 mile trip, you'll be fine.

[@zzs7253]

@@ErickMartinSucre thank you! How much gas do you think a 10 miles trip will use? 1.5 or 2 gallons? I don’t want to use the whole tank up. Definitely want to have at least 1 gallon left to be safe.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Maybe a gallon at most. I did a trip recently that used close to a gallon, and it was a 14 mile river trip. I spent those miles mostly on plane. The river was a smooth all the way.

[@calebcarano5928]

I have a 6hp and run all weekend on a 6 gallon tank and come home with half a tank. So 3 gallon tank for 10 miles is plenty. ​@@zzs7253

[@joenugent3994]

Where do you get parts for these engines if you were to need parts?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You will look up Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard 2-stroke model parts.

[@newagediscovery8710]

I just ordered a 12hp and paid $745 shipped to me. I’ll mainly be using this motor 10-20 times a year. I couldn’t justify spending $2500-3000 for a name brand outboard.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Same here. I paid 1k for mine and I still feel it was a good deal for what I'm getting.

[@dixienormus5106]

Bro im coming off a 1985 Merc XR2 150, this hangkai get amazing fuel control

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Is a surprisingly great little motor

[@mohderwankamaludin5115]

where u buy the hangsu stiker bro

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh! Well, I had some excess boat registration letters and I put the together to spell "Hangtsu". amzn.to/3XmHru1

[@robertwest6044]

Great video.....is yours the short or long shaft?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Short shaft

[@robertwest6044]

@@ErickMartinSucre ok thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@robertwest6044 Anytime 😊

[@robertwest6044]

@@ErickMartinSucre one more question lol...I ordered the 18hp...do it actually have 18hp or less? And is it as good as the 12hp?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@robertwest6044 It's better. It is actually a Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard clone.

[@rpb1961]

What if you need parts? Carb kit, impeller.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You look up Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke model parts. This is an identical clone of that model.

[@marthasuarez9226]

Presio de ese motor de 12 hp

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Entree 900-1000 dolares. amzn.to/40BVgGT

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Mi unboxing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_UZGWLf8qhgKs

[@ErickMartinSucre]

El review en el agua: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZaZoHuEfJx9j9E

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Unos tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojIq6OEpJ2ir9U

[@jamesperkins6972]

Clone of the 9.8... does that mean the Hangkai is actually also 9.8 IRL?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Ding ding ding! With exact parts interchangeable with a Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke outboard.

[@jamesperkins6972]

@@ErickMartinSucre well that sucks (I wanted more power), but it's also good to know. Thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@jamesperkins6972 You could go for the Hangkai 18hp instead "Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard clone". amzn.to/3y7I68R

[@ErickMartinSucre]

The reason why Hangkai uses these HP numbers, it's because it keeps them below the radar of copyrighted materials from major brands. If you contact a dealer, or Hangkai directly, they will never admit to it, otherwise they get into legal trouble. Good for us since they are so cheap to get.

[@stephenlawson2546]

I would never say the motor is other than the advertised horse power. I owned a 60 horse merc same as a 50 horse. Until you look at the carberator. Different jets etc. Allot of engines do that.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

9.8hp 2-stroke Tohatsu clone. This is how they get away with it, by naming it 12hp instead of 9.8hp. If they did they'll get sued and won't be able to sell them. It's a legality issue.

[@stephenlawson2546]

@@ErickMartinSucre You would have the measure the jets in the carb. it takes little to change horse power. How ever temperaters go up effecting long lasting. Horse power to day is measured at the prop. It must be checked because some states only allow certain horse powers in certain places then there is the emmission tests. You can't play with these.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@stephenlawson2546 Duly noted.

[@stephenlawson2546]

That water coming up is called a rooster tail. Be on an aircraft carrier at high speed they can bring the rooster tail to nearly the flight deck 9o feet up.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Are we talking about the outboard? I'm a bit confused.

[@stephenlawson2546]

@@ErickMartinSucre The water coming up the transom. The fins on the lower unit cuts speed just a little maybe 1 or 2 miles per hour. When I was young every bit counted.

[@stephenlawson2546]

Sometimes the factory propeller is not as balanced as a rebuilt one. That can make a difference.

[@stephenlawson2546]

Maybe I screwed up my comment. The water coming up the transome is a rooster tail. The dorsal fins cut speed but tame the engine to boat performance.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh that's what you meant. Hydrofoil helps a bit with that.

[@candoslayer]

alot of places you are not allowed to operate 2 stroke 4 stoke or electric only.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That sucks! Outboards are so convenient.

[@candoslayer]

@@ErickMartinSucre I got a Mercury 5hp 4 stroke outboard for my trolling being installed this week. It is supposed to be getting hooked up to the main gas tank. I am not on board with the electric agenda so much envirmental harm in mining lithium. I have a 115hp outboard for my main but thats too much power for trolling. The nice thing about 4 stoke is it burns cleaner and you don't need to mix oil in the fuel.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@candoslayer That is true indeed. Hankais are a fantastic entry-level outboard, or even permanent power planst like I use them, and are affordable to most people. These have a great place in the water hobbies.

[@candoslayer]

@@ErickMartinSucre yep but they will have to update to 4stroke to stay in the market so what happened to evenrune does not happen to them. It is already happening where bans of sale is being put up in alot of states and arround the world on 2 stroke to get them off the water as they can't make them illigal to run but what they can do is stop production of new ones but eventually you wont even be able to get 2 stoke oil I fear that that day will be sooner instead of late at this rate. My dad has an old 18hp jhonson 2 stoke built in the 60's that still runs great. With this agenda though alot of yard equipment will have to be updated as it is still on 2 stroke tech. They are also now giving incentives to trade in your 2 stroke for a 4.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It may fail as electric cars are failing. Let's hope they stay around longer.

[@marciananton9226]

If a 12hp is a 9.8 then what would be a 6hp 2 stroke?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Be right back.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

My Tohatsu 6hp has a 123cc engine size. The Hangkai 6hp 2-stroke has a 103cc engine size. I say it has 4hp at best.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Hangkai also has a 6.5hp 4-stroke model, that one is a clone to the one I have.

[@mattchumley6735]

The 2 stroke 5HP Tohatsu is 102CC. That’s the exact same displacement as the Hangkai 6HP (so I’m guessing it’s closer to 5). Just bought a Hangkai 6HP for my 12’ Jon. It’s a great looking little outboard. Can’t wait to get it lubed up & gassed up & start breaking it in. I’m a tinkerer so I’m trying to decide if I want a different prop &/or hydrofoil but I’ll decide on that after I break it in & run it a bit.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I'll say run it as it is, figure the kinks and see if you need the prop or hydrodoil. Hydrofoil always helps in my opinion

[@Wheredoistart.]

What grease do you use on the nipples???

[@ErickMartinSucre]

This one: amzn.to/4a2C1XT

[@Zanderman2000]

If the Hangkai 12 = 9.8hp and 6 = 4hp then 2hp motor = 0hp.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I'm not sure about the others, haven't worker with them.

[@Zanderman2000]

@@ErickMartinSucre the mathematics doesn't add up, i never liked it anyways at school

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@Zanderman2000 To summarize, in order for the Hangkai company to sell their outboard clones, they cannot market them exactly as their main brand counter parts. The 12hp is a Tohatsu 9.8hp clone, and the 18hp is a Yamaha 15hp clone.

[@rickland9838]

6.5 is a tohatzu 5

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I believe the 6.5 is a 4-stroke as well.