YAMAHA 9.9 HP T9.9LPHB OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale, new in its crate and ready to ship worldwide. It is Yamaha’s 9.9 horsepower high thrust four-stroke on a 20 inch long shaft, with a tiller handle, electric start and power tilt. It weighs about 112 pounds. The engine is the proven 212 cc twin, but the gearcase uses a much lower 2.92:1 ratio and drives a large Dual Thrust propeller, so it pushes heavy boats far better than a standard 9.9.

Yamaha describes its 212 cc high thrust 9.9 as a natural kicker for bass, flats and multi-species boats, and that is where most of these motors end up. It also makes a strong auxiliary for heavier sailboats and a useful motor for small pontoons. The power tilt is the big convenience: press a switch and the motor rises or lowers, no lifting required. If you want high thrust on a 20 inch shaft and you would rather not wrestle a motor up and down all day, the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale is the one. Everything you need to know is below.

Yamaha T9.9LPHB Specifications

Yamaha lists the T9.9 range on its High Thrust outboards page. The Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale here is the 20 inch tiller model with power tilt.

Model Code

T is high thrust. 9.9 is the horsepower. L is the long 20 inch shaft. P is power tilt, which comes with electric start. H is the tiller handle. B is the generation. The Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale is therefore the 20 inch, tiller, power tilt version. On a 25 inch shaft, the same motor is the Yamaha T9.9XPHB. With manual tilt and a pull backup, it is the Yamaha T9.9LWHB. With remote controls, it is the Yamaha T9.9LPB.

High Thrust in Practice

A standard 9.9 spins a small prop quickly. The Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale does the opposite. It is great for getting a light boat up on the plane, but on a heavy boat at slow speed it can feel weak and it struggles to stop the boat in reverse. The Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale takes the opposite approach. Its gearcase slows the prop down and multiplies torque, and its Dual Thrust prop is larger with less pitch, so it takes a bigger bite of water. Yamaha says high thrust models give up to about 60 percent more forward thrust and up to about 70 percent more reverse thrust than standard motors of the same power.

On the water, that means a heavy fishing boat trolls smoothly and holds its line in a breeze, a heavy sailboat motors steadily into a headwind and stops firmly in a marina, and a small pontoon gets pushed along with authority. You trade a little top speed on a light boat for a lot of control on a heavy one.

Why Power Tilt

Kickers and auxiliaries like the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale go up and down all day. You tilt the kicker up to run on the main engine, then lower it again to troll. You lift a sailboat auxiliary clear of the water when you sail, then lower it to come back in. Doing that by hand with a motor of over 100 pounds, often reaching over the back of the boat, gets tiring and can be awkward in waves.

Power tilt on the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale turns that into a button press. Raise it in seconds before you run on the main engine, lower it smoothly when you want to troll, set it partly raised for shallow water. Many owners say it is the feature they would least want to give up.

Boats That Suit It

Bass, flats and multi-species boats

These boats often use a 20 inch kicker for trolling and slow manoeuvring. The Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale trolls smoothly at very low speeds and holds position in wind and current, while saving hours on the expensive main engine. With a link arm, you can steer it from the helm.

Heavier sailboats

On sailboats that are heavy for their length, the high thrust gearing gives steady push into a headwind and strong reverse for docking. Power tilt makes lifting the motor clear of the water while sailing much easier.

Small pontoons

Pontoons are heavy and have a lot of surface area. Where the boat is rated for it, a high thrust 9.9 pushes them better than a standard 9.9.

Work and utility boats

Any boat that moves heavy loads at low speed benefits from the extra thrust.

How It Runs

Press the start button and the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale fires. The twin idles smoothly with little vibration, which makes long trolling sessions comfortable. The acceleration pump gives a clean response when you open the throttle. Shift at idle with the lever on the motor; reverse is strong. The tiller has adjustable friction for steering and throttle, so you can set it to hold your speed and course. Use the tilt switch to raise and lower the motor, or to set it partly raised for running through shallows at low speed.

Electrical and Fuel

Electric start and power tilt on the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale need a 12 volt marine battery, wired with proper cables and a fuse. The 6 amp alternator puts some charge back while the motor runs. For fuel, many owners give the kicker its own portable tank so it can always run even if the main fuel system has a problem; others plumb it into the main system with the right fittings and a water-separating filter. Use fresh unleaded, no more than 10 percent ethanol, with stabiliser if it will sit.

