YAMAHA 9.9 HP T9.9XPHB OUTBOARD MOTOR

Description

We have the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale, new in its factory crate, and we deliver it worldwide. This is Yamaha’s 9.9 horsepower high thrust four-stroke with a 25 inch extra long shaft, a tiller handle, electric start and power tilt. It shares the 212 cc twin cylinder engine of the standard 9.9, but adds a low 2.92:1 gear ratio and a large Dual Thrust propeller, so it pushes heavy boats with far more authority at low speed.

The power tilt is what sets this model apart from the T9.9XWHB. Press a button and the motor tilts up out of the water or lowers back down. On a kicker that you tilt up and down several times a day, often reaching awkwardly across the back of a big boat, that is a feature you will use constantly. If you run a multi-species boat, a walleye or salmon rig, a big aluminium deep-V or any heavy boat with a tall transom, the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale is one of the most practical kicker choices you can make. Here is everything you need to know.

Yamaha T9.9XPHB Specifications

Yamaha lists the T9.9 family on its High Thrust outboards page. The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale here is the 25 inch tiller version with power tilt and electric start.

Model Code Explained

T is high thrust. 9.9 is the horsepower. X is the extra long 25 inch shaft. P is power tilt (which also means electric start). H is the tiller handle. B is the generation. So the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale is the 25 inch, power tilt, electric start tiller kicker.

The nearest alternatives are the Yamaha T9.9XWHB (same shaft and tiller, manual tilt, with a pull-start backup) and the Yamaha T9.9XPB (same shaft and power tilt, but remote controls instead of a tiller).

High Thrust in Plain Terms

A standard 9.9 is geared for speed on light boats. The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale is geared for push. A high thrust 9.9 is geared for push on heavy boats. The T9.9’s gearcase reduces propeller speed much more than a standard 9.9, multiplying torque at the prop. Its Dual Thrust propeller is bigger in diameter with less pitch, so it grabs more water. Yamaha says the result is up to about 60 percent more forward thrust and up to about 70 percent more reverse thrust than a standard outboard of the same horsepower.

On the water, that means the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale moves a heavy fishing boat smoothly at trolling speed, holds it on a line in wind and current, and stops and reverses it firmly. On a big boat, a standard 9.9 would feel underpowered at those jobs. The high thrust version feels like it was made for them, because it was.

Why Power Tilt Is Worth Having on a Kicker

A kicker like the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale spends its day going up and down. You lower it to troll, tilt it up to run on the main engine to the next spot, lower it again, and so on. On a big boat with a high transom and a kicker mounted to one side, reaching back and manually lifting a 100-plus pound motor several times a day gets old quickly. It can also be awkward or even risky in a rolling sea.

Power tilt solves that. On the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale, a switch raises and lowers the motor electrically. You can tilt it up clear of the water in seconds before you run on the main engine, and lower it smoothly when you are ready to troll. You can also set it partly tilted for running through shallow water. It is one of those features that you stop noticing because it just makes everything easier.

Power tilt also helps when trailering and launching. You can raise the kicker before you pull the boat out and lower it once you are clear of the ramp, without climbing over the stern.

Why the 25 Inch Shaft

Tall transoms and high kicker brackets are common on the big fishing boats where the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale is used. A 20 inch kicker on those boats can leave the prop too shallow, so it draws air in waves and loses thrust. The 25 inch shaft on the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale keeps the prop deeper, so it stays in solid water even as the stern rises and falls. Measure from the top of your kicker bracket’s mounting surface to the bottom of the hull, or check what your boat manufacturer recommends. If it calls for a 25 inch kicker, this is the right length.

The Jobs It Does Best

Trolling kicker on heavy fishing boats

This is the main job. Multi-species boats, walleye and salmon rigs, deep-V aluminium boats and big fibreglass fishing boats all benefit from a high thrust kicker. The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale idles smoothly at very low trolling speeds, adjusts in small increments and holds the boat on a line even in a breeze.

Get-home motor

A kicker is also your backup. If the main engine fails, the T9.9 will get a heavy boat moving and get you home in reasonable conditions.

Heavy sailboats

Some heavier sailboats with tall transoms use a 25 inch high thrust 9.9 as an auxiliary. The low gear ratio and big prop push heavy displacement hulls well, and power tilt makes lifting the motor clear of the water while sailing much easier.

Pontoons and work boats

On small pontoons and work boats that need push more than speed, a high thrust 9.9 can be a good fit where the boat is rated for it.

How It Runs

The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale starts at the push of a button. The 212 cc twin idles smoothly with very little vibration through the tiller, which matters when you are trolling for hours. The acceleration pump gives a clean response when you open the throttle. Shifting is at idle with the lever on the motor, and reverse is noticeably strong thanks to the high thrust gearing. The tiller has adjustable friction for both steering and throttle, so you can set it to hold a course and speed while you work the rods.

Most owners also fit a link arm so the kicker turns with the main engine. That lets you troll on the kicker while steering from the helm. Disconnect the link when you want to steer from the back with the tiller.

