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.
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
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.
@billbogg38575 ай бұрын
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!
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Happy to help ☺️
@redahpecah46923 ай бұрын
just bought this one 6 month ago after seeing your video breaking that hangkai .. now im own one
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
They are great little motors.
@donnovicki97715 ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Thank you! It just needs some initial tlc, and you'll have a great little outboard for years to come.
@billbogg38575 ай бұрын
Thanks
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you!
@ItzVic7 ай бұрын
hey man, glad to see that you're still posting after all those years and are doing well
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
What's up! Yeah, been quite busy with it. It has become my main hobby. How you been?
@ItzVic7 ай бұрын
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
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
@@ItzVic Nice! Yeah man, take your time, little you get back into the zone.
@stephenlawson2546Ай бұрын
I am just wondering about parts availability and tech and instructions on repairs. Like changing water pump change. Then carb overhaul common stuff.
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
This is a direct clone of the Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke outboard. When looking for part make sure you search for that.
@stephenlawson254623 күн бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre That is good to know Thank you...
@ErickMartinSucre23 күн бұрын
@@stephenlawson2546 Anytime!
@blakem18966 ай бұрын
good to see the motor still running strong.
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
It is an awesome little motor. I've taken it out several times without any issues.
@DireNeeds4 ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
Very nice!!
@dacostafernando3 ай бұрын
Great video, very interesting and informative, I am ready to buy one now. I feel more comfortable after your video, explaining everything
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
Glad I can help! If you use my link, it'll help me a ton. Thank you!!
@ShanePowell-d2tАй бұрын
Do you have an idea of what the actual hp of a kangkai 18 is??? Really glad to have found your channel. GOD BLESS!!
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
@@ShanePowell-d2t Yes! It's a direct clone of the Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke model.
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
@@ShanePowell-d2t That one has a lot of power. For me the 12hp is more than enough
@joeschmoe13014 ай бұрын
These are fantastic tips to help keep your motor going!!!
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
They are great little motors, but they need some tlc once you get them.
@stephenlawson2546Ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
@stephenlawson2546 Agreed. I do it every trip. Plus it only takes like 20 seconds to die when you unplug the fuel line.
@dfynt1005 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video. Excellent instructions for people to easily understand.
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
It is a pleasure to be of service.
@markhubanks37156 ай бұрын
I'm considering buying this motor, Thank You for the video!
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
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.
@Linkflame993 ай бұрын
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!
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
Nice!
@ShanePowell-d2tАй бұрын
Great info. I'll soon be buying my first inflatable boat😊😊
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
@@ShanePowell-d2t Very nice!! Any brands you have in mind?
@leoscomputerandguitarrevie9784 ай бұрын
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
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
Correct!! A little tlc and they're good to go.
@leoscomputerandguitarrevie9783 ай бұрын
@@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.
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978 Glad I can help. Yeah, greasing it nicely will prolong the life of the outboard.
@leoscomputerandguitarrevie9783 ай бұрын
@@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
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
@@leoscomputerandguitarrevie978 I am! Great little motor. My 6hp Tohatsu has been collecting dust since I got the Hangtsu
@SammieHutchins2 ай бұрын
Thanks I needed that.👍🏾. I just received my new 25hp Hangkai from China.
@ErickMartinSucre2 ай бұрын
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.
@Cavanpikefishing3 ай бұрын
Brilliant only after getting the 6hp one here in Ireland 👍thanks for the video
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
Hey, at least they are not too pricey so you can always get a bigger one later.
@Cavanpikefishing3 ай бұрын
@@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
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
@Cavanpikefishing Ouch! Wish you a swift recovery
@Cavanpikefishing3 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre by the way i love then name for the outboard 😂🤣😂
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
@@Cavanpikefishing lol, it's a Hangtsu.
@tadcobert13075 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! Great info, and well presented!
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
😊 You are too kind, thank you.
@rickyw2474 ай бұрын
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?
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
I just moved the throttle back and forth, greasing the exposed wire.
@rickyw2474 ай бұрын
@@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!
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
@@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.
@newagediscovery87103 ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
Same here. I paid 1k for mine and I still feel it was a good deal for what I'm getting.
@earnestmatlock96943 ай бұрын
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 👍
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
@@earnestmatlock9694 Yup! Inflatables and these outboards allow a broader audience to enjoy boating.
