I will soon be in the market for a new 9.8-9.9 motor and found this deal online, tohatsu 9.8 for just $1,889.99. thats supposed to be a 2012 model, free shipping, and no sales tax. somewhere on the site I read that all you do upon arrival is add motor oil and its ready to roll. I read that these 9.8 tohatsu have the shifter on the front, not the side. sounds pretty cool.
so Im a little curious, and wondering what you guys think ....
1. tohatsu is really good right? the site claims that tohatsu is the same as Mercury, but they do look a little different.
2. would it come all lubed up and really just need motor oil to finish off, or are they not worried about lube here and there?
3. anyone have a newer 9.8 tohatsu ? if so, could you post a pic of the tiller and front of motor (with the pull rope, kill switch, oil warning light, etc)?
I was thinking about getting a new yamaha 9.9, but for the price difference I may change my mind. thats alot of cash that could be used for add-ons.
so Im a little curious, and wondering what you guys think ....
1. tohatsu is really good right? the site claims that tohatsu is the same as Mercury, but they do look a little different.
2. would it come all lubed up and really just need motor oil to finish off, or are they not worried about lube here and there?
3. anyone have a newer 9.8 tohatsu ? if so, could you post a pic of the tiller and front of motor (with the pull rope, kill switch, oil warning light, etc)?
I was thinking about getting a new yamaha 9.9, but for the price difference I may change my mind. thats alot of cash that could be used for add-ons.