2020 Evinrude 9.8 HP E10PGL4

The E10PGL4 is a 2020 Evinrude 9.8 hp outboard set up for remote steering, electric start, and power tilt, on a 20-inch shaft, weighing 103.6 lbs in graphite.

Engine

Bore and stroke come to 2.17 by 1.73 inches, yielding 209 cc, 12.8 cubic inches, from this carbureted 2-cylinder block; the final gear is 2.08:1, topping out at 5000-6000 rpm.

Electrical and trim

The alternator puts out 12 volts and 145 watts at 6 amps, enough to keep a small battery topped off while running, and the mechanical controls work with power tilt rather than a manual lever, which suits owners who'd rather not reach down to trim by hand on every pass.

Running it

The 27-ounce tank is spec'd for Evinrude/Johnson's 5W40 Ultra 4-Stroke oil, run on 87-octane fuel.

Coverage

A 3-year, non-declining Evinrude warranty applies, along with EPA 2013, CARB 3-Star, and European Union emissions compliance.

Does this have electric start? Yes, with its own 6-amp alternator for charging.

What shaft length is it? 20 inches.

What color and weight does it come in? Graphite, at 103.6 lbs on its 20-inch shaft, with power tilt included.

Is there a tiller-steered version of this engine? Yes, Evinrude also offered a rope-start, tiller-steered 9.8 hp variant with no onboard alternator.