@dfynt1005 ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Yes and no. It mainly depends on the type of connectors it uses.
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Mercury/Tohatsu/Mariner/ use the same ones. The other brands may use different ones.
@dfynt1005 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre Thank you.
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Anytime
@zzs72535 ай бұрын
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
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
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.
@zzs72535 ай бұрын
@@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.
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
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.
@calebcarano59284 ай бұрын
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
@lunarrn4 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
😁😁😁
@knemo773 ай бұрын
really fantastic video
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊
@sheluvsrex581419 күн бұрын
Do you think I can use this motor in saltwater?
@ErickMartinSucre19 күн бұрын
Yeah, been using it in salt water all the time. Be sure to flush the motor after using it
@ErickMartinSucre19 күн бұрын
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.
@johnmajewski10653 ай бұрын
Nice job thanks
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
😁
@joenugent39946 ай бұрын
Where do you get parts for these engines if you were to need parts?
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
You will look up Tohatsu 9.8hp outboard 2-stroke model parts.
@howardcornwell98415 ай бұрын
Thank you bud great review and very informative 👍
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Always a pleasure to be of help. Thanks for watching!
@germsgermsgerms3 ай бұрын
Can you tell me how long does it need to be broken in?
@ErickMartinSucre3 ай бұрын
For 10 hours. You can use it on the water the first 10 hours, but don't revv it hard.
@dixienormus51064 ай бұрын
Bro im coming off a 1985 Merc XR2 150, this hangkai get amazing fuel control
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
Is a surprisingly great little motor
@mohderwankamaludin51154 ай бұрын
where u buy the hangsu stiker bro
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
Oh! Well, I had some excess boat registration letters and I put the together to spell "Hangtsu". amzn.to/3XmHru1
@robertwest60445 ай бұрын
Great video.....is yours the short or long shaft?
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
Short shaft
@robertwest60445 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre ok thanks
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
@robertwest6044 Anytime 😊
@robertwest60445 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre one more question lol...I ordered the 18hp...do it actually have 18hp or less? And is it as good as the 12hp?
@ErickMartinSucre5 ай бұрын
@robertwest6044 It's better. It is actually a Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard clone.
@rpb19616 ай бұрын
What if you need parts? Carb kit, impeller.
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
You look up Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke model parts. This is an identical clone of that model.
@marthasuarez9226Ай бұрын
Presio de ese motor de 12 hp
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
Entree 900-1000 dolares. amzn.to/40BVgGT
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
Mi unboxing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_UZGWLf8qhgKs
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
El review en el agua: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZaZoHuEfJx9j9E
@ErickMartinSucreАй бұрын
Unos tips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mojIq6OEpJ2ir9U
@jamesperkins69724 ай бұрын
Clone of the 9.8... does that mean the Hangkai is actually also 9.8 IRL?
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
Ding ding ding! With exact parts interchangeable with a Tohatsu 9.8hp 2-stroke outboard.
@jamesperkins69724 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre well that sucks (I wanted more power), but it's also good to know. Thanks
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
@@jamesperkins6972 You could go for the Hangkai 18hp instead "Yamaha 15hp 2-stroke outboard clone". amzn.to/3y7I68R
@ErickMartinSucre4 ай бұрын
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.
@candoslayer7 ай бұрын
alot of places you are not allowed to operate 2 stroke 4 stoke or electric only.
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
That sucks! Outboards are so convenient.
@candoslayer7 ай бұрын
@@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.
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
@@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.
@candoslayer7 ай бұрын
@@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.
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
It may fail as electric cars are failing. Let's hope they stay around longer.
@marciananton92267 ай бұрын
If a 12hp is a 9.8 then what would be a 6hp 2 stroke?
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
Be right back.
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucre7 ай бұрын
Hangkai also has a 6.5hp 4-stroke model, that one is a clone to the one I have.
@mattchumley67356 ай бұрын
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.
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
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
@Zanderman20006 ай бұрын
If the Hangkai 12 = 9.8hp and 6 = 4hp then 2hp motor = 0hp.
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure about the others, haven't worker with them.
@Zanderman20006 ай бұрын
@@ErickMartinSucre the mathematics doesn't add up, i never liked it anyways at school
@ErickMartinSucre6 ай бұрын
@@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.