Installing the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for Sale

We recommend having a marine technician fit a kicker with electric start and power tilt. The steps are: check that the transom or bracket is rated for the motor’s 9.9 HP and 112 pounds, mount the motor so the prop sits well below the hull, wire the starter and tilt to the battery, connect the fuel, fit a link arm if wanted, set the trim angle, and test everything at the dock including tilt up and down through the full range. Check that the kicker never touches the main engine or transom fittings when steering or tilting.

Break-In

Run the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale gently for the first hours at varied low and medium throttle, with short higher bursts later in the break-in. Avoid long full-throttle runs, and do not spend the entire break-in at trolling speed either. Check the oil often and change it at the end. Yamaha’s manual explains the procedure; you can download it from Yamaha’s owner’s manual page.

Maintenance

After salt water use, flush with fresh water. Each season, change the engine oil and gear oil, check the plugs, grease the swivel, tilt and clamp points, check the propeller and anode, and inspect the fuel filter and lines. Every few seasons, replace the water pump impeller. For the power tilt, check the fluid level, look for leaks and keep the wiring and switch connections clean. Keep the battery charged and terminals tight.

Kickers spend long stretches unused, so run yours for a few minutes regularly and keep its fuel fresh. Before winter, run the carburettor dry, change the oil, flush and store it properly. Treat the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale that way and it will be ready every time.

Troubleshooting

If the starter on the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale will not crank, check the battery, the fuse, the connections and that the motor is in neutral. If it cranks but will not start, check the fuel vent, hose, primer bulb and fuel freshness, and the kill switch. If the tilt will not move, check the battery and the switch wiring. If it starts then dies, open the tank vent. If the cooling stream is weak, clear the tell-tale outlet, then check the intake and impeller.

A Day on the Water

You run to your first spot on the main engine with the kicker tilted up. On arrival, a press of the switch lowers the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale into the water, another press of the start button and it is running. With the link arm connected, you steer from the console and dial in a slow trolling speed. The wind picks up, but the high thrust prop keeps the boat on its line. You move spots twice more, raising and lowering the kicker with the switch each time. At the end of the day, the big engine has barely run and the kicker has done the work on very little fuel.

Tips From Experienced Owners

Give the kicker its own fuel tank. Set the throttle friction so the grip holds at trolling speed. Check link arm clearance through full steering lock. Consider a second tilt switch at the helm if the kicker is far from where you stand. Start the kicker briefly at the start of every trip so you know it is ready. And keep a spare plug, a plug spanner and a spare kill cord clip in the boat. These small habits make the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale even more dependable.

Hot and Cold Climates

In warm climates, keep fuel fresh with stabiliser and use the power tilt to lift the motor clear of the water when moored, which slows marine growth. In cold climates, batteries lose power, so keep yours fully charged for starting and tilting. Drain all water before frost and change the gear oil before storage.

What Comes in the Crate

The motor arrives assembled with the Dual Thrust prop fitted, the owner’s manual and factory paperwork. Battery, fuel tank, link arm and bracket are usually separate. Check the oil tag and oil level before the first start.

Why Anglers Run a Kicker at All

If you have never fished with a kicker, it is fair to wonder why anyone would hang a second outboard on a boat that already has a big one. The answer comes down to four things, and the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale handles all of them.

The first is control. Big outboards are built to run fast. At trolling speed, many of them cannot idle low enough, they run unevenly and small throttle changes make big speed changes. A kicker idles smoothly at very low speeds and lets you adjust in tiny steps, which is what you want when the fish only bite at one particular speed.

The second is fuel. Running a big engine for hours just above idle burns more fuel than most people expect. A 9.9 HP kicker uses a small fraction of that.

The third is wear. Every hour you troll on a kicker is an hour you are not putting on an expensive main engine. Over a few seasons, that keeps the hours on your big motor down and its value up.

The fourth is safety. If the main engine has a problem far from the ramp, a kicker gets you home. For many anglers, that alone justifies the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale.

Using It as a Sailboat Auxiliary

On a heavy sailboat, the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale is a very practical auxiliary. The high thrust gearing pushes a heavy displacement hull steadily into a headwind and chop, and the strong reverse stops the boat firmly as you come alongside a dock. The 20 inch shaft suits many sailboat transoms and brackets. Power tilt means you can lift the motor clear of the water when you sail with a press of a switch, which reduces drag and keeps the lower unit clean.

