Hangkai 12hp 2-stroke outboard unboxing and initial break in review

The day has finally come. I announced the purchase of this motor more than 2 months ago, and many of you voiced your anticipation of this video. I apologize it has taken me so long to make this video, busy KZbin season, but it is finally here! During the making of the video, I noticed how light this motor is, literally felt like I was holding my 6 hp 4-stroke Tohatsu model, but this one has twice the power. I will be making the first time in the water review around mid January, Lord willing, where I'll likely take it to Shell Key and just fool around in the water for a few hours. I plan on running the outboard on the water bucket until the tank runs out of fuel. That should cover at least 5 hours of break-in, allowing all the parts inside the engine get well lubricated before taking it to the water. Thank you all for watching!
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[@DavidWalls_ijustplayguitar]

I’m new to this, just purchased my first small fishing boat and purchased one of these motors and this video definitely helped me tremendously! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Glad my video helped. They are great little motors. Make sure to lubricate the lubrication points and the spline.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

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[@tobyz.3452]

Looks good, If it runs as good as it looks, you got a winner!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, I think it is a winner. I'm gonna take it to the water soon and see how it performs

[@Mypitbull82]

Cool outboard looks good quality.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It's sure does. Thanks for watching

[@Aceman597]

Just got one. Peeled off 2 stroke and side decals. Ceramic coated tonight. Going to ad gear oil tomorrow and break it in. I dont like to use barrel too long to heat up water. This thing is replacing my really heavy new mercury 9.9 command xlt kicker for a 230 walk around.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, those 4 stroke models can be really heavy. This thing has the same weight as my 6hp Tohatsu. 60 pounds.

[@stephenbeard9882]

I had the Hangkai 6hp. It was a great motor. Super light and always started easy. My wife didn’t like the smoke and the noise though. 🤷‍♂️

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, they are noisy for sure.

[@ktulu310]

Is it reliable? I don’t mind the noise lol

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Very, but you gotta do the break-in period, no matter what.

[@dondig2617]

Great personality great video.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Thank you kindly 😊

[@nyana73]

Eric would be a super great salesman for Tohatsu and Hangkai... he made me choose a 6 hp Tohatsu some years ago.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@nyana73 And I still have that motor after 5 years. I love my 6hp Tohatsu 😃

[@yoster77]

Clarification on the gas. The fuel rating hangkai gives in the manual is the EMEA octane level. Which translates to US 87 aka, regular. You can find these conversion tables online, but rest assured that US 87 meets the specification

[@ErickMartinSucre]

And I agree. So far the motor is working flawlessly with 87 octane.

[@SpinFireTV]

@@ErickMartinSucre Is it Ethanol safe like the standard E10 87 Gas?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@SpinFireTV Yes. I do recommend that you run the engine dry by unplugging the fuel line once you're done with your trip. It takes like a minute, and will prevent the carb from clogging up when not in use.

[@mauropotiguar]

I used to own one of those. Great motor. super light and can be really fast .... but I needed reliability so I decided to buy a Suzuki. You cannot find a parts supplier for these. I know that a exact replica of an older generation Tohatsu but never found the exact model i could get parts if i ever needed. Since I was trolling a lot i was inhaling a lot of smoke too. Hey if you need a motor to run in a lake or even a small river thats for you.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I can't wait to take it on the water and see how it performs.

[@ktulu310]

@@ErickMartinSucrehow has it been? Is it reliable?

[@ktulu310]

Did you have any reliability issues?

[@zzs7253]

Is the smell/smoke from the 2 stroke noticeable or bearable? I use a 4 stroke 6hp and am fine of the nearly zero smell of it.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You notice it during the break-in period, but once you use the 50:1 ratio, not so much. I notice it when I'm in idle a little bit.

[@joaquinsantillan6257]

Where do u have your tilt set at? The fisrt bottom hole on your trim?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

On the first hole.

[@alexstubbins6298]

Looks like a good motor . Unfortunately the sale of new 2stroke outboards has been prohibited in the U.K otherwise i would have one

[@boatsandoutboards9070]

I wonder how the water in the bucket looked like, at the end of this test Even my suzuki 4stroke leaves a blackish residue in the bucket , after 10minutes of flushing.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Oh wow, I did not know that.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Yeah, it's slushy at the moment. I'll make a KZbin short about it

[@md560]

You can buy new 2 stroke in uk if it’s for commercial use which is strange.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@md560 That is strange indeed.

[@chadingerson6354]

Hay ya mate . Whats the difference between the 9.8 and the 12hp . Can a 9.8 be turned into a 12

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Not in this case. Call it misadvertisement. In reality this motor is a direct clone to the 2-stroke Tohatsu outboard. It is just a 9.8

[@ronalddaub9740]

They use more gas because one thing the Piston fires every time it comes up and not every other time like a four-stroke

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Very true. These motors also have a bit more torque because if that.

