Tohatsu 2018 Tohatsu 8 Hp MFS8BS Outboard Motor

A lower transom is what the 2018 Tohatsu MFS8BS is built for. It keeps the two-cylinder, 209cc engine found across this family, rated at 8 hp, but trims the shaft to 15 inches and drops to manual-only start, bringing total weight down to 81.5 lbs. Where this pairing fits Jon boats, small skiffs, pontoons and inflatables with a shallow transom are the usual home for this configuration, and the same motor works as a sailboat or trolling auxiliary; manual start keeps the weight low, with a 12V, 80W, 6A alternator available as a later add-on rather than coming standard. Protection built into the engine A digital CD ignition and an over-rev limiter guard the engine under load, while a marine-grade alloy block, a stainless-steel water pump housing, zinc-coated internal passages and sacrificial anodes handle corrosion resistance for saltwater use. A front-mounted gear shift keeps forward-neutral-reverse control within easy reach, even with the shorter shaft bringing your hand closer to the water. Equipment here runs from the aluminum propeller and a tool kit through to the fuel supply: a 3.1 gallon tank paired with its quick-connect line, with Tohatsu's 5 year factory warranty behind the whole unit. Will the shorter shaft work on a standard jon boat? Check the transom height first; this 15-inch length is meant for boats built lower than the long-shaft standard. Specifications MODEL MFS8BS MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU MFS8BS-18 WEIGHT 81.5000 MANUFACTURER Tohatsu COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 8hp SHAFT LENGTH 15″ (Short) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 209 cc (12.8 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 55 x 44 mm (2.17 x 1.73 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 RPM IGNITION SYSTEM Digital CD Ignition INDUCTION SCAVENGING SOHC VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE Unleaded Gasoline (87 octane) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3.1 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40 (SF, SG, SH, SJ) OIL CAPACITY 27 fl. oz. (800 ml) LUBRICATION Wet Sump ALTERNATOR Optional 12V 80W 6A (installation required) COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED Yes GEAR RATIO 2.08:1 GEAR SHIFT Forward-Neutral-Reverse (front mount shifter) PROPELLER 8.5″ Dia. X 7.5″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum INTERNAL BATTERY No