YAMAHA 9.9 HP T9.9LWHB OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale, new in its crate and ready to ship to you wherever you are in the world. This is Yamaha’s 9.9 horsepower high thrust four-stroke on a 20 inch long shaft, with a tiller handle, electric start, a manual pull cord as backup and manual tilt. It weighs about 102 pounds. Inside is the familiar 212 cc twin cylinder engine, paired with a much lower 2.92:1 gear ratio and a big Dual Thrust propeller that give it far more push than a standard 9.9.

Of all the T9.9 versions, this is the simplest and lightest. No power tilt to maintain, no remote control cables to rig, and a pull cord so you can always start it even if the battery is flat. That makes the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale a favourite as a kicker on fishing boats with 20 inch transoms, as an auxiliary on heavier sailboats, and as a working motor on small pontoons and utility boats that need push more than speed. Below are the specifications, what high thrust really means, which boats suit it, how to set it up and how to buy it from us.

Yamaha T9.9LWHB Specifications

Yamaha lists the T9.9 family on its High Thrust outboards page. The Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is the 20 inch tiller version with electric start, manual backup and manual tilt.

Reading the Model Code

T means high thrust. 9.9 is the horsepower. L is the long 20 inch shaft. W means electric start with a manual pull backup. H means tiller handle. B is the generation. So the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is the 20 inch, tiller, electric-plus-manual start, manual tilt motor.

Its closest siblings are the Yamaha T9.9LPHB, which adds power tilt on the same 20 inch shaft, and the Yamaha T9.9XWHB, which is this motor on a 25 inch shaft for taller transoms.

What High Thrust Means on the Water

Most outboards are geared for speed. The Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is geared for push. They spin a relatively small prop quickly, which suits light boats that need to get up and go. That setup struggles when the boat is heavy, when you want strong push at low speeds or when you need serious reverse.

A high thrust outboard turns that around. The gearcase on the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale reduces prop speed much more, which multiplies the torque at the propeller. The Dual Thrust prop has a larger diameter and lower pitch, so it grabs more water with every turn. Yamaha says its high thrust models deliver up to about 60 percent more forward thrust and up to about 70 percent more reverse thrust than standard outboards of the same horsepower.

What you feel is a motor that moves a heavy boat with authority at the speeds where heavy boats actually operate: trolling, manoeuvring in a marina, motoring a displacement hull at hull speed, or pushing a loaded pontoon. You give up a little top speed on a light boat. On a heavy boat, you gain control.

Who Buys the 20 Inch T9.9

Fishing boats with 20 inch kicker mounts

Plenty of mid-sized aluminium and fibreglass fishing boats have kicker brackets or transoms that suit a 20 inch kicker. On those boats, the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale trolls smoothly at very low speeds, holds the boat on a line in wind and current, and gives you a reliable get-home motor if the main engine ever has a problem.

Heavier sailboats

Many sailboats in the mid twenty-foot range and above are heavy for their length. A standard 9.9 can push them, but a high thrust 9.9 does it with much more authority, especially into a headwind and in reverse when you need to stop. The 20 inch shaft suits many sailboat transoms and brackets, and the pull cord backup is a comfort on a boat where the motor is your safety margin.

Small pontoons

Small pontoons have a lot of surface area and weight for their size. A high thrust motor pushes them more effectively than a standard motor of the same horsepower, where the pontoon is rated for it.

Work and utility boats

Boats that carry heavy loads at low speed, such as small work barges, marina utility boats or aquaculture boats, benefit from high thrust for the same reason.

Why Choose This Version

Yamaha offers several T9.9 variations, and the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is the simplest of them. The Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale stands out for simplicity. With manual tilt, there is no hydraulic tilt unit to maintain. With a tiller, there are no remote cables to rig or adjust. And with a pull cord backup, a flat battery never leaves you stranded. It is also the lightest of the T9.9 range at about 102 pounds, which matters if you lift the motor on and off a bracket or between boats.

If you will tilt the kicker many times a day or it is hard to reach, the power tilt T9.9LPHB is worth the extra cost. If you want to run it from a console, look at the remote Yamaha T9.9LPB. For everyone else, this is the straightforward choice.

