Outboard Motor, 12HP 2 Stroke Boat Engine Motor Short Shaft Outboard Fishing Boat Kayak Engine Water Cooling System & CDI Tiller Control for Fishing Aquaculture Outdoor Adventure, 169CC

Bought the 12hp model about 3 months ago, I use it just about every weekend on my 12ft aluminum v hull. Has been a great motor, fires up in 1 to 2 pulls every time. Once I got past the break in period, I changed the lower unit oil and spark plugs and checked over the bolts. I usually can get my boat up to 18-20mph with myself and my son or wife. This outboard seems to be a 99% clone of a tohatsu m9.8b 2 stroke, which makes sourcing parts easier than I initially thought. Ofcourse there's no hangkai service place here in the US, but I'm not afraid of doing service myself. Seller was fantastic also, I live in South Carolina and we are required to have all outboards 5hp and up titled and registered. The outboard did not come with any paperwork, and SCDNR specifically asked for a bill of sale, a MSO, and a picture of the serial number plate. Seller was very helpful in obtaining the MSO and an invoice, and I just received the title and decal as required by my state the other day.

Don't forget to replace gear oil. Youtibe has plenty vids on it. Plenty power to get Bris 10.8 inflatable on plane in seconds. 75lbs isn't light but better than a 4 stroke. I'm waiting on a title of some sort because South Carolina and other states require the boat AND the motor to be registed....so they can tax us more and no other reason. Really tired of all these taxes and not getting any benefit from it all.

This is a really good little motor. The only issue we have had is keeping the hood on, it doesn’t fit very well and can be bumped off easily. Runs like a top and gets us where we need to go. Doesn’t use a lot of gas either.

Had problems when first starting waterpump would not engage. Had motor in water tank had to remove screens from intake and force water threw foot to get impeller working, after several starts and runs it worked properly. Motor rated as 12hp but doesn't push 14ft jon boat very fast, seems a little sluggish, but considering an American made motor would be more than twice the price it works fine.Understand this is a Made in China motor which explains low price.

Followed all the directions mixed fuel, lubed gear components. Still will not start. Absolute piece of garbage, do not waste your money on this and buy anything else.

It’s a good motor for the most part but in order to gets parts is very hard to find! I’ve been searching for the cowling for months