[@45caminiti]

Hey Erick, does it matter which side you lay the motor down on when transporting it?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Any side would do since it is not a 4stroke motor. I recommend that you unplug the fuel line once you reach the dock and let the motor die while in the water. This will empty the carburetor and will not spill any gas once you lay it down.

[@45caminiti]

@@ErickMartinSucre That's what I thought, but just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the tip on running it out of gas!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Glad I can help.

[@BuritoBandito]

Can i charge a marine battery using the hangkai 18hp outboard motor? If i can, what parts would i need to make this happen? Thanks!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Not to my knowledge. These motors are very affordable but are a little bit limited when it comes to accessories

[@ErickMartinSucre]

If you happen to find a 15hp Yamaha 2-stroke "of which this Hangkai is a clone of" it may come with the starter and alternator with it.

[@10-7blue8]

Do these motors come with MSO for titling ? Here in Texas the require all gas outboards be titled.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I would be lying to you if I said they do. I don't recall getting one if I'm honest.

[@10-7blue8]

Thanks Eric.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Anytime 😊

[@codyrivenburgh6007]

Texas requires the motor itself to be outboard?….. New York requires any boat with a motor to be registered….. but not the motor itself….. I mean I have 3 little outboards that all get used on the same little Jon boat…. The boat gets registered the motors don’t

[@nyana73]

Is it something special with the Hangkai regarding the oil in the gasoline? Here on the other side of the Atlantic, There is saying to always use 2% oil mix in the gasoline on two strokes outboards. Looks like you use a lot more than that..

[@ErickMartinSucre]

During the break-In period, it needs 5 ounces of 2-Stroke oil for every gallon of gasoline/petrol. After that it only need 2.5 ounces for every gallon.

[@nyana73]

Aha, now I get it... tanks Eric!

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Anytime 😊

[@johngouker3887]

better to much than not enough ! if it says 2oz. per gallon , 2.5 oz. wont hurt it ! 😉

[@ErickMartinSucre]

That's also true, but 5oz to every gallon is plenty.

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

When filling the gear box in the leg... emphasise the tightening of the top fill screw...so that there is no air leakage allowing the gear oil to run out when you take the fill adapter out of the bottom hole.. Show the label on the 2 stroke mix oil...not the manufacturer's name but the "TC-W3" That is important as it indicates a water cooled 2 stroke oil.... which is different to any TCW2 oil...which is for air cooled 2 stroke outboards....... Show the vigorous shaking of the fuel tank, tip and roll it to emphasise the importance of proper mixing of the fuel /oil mix to distribute the oil evenly..... The bin needs far more water... attach the motor to the stand and put the leg into the bin...with the water level up to where it would be if it were on the transom of a boat engage one or other of the gears so the drive shaft and the water pump impellor are rotating.... 30 minutes of running out of gear in that puddle will cook the motor... You are also running in/breaking in the gears in the leg.... You want to know if the seals are all good down there as well.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

👍

[@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq]

Quick question please, when break in time of the outboard motor...do I have to move from neutral to forward or all the time needs to be spend on neutral? Thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Neutral is fine. I did place it on gear a few times, but that is it. I recommend that you still use a high oil mixture when going to the water for the first time. You'll be doing a bit of break-in under load. I used a 35:1 ratio, but a 25:1 will work just fine, it'll just smoke a bit.

[@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq]

@@ErickMartinSucre I did not use oil mix...it is a four stroke and it comes with an oil compartment in the motor...I saw other videos with four stroke motors and they didn't mix the oil with the gasoline...fo you think I still have to that? I'm new to this👍

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq OK, what is the make and model of the outboard you purchased?

[@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq]

@@ErickMartinSucre hangkai 6.5 4 stroke

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq Oh! My bad, I was under the impression you had the same as the one in this video. Yeah, you'll be ok. 4-Stroke outboards are far more forgiving when it comes to break-in. Just take it to the water, try not to push it too hard for the 1st 10 hours and you'll be fine. That's what I did with my 6hp Tohatsu 4-stroke outboard.

[@ronalddaub9740]

You have to wait till the thermostat opens

[@ErickMartinSucre]

For what, exactly? I honestly wanna know. Did I miss something?

[@amazingman9175]

Does the motor come with a certificate of origin or any paperwork so that it can be titled?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

If it did, I think I tossed it.

[@mendiviloutdoorstv]

Lmao 🤣 Hangtsu.. Love it 😅

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Hahahaha!!!

[@ThatOutdoors]

Does it have electric start or pull only?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Pull only

[@joaquinsantillan6257]

I got mine yesterday i ran it today couple hours mine didn't say anything about adding gear oil so I hope it had some in there because i didn't add any😮

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It needs gear oil. Make sure to put some before you take it out on the water.

[@joaquinsantillan6257]

@@ErickMartinSucre do you think i messed anything up?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@joaquinsantillan6257 If it is a few hours, probably not. Just make sure you do put the oil in it before you run it again.

