Valuation needed - Tohatsu 9.8 - 2 stroke

willk · 25 March 2016, 14:05

I find myself with an embarrassingly large number of boat engines (4). When I say embarrassing, to be fair that was only because missus willk caught me smuggling the most recent one into the house yesterday

Anyway - if the "new" 3.5hp works out ok, then the Tohatsu 9.8 may be the one standing when the music stops. I'm keeping an eye this side of the pond for prices, but was wondering if Max..., Fenlander and the other "wee boaters " would have a handle on recent sales in the UK?

It is a short shaft 2006 (Aquamarine livery) with 12l tank. Overall condition is good, no damage other than a prop scuff (before my time

). I'll be servicing it shortly, so that will be done if I sell it.

Thanks for any info.

thestig1973 · 25 March 2016, 15:09

I may stand corrected but I believe the 9.8 is lighter than the 9.9 and 2006 model is the last of the legal 2 strokes resulting in a very desirable motor

Sounds like mint condition so I think the right buyer would pay Up to £1200 in sunny boating weather 😀

Max... · 25 March 2016, 15:20

Hi willk,

As you know one of the holy grail engines - late model very clean ones in well looked after condition and nicely presented have been around the £1100 - £1250 mark for a few years now and I don't think they have really gone up or down from that.

willk · 25 March 2016, 15:21

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Originally Posted by thestig1973

I may stand corrected but I believe the 9.8 is lighter than the 9.9 and 2006 model is the last of the legal 2 strokes...

Yes - it weighs 26kg (the 9.9 is a brute at 41kg?) and is one of the classy looking dark livery models...

I get about 18kts with it!

Mollers · 25 March 2016, 15:32

You need to have a word in Mrs. W's shell like. 4 OBs is a minimum requirement for any fella with sea going pretensions.

DHD is well into double figures and none of his get wet.

Mollers · 25 March 2016, 15:38

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Originally Posted by willk

Yes - it weighs 26kg (the 9.9 is a brute at 41kg?) and is one of the classy looking dark livery models...

I get about 18kts with it!

What a cracking little set-up that is.

willk · 25 March 2016, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Mollers

You need to have a word in Mrs. W's shell like. 4 OBs is a minimum requirement for any fella with sea going pretensions.

There was a brief period when I had two 90s, a 9.8 and 3.5
We went through a "rough patch"

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Originally Posted by Mollers

DHD is well into double figures and none of his get wet.

Did he retire or was the Avon fiasco too much for him?

Mollers · 25 March 2016, 16:27

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Originally Posted by willk

Did he retire or was the Avon fiasco too much for him?

He got on his bike, literally.

The Gurnard · 25 March 2016, 16:38

Naw Willk..its only worth £300 and I dont need one just now

willk · 25 March 2016, 18:10

OK - so far we have two votes over the grand and a rather tartan flavoured suggestion from the Gurnard

Anyone else with any different opinions / recent sales / etc.?

The Gurnard · 25 March 2016, 18:23

If you still have it at the end of the season .. once I get over the shock of opening my wallet to get the F Rib..I might consider out of season down south prices ..but don’t hold me to that.

If you had only said the other day..I would have swapped my Mariner 3.3hp for it.. then your wifie wouldn’t be complaining about you spending more money on outboards. Keep her happy..and you get an easy life.. so you are happy ...and I would have been happy too.

And thats what boating is all about..isnt it ? Keeping everyone happy

Fenlander · 25 March 2016, 20:53

It's an interesting concept Gurnard... Willk's 9.8 or a new 6hp 4-stroke. Similar money... which to choose?

Poly · 25 March 2016, 23:06

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Originally Posted by Fenlander

Similar money...

Where can he get a 4 str for £300+postage ;-)

willk · 25 March 2016, 23:09

I sense that this thread is foundering...

jambo · 27 March 2016, 15:08

forgot to say to you earlier that there is one in boat trader or £999