Electrical Needs

Electric start and power tilt on the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale both need a 12 volt battery. On most fishing boats, the kicker is wired to the boat’s starting or house battery bank with proper marine cables and a fuse. The motor’s 6 amp alternator puts a little charge back while it runs, which helps over a long trolling session. Keep battery terminals clean and tight, and use a battery switch so you can isolate the kicker if needed.

Fuel

The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale runs from a separate fuel supply. Many owners give the kicker its own small portable tank, which means it can still run if the main tank has a problem. Others plumb it into the boat’s main fuel system with proper fittings and a water-separating filter. If you choose that route, have a qualified technician do it. Use fresh unleaded with no more than 10 percent ethanol and add stabiliser, because kickers often sit unused for weeks.

Installation

We recommend professional installation for the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale and any kicker with electric start, power tilt and a link to the main engine. The main steps are mounting the motor on a kicker bracket rated for its weight, checking that the prop sits well below the hull with the bracket lowered, wiring the motor to the battery with correct cables and a fuse, connecting the fuel supply, fitting the link arm if wanted, and testing everything at the dock: start, tilt up and down, forward, reverse and steering. Check that the kicker clears the main engine and the transom through its full range of steering and tilt.

Break-In

Like every new Yamaha, the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale needs a gentle break-in. Run it at varied low and medium throttle for the first hours, with occasional short bursts higher as the hours go on. Avoid long periods at full throttle, and do not spend the whole break-in at trolling speed either. Variety is the goal. Check the oil often and change it at the end of the break-in. Yamaha’s manual has the details, and copies are on the Yamaha 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 and tilt points, check the prop and the anode, and inspect the fuel system. Every few seasons, replace the water pump impeller. For the power tilt, check the fluid level and look for leaks, and keep the electrical connections clean and protected. For the battery, keep it charged and the terminals tight.

Because kickers sit idle a lot, run yours for a few minutes regularly even when you are not trolling. That keeps fresh fuel moving through the carburettor and keeps the impeller supple. Before winter, run the carburettor dry, change the oil and store the kicker properly. A kicker that is ready every time you lower it is a kicker you will trust.

Troubleshooting

If the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale will not crank, check the battery charge and connections, the fuse and that the shift is in neutral. If it cranks but will not start, check the fuel: vent open, hose connected, primer bulb firm, fuel fresh. Check the kill switch. If the power tilt does not work, check the battery and the tilt switch connections. If the cooling stream is weak, clear the tell-tale outlet and check the intake and impeller.

Hot and Cold Climates

Kickers are used from tropical estuaries to cold northern lakes. In warm places, fuel goes stale quickly and marine growth builds fast, so keep fuel fresh with stabiliser and tilt the kicker clear of the water when the boat is moored. Power tilt makes that easy. In cold places, batteries lose strength, so keep yours charged to protect both starting and power tilt. Before winter, drain all water from the motor, change the gear oil and store it somewhere dry.

Whatever the weather, check electrical connections a couple of times a season. Salt air and damp attack bare terminals, and a bit of cleaning and dielectric grease prevents most problems with the start and tilt systems.

Running Costs

The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale burns very little fuel at trolling speed, uses under a litre of oil per change and has inexpensive, widely available wear parts. By saving hours on your expensive main engine, it can actually lower the overall cost of running your boat.

Why Yamaha

Yamaha, maker of the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale, is one of the most popular kicker brands in the world, with dealers and parts available almost everywhere. The T9.9 has a long record of reliable service on fishing boats. It is smooth, quiet and dependable, which is exactly what you want from a motor that may one day have to get you home.

A Typical Trolling Day

You run to your first spot on the main engine with the kicker tilted up. On arrival, you shut the main down, press the tilt switch and lower the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale into the water. Press the start button and it fires. With the link arm connected, you steer from the console and dial the kicker’s throttle down to trolling speed. The high thrust prop holds the boat steady on the contour even as the breeze builds.

A big fish heads under the boat. You knock the kicker into reverse and it backs the boat firmly while your partner works the fish. Later, you move spots: tilt the kicker up with the switch, run on the main engine, then tilt it back down and carry on. At the end of the day, the kicker has done hours of work on a small amount of fuel, and you never once had to lean over the transom to lift it.

Kicker Setup Tips From Experienced Anglers

Owners who have run kickers for years tend to share the same advice, and it applies directly to the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale. First, give the kicker its own small fuel tank even if the boat has a big built-in one. If the main fuel system ever has a problem, the kicker can still get you home. Second, check that the link arm lets both motors turn through their full range without touching. Third, set the throttle friction so the grip stays at your trolling speed, and the steering friction so the kicker does not wander when the link is off.

Fourth, think about where the tilt switch sits. Some owners add a second switch at the helm so they can raise and lower the kicker without walking to the stern. Fifth, run the kicker for a minute or two at the start of every trip, even if you plan to fish with the main engine, so you know it is ready. And sixth, look at the kicker’s anode and prop whenever you look at the main engine’s. Kickers are easy to forget about until you need them.

Using It in Rough Water

Big fishing boats often troll in open water where swells and wind waves are common. That is where the combination in the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale really shows its worth. The 25 inch shaft keeps the prop deep as the stern