When choosing a bracket, pick one rated comfortably above 112 pounds and 9.9 HP, through-bolted with a backing plate, with enough travel to get the prop deep when motoring and fully clear when sailing. Check that the motor can tilt and steer without hitting the rudder, backstay or boarding ladder. Most sailors lock the motor straight ahead and steer with the boat’s rudder, which gives far better control at low speed.

Using It on a Small Pontoon

Small pontoons are heavy for their size and have a lot of hull area in the water. A standard 9.9 can feel underpowered on them, especially into a breeze or with a full load of people. Where the pontoon is rated for it, the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale pushes far more effectively thanks to its high thrust gearing and big prop. It will not make a pontoon fast, but it will move it at a comfortable cruising pace with good control, and the strong reverse makes docking much easier. Power tilt is handy for running into shallow beaches and for trailering.

Common Mistakes With Kickers

Most kicker problems come from setup and neglect rather than from the motor. Mounting the kicker too high leaves the prop near the surface where it draws air. Fitting a link arm without checking clearance lets the kicker hit the main engine at full lock. Wiring the starter without a fuse or with thin cables causes electrical trouble. Sharing fuel with the main engine without a filter lets water and dirt reach the kicker. And leaving the kicker unused for months with old fuel in it leads to hard starting just when you need it. Set up the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale carefully, test everything at the dock and run it regularly.

Warranty Notes

Yamaha’s factory warranty terms vary by country and by type of use. Ask your local Yamaha marine dealer what applies, and keep the invoice and serial number for the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale somewhere safe. Professional installation also helps protect your warranty on a motor with electrical and power tilt systems.

Running Costs

The Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale burns very little fuel at trolling speed, uses under a litre of oil per change and has inexpensive, widely available wear parts. It saves hours and fuel on your main engine, which lowers your overall running costs.

Picking Between 20 and 25 Inches

The 20 inch shaft suits most bass, flats and mid-sized multi-species boats, plus many sailboat transoms and small pontoons. Measure from the top of the transom or kicker bracket mounting surface to the bottom of the hull. Around 20 inches, choose the 20 inch model. Around 25 inches, as on many larger multi-species boats and deep-V aluminium boats with tall transoms, choose the 25 inch T9.9XPHB instead. If you fish big open water where swells are common, lean towards the longer shaft, because a prop that sits too shallow will draw air as the stern rises and falls.

If you are unsure, send us your measurement and a photo of the transom and kicker bracket. We will tell you which shaft length suits your boat before you order, so you only buy once.

Using Shallow Water Mode

On bass and flats boats, being able to run slowly in skinny water is a big advantage. With power tilt, you can raise the motor partway and keep it running at low speed so the lower unit rides higher in the water. Watch the cooling stream closely when you do this, because sand and mud can be drawn into the water intake in very shallow areas. Use it to creep over a flat or into a backwater, then lower the motor fully again once you are back in deeper water.

Why Yamaha

Yamaha’s dealer and parts network covers almost every lake and coast in the world. The T9.9 has a long record as one of the most trusted kickers on the water. It is smooth, quiet and dependable, which is exactly what you want from a motor that may one day need to get you home.

T9.9 Range Compared

Browse the 9.9 HP Yamaha section or the full Yamaha outboard range.

Ordering

Add the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale to your cart and check out, or contact us first. We confirm stock and delivery, pack the motor in its crate with extra protection and send tracking once it ships worldwide. International buyers pay their own import duty and taxes; we provide the paperwork customs needs. See our refund and return policy, terms and conditions, reviews and about us page.

FAQ: Yamaha T9.9LPHB for Sale

Is the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale new?

Yes, new and crated.

Does the Yamaha T9.9LPHB have power tilt?

Yes.

Is the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale electric start?

Yes.

What shaft length?

20 inches.

How is it different from a standard 9.9?

A much lower gear ratio and a larger Dual Thrust prop give far more thrust at low speed.

Can I link the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale to my main engine?

Yes, with a link arm kit.

How heavy is the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale?

About 112 pounds.

Is the prop included?

Yes.

Final Word

For a bass, flats or multi-species boat, a heavier sailboat or a small pontoon with a 20 inch transom, the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for sale gives you high thrust, push-button tilt and electric start in a dependable Yamaha package. Add it to your cart, or tell us about your boat first. Everything else we stock is in the shop.