Feels like Christmas! Tohatsu 9.8 2 stroke!

Glow · 14 May 2013, 20:21

Just put a deposit on the above, it's a 2013 brand new motor, I am picking it up om Friday!

Looking forward to giving it a run, is there anything I should be looking for in particular when I collect. It comes with paperwork, not sure on the warranty situation as I am obviously not the first purchaser or a commercial user..

Thanks in advance for any info

willk · 14 May 2013, 20:29

Nice one.

If it has done less than 10hrs, you need to run it on 25:1 - 50:1 thereafter. They don't need much choke in general - none in hot weather.

You have no warranty, but chances are - you wouldn't need it anyway.

I have a 2006 - they're the bee's knees...

Downhilldai · 14 May 2013, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glow

Just put a deposit on the above, it's a 2013 brand new motor, I am picking it up om Friday!

Looking forward to giving it a run, is there anything I should be looking for in particular when I collect. It comes with paperwork, not sure on the warranty situation as I am obviously not the first purchaser or a commercial user..

Thanks in advance for any info

Something doesn't ring true here.

willk · 14 May 2013, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

Something doesn't ring true here.

Well, of course it could be true. There are ways to import them - all dodgy mind. Possibly signed off for fishing or racing - either way, not for resale and no warranty. Still, if he gets one and uses it for 10 hours a year, I won't shop him to the EPA

Glow · 14 May 2013, 20:34

I am told it was purchased by a commercial user, who didnt have enough money to pay for some works. He gave the motor to the contractor as payment.

Glow · 14 May 2013, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

Well, of course it could be true. There are ways to import them - all dodgy mind. Possibly signed off for fishing or racing - either way, not for resale and no warranty. Still, if he gets one and uses it for 10 hours a year, I won't shop him to the EPA

Ha after messing around with smaller motors for the last few years, I am hoping to get my ten hours in this year.

Glow · 14 May 2013, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

Nice one.

If it has done less than 10hrs, you need to run it on 25:1 - 50:1 thereafter. They don't need much choke in general - none in hot weather.

You have no warranty, but chances are - you wouldn't need it anyway.

I have a 2006 - they're the bee's knees...

Thanks for the info, I will keep you posted. Now, I may just need a bigger boat!

willk · 14 May 2013, 20:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glow

Thanks for the info, I will keep you posted. Now, I may just need a bigger boat!

If the current boat is between 2.7 and 3.1m then I'd say you have it right with the 9.8hp. Any bigger and you're going up a notch...

Glow · 14 May 2013, 21:27

It's a 2.9 Mailspeed Airdeck, grass is always greener I guess.

Downhilldai · 14 May 2013, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glow

I am told it was purchased by a commercial user, who didnt have enough money to pay for some works. He gave the motor to the contractor as payment.

^^
This is where things would appear to have strayed from legality.

Glow · 14 May 2013, 21:36

As I purchased the motor from a non commercial user, will this cause me issues?

willk · 14 May 2013, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Downhilldai

^^
This is where things would appear to have strayed from legality.

See, that's the bit I'd say falls into the Grey Area, count my blessings and tell the rest of the world to "bite me"

If you weren't so jealous, you'd say the same....

willk · 14 May 2013, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glow

As I purchased the motor from a non commercial user, will this cause me issues?

Not if you hould yer wheest!

Glow · 14 May 2013, 21:40

Grey is my favourite colour

Downhilldai · 14 May 2013, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

See, that's the bit I'd say falls into the Grey Area.....

I suppose that depends on whether you're defending or prosecuting.

Nos4r2 · 14 May 2013, 21:45

I think that might depend how loud you shout about it

willk · 14 May 2013, 21:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

Not if you hould yer wheest!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nos4r2

I think that might depend how loud you shout about it

I see Babelfish is working overtime tonight...

Glow · 14 May 2013, 21:48

Oops, like putting it on a boating forum?

Nos4r2 · 14 May 2013, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by willk

I see Babelfish is working overtime tonight...

Well, he needed reminding

Yes, like posting it on a boating forum. :

lightning · 15 May 2013, 19:40

I wonder why the original buyer bought the engine, then never used it, but then used it to pay for a job he had done, clearly taking a big loss over the purchase price of £1500+ if the guy who got paid with it sold it on ebay for under £1000.

People don't usually buy these engines unless they have a specific need for them.