How It Runs

Turn the key or press the start button and the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale fires on the electric starter. If the battery is weak, the pull cord is right there. The twin cylinder idles smoothly with very little vibration through the tiller, which you will appreciate during long trolling sessions. Shifting is through a lever on the motor, always at idle. Reverse is noticeably strong thanks to the high thrust gearing and the large prop, so you can stop and back a heavy boat with confidence.

The tiller has adjustable friction for steering and throttle. Set the throttle friction so the grip holds your trolling speed, and the steering friction so the motor holds a straight line when you let go. On a fishing boat, many owners also fit a link arm to the main engine so they can troll on the kicker while steering from the helm.

Manual tilt means you raise and lower the motor by hand. Release the tilt lock, lift the motor up until it locks in the raised position, and reverse the process to lower it. At about 102 pounds, the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is designed to make this manageable, and the shallow water setting lets you run slowly with the motor partly raised in shallow areas.

Electrical and Fuel Setup

Electric start on the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale needs a 12 volt marine battery. On most fishing boats and many sailboats there is already a battery on board, so connecting the kicker is straightforward with proper marine cables and a fuse. The 6 amp alternator puts some charge back into the battery while the motor runs.

For fuel, you can give the kicker its own portable tank with a primer bulb hose, or plumb it into the boat’s main fuel system with the right fittings and a water-separating filter. A separate tank has the advantage that the kicker can still run if the main fuel supply has a problem. Use fresh unleaded with no more than 10 percent ethanol and add a stabiliser, since kickers and auxiliaries can sit unused for weeks.

Installing the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for Sale

Check that your transom or bracket is rated for at least 9.9 HP and around 102 pounds. Mount the motor so the prop sits well below the bottom of the hull, using the clamps plus through-bolts for a permanent kicker installation. Wire the starter to the battery, connect the fuel, and set the trim rod so the leg is vertical when you are running. If you are fitting a link arm to the main engine, check that the two motors never touch through their full range of steering and tilt. Then check the oil, start in neutral, confirm the cooling water stream and test forward and reverse at the dock.

On a sailboat, choose a bracket rated well above the motor’s weight, through-bolted with a backing plate, with enough travel to get the prop deep when motoring and fully clear of the water when sailing.

Break-In

Every new Yamaha, including the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale, needs a gentle break-in. For the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale, vary the throttle at low and medium settings during the first hours, add short bursts higher as the hours pass, avoid long full-throttle runs and do not spend the whole break-in at trolling speed. Check the oil often and change it at the end of the break-in. Yamaha’s owner’s manual has the details, and copies are available on its owner’s manual page.

Maintenance

After salt water use, flush with fresh water and rinse the outside. Each season, change the engine oil and gear oil, check the spark plugs, grease the clamp screws, swivel and tilt points, check the propeller and anode, and inspect the fuel filter and hose. Every few seasons, replace the water pump impeller. Keep battery terminals clean and tight.

Kickers and auxiliaries face one special risk: long periods of not being used. Fuel goes stale in the carburettor and the impeller can take a set. Run the motor for a few minutes regularly even if you do not need it, and keep its fuel fresh. Before winter, run the carburettor dry, change the oil, flush and store it properly. Do that and the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale will be ready the moment you need it.

Troubleshooting

If the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale will not start, check the tank vent, hose connection, primer bulb and fuel freshness. If the starter will not crank, check the battery, the fuse and that the motor is in neutral, and use the pull cord if needed. Check the kill switch clip. If it floods, push the choke in, open the throttle slightly and try again. If it starts then dies, open the tank vent. If the cooling stream is weak, clear the tell-tale outlet with a thin wire, then check the intake and impeller.

A Day Trolling

You run to your spot on the main engine with the kicker tilted up. On arrival, you lower the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale, press the start button and it fires. With the link arm on, you steer from the console and set the kicker to a slow, steady trolling speed. The high thrust prop holds the boat on the contour as the breeze builds. A fish runs under the boat and you knock it into reverse; the boat stops and backs firmly. At the end of the day, you tilt the kicker up and run home on the main engine, having burned very little fuel and put no hours on the big motor.

A Day on a Heavy Sailboat

On a heavy sailboat, you lower the motor on its bracket, press the start button and motor out of the marina, steering with the rudder. The high thrust prop moves the heavy hull steadily even against a foul tide. Outside, you hoist sail, shut down and lift the motor clear of the water. Coming home into wind, you lower it again and start it before dropping the sails. In the marina, strong reverse stops the boat neatly beside the dock. If the battery ever lets you down, the pull cord gets you going.