[@joaquinsantillan6257]

@@ErickMartinSucre thank you bro

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@joaquinsantillan6257 Anytime

[@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq]

Can this outboard motor be break in 10 hours straight or it needs a few hours for a few days? Thanks

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I did mine in 7 days, running it for like an hour and a half everyday

[@ErickMartinSucre]

You can run it 10 hours straight, but if you're using a bucket, the water will get really hot at 1 hour mark. You could place it on a boat at the lake and let it run, that could work.

[@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq]

@@ErickMartinSucre thank you so much 👍

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@ManuelMartinez-tz6pq Anytime!

[@BeamerTheFox]

hows is it treating you so far? they look like a full 100% clone, thats not a bad thing if they copied everything fully, the tohatsu motors were great just pricey as all heck, these could very well be the best way to get a new motor these days.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Taken it out several times. So far so good. I did notice, and I made a video about it, that they do not come well lubricated from the factory.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@BeamerTheFox kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojIq6OEpJ2ir9Usi=W-KpTcgVu3McI_60

[@DavidDavid25365]

How ur grass still that green

[@ErickMartinSucre]

The rain, I guess, nor sure my dude.

[@ktulu310]

Still holding up? Is it reliable enough for the ocean?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Absolutely!! You just gotta make sure the break-in period is done. I'm gonna make a video about how it's holding up so far.

[@ktulu310]

@@ErickMartinSucre I’m getting the Saturn 470xl and plan to mainly fish with another heavy set adult with fishing gear. I’ve been watching all your videos and I’m between the 6hp tohatsu and sacrifice speed or shell out the money for a 9.8. The hangkai looks tempting but I’m just worried being in the middle of the ocean with it

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@ktulu310 Itook the Hangkai to the Indian River on the east coast, it did great! You just gotta do the 10 hour break-in, it's very important that you do if you choose the hangkai.

[@trevorduhon3617]

Where did you order it from?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Amazon: amzn.to/41r13xi

[@LancerNik13]

If this 12hp is a 9.8 clone, what would the hangkai 18hp translate to?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

A Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard. It's an identical clone so the parts are interchangeable.

[@LancerNik13]

@@ErickMartinSucre sounds like a hard choice between the 2 now, damn, giveth your advice on which one oh wise one

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Break-in is a must, no exceptions. The lubing part is just to add longevity

[@ErickMartinSucre]

If you plan to ride by yourself mostly, the 12hp will be the one to go with since it is light and easy to lug around. If you plan on bringing ppl with you in most of your trips, the 18hp is the way to go. Although the 18hp weights around 80 pounds so its still not bad.

[@ronstewart4241]

What did it cost?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I got it on October on special for 1k US dollars

[@mf3291]

​@@ErickMartinSucreAt Malaysia the price is rm3400 for 12hp..around 700 usd

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@@mf3291 Nice!!

[@Damianwynn2014]

5 gallons for 13 Dollars. Wow thats a deal. Its like 5 a gallon here in wa state.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Whoa! 5 bucks for has, that's insane

[@boatsandoutboards9070]

😂😂😂😂 Looks more authentic this way, doesn't it?

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It sure does!!! I did thar for you, lol. Hangtsu!!

[@boatsandoutboards9070]

@ErickMartinSucre by the way I googled it, hangetsu(half moon) is by chance is japanese. Liked the name😂 I one saw a SQNY (chinese)radio , pretending to be a SONY. Reminded me of that

[@ErickMartinSucre]

@boatsandoutboards9070 So I spoke Mandarin without even knowing, lol. Wait, not Mandarin, Japanese

[@boatsandoutboards9070]

@@ErickMartinSucre when you watch too much anime, it's possible 😃

[@ErickMartinSucre]

I love anime, so you may be right.

[@tucanman9775]

NO ETHYNOL GAS PLEASE ITS CRYTICAL

[@ErickMartinSucre]

There is a small work-around. When you finish your trip, and you're at the dock, unplug the fuel line and allow the engine to die. This will consume all the gas inside the carb and will prevent clog-ups and gas spillage when laying it down your vehicle. I have a 2018 Tohatsu 6hp and that is what I did for 6 years. Never an issue.

[@ia6980]

Hangkai -China. How reliable is it? Especially when you take it to the ocean for fishing? Tohatsu, Yamaha, Honda, and few others are good reliable motors; who is willing to risk their life with Chinese motor? I've bought Chinese replacement filter for 6hp Tohatsu and my Tohatsu engine died in the ocean, good thing I had electric motor as back up; I found out that brand new Chinese filter got clogged up for no reason and wasn't feeding fuel to carburetor; never again buying any parts from China, especially when it comes to motors.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

It is a fantastic motor. I plan on making a video showing what things to look out for on these motor, and how to make it last just as well as any other outboard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZaZoHuEfJx9j9E

[@531671967]

Why do people waste money on this Chinese Junk? Buy a good used Evinrude, Mercury, or Yamaha two stroke and you’ll be much happier and have no worries.

[@ErickMartinSucre]

Been abusing mine and it works just fine. It is a Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke outboard after all. It did need some TLC, proper lubrication mostly, and it works pretty good.

[@Cannacon365]

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