Tips From Long-Time Kicker Owners

Anglers who have run kickers for years tend to give the same advice, and it applies directly to the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale. Give the kicker its own small fuel tank, even if your boat has a big built-in tank, so the kicker can always get you home. Set the throttle friction so the grip stays where you leave it at trolling speed. Check that the link arm lets both motors turn fully without touching. Look at the kicker’s anode and prop whenever you check the main engine’s. And start the kicker for a minute at the beginning of every trip, even if you do not plan to troll, so you know it is ready.

Another tip: carry a spare spark plug, a plug spanner and a spare kill cord clip in the boat. Those three small items solve a surprising number of on-the-water problems with any small outboard, including the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale.

Choosing a Kicker Bracket

If your boat does not already have a kicker bracket, choose one rated comfortably above the weight and power of the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale. Look for a bracket with enough vertical travel to put the prop well below the hull when lowered and fully clear of the water when raised. Spring-assisted brackets make lifting easier. Through-bolt the bracket with a backing plate, and check clearance with the main engine, swim ladder and transom fittings before drilling. A solid bracket is the foundation of a dependable kicker setup.

Standard 9.9 or High Thrust 9.9?

People often ask whether they really need high thrust. On a light boat, a standard 9.9 is lighter, simpler and gives a better top speed. On a heavy boat, or anywhere you need slow speed control and strong reverse, the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is the better tool. Here is a simple test: if your boat would be described as heavy for its length, or you mainly want the motor for trolling, manoeuvring or pushing a displacement hull, choose high thrust. If you want a light boat to get up and go, choose a standard 9.9. If you are not sure, send us your boat details and we will recommend one honestly.

What Comes in the Crate

The Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale arrives assembled with the Dual Thrust propeller fitted, the owner’s manual and factory paperwork. A battery, fuel tank, link arm and bracket are normally separate, so let us know what you need. Check the oil tag and oil level before the first start, because motors sometimes ship with little or no oil in the crankcase.

Warranty Notes

Yamaha’s factory warranty terms vary by country and by type of use. Ask your local Yamaha marine dealer what they honour, and keep the invoice and serial number for the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale somewhere safe.

Running Costs

The Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale burns very little fuel at trolling and auxiliary speeds, needs under a litre of oil per change and uses inexpensive, widely available wear parts. On a fishing boat, it saves hours and fuel on the main engine. With manual tilt and a tiller, there are no extra hydraulic or cable systems to service.

Hot and Cold Climates

In warm climates, keep fuel fresh with stabiliser and tilt the motor out of the water when moored to slow marine growth. In cold climates, keep the battery charged and remember the pull cord if it struggles on a cold morning. Drain all water from the motor before frost and change the gear oil before storage.

Why Yamaha

Yamaha’s dealer network covers almost every lake and coast, so parts and service for the T9.9 are easy to find. The T9.9 has a long record as a dependable kicker and auxiliary, and Yamaha outboards hold their value well. Those are the reasons we keep the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale in stock.

T9.9 Models Compared

If a standard 9.9 is enough for your boat, see the Yamaha F9.9LMHB. For a much larger boat, the Yamaha T25LWTC high thrust 25 is the next step. Browse the 9.9 HP Yamaha section or the full Yamaha outboard range.

Ordering

Add the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale to your cart and check out, or contact us first about your boat. 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, and we provide the paperwork customs needs. Please see our refund and return policy, terms and conditions, customer reviews and about us page.

FAQ: Yamaha T9.9LWHB for Sale

Is the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale new?

Yes, new and crated.

Is it electric start?

Yes, with a manual pull cord as backup.

Does the Yamaha T9.9LWHB have power tilt?

No, manual tilt. The T9.9LPHB has power tilt.

What is the 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 for heavy boats.

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

About 102 pounds.

Is the prop included?

Yes.

Is the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale suitable for salt water?

Yes, with a freshwater flush after use.

Final Word

If your boat is heavy, has a 20 inch transom and needs a dependable motor for slow speed work, the Yamaha T9.9LWHB for sale is the simplest high thrust option Yamaha makes: strong push, electric start with a pull backup and nothing complicated to maintain. Add it to your cart, or tell us about your boat and we will confirm it is the right fit. Everything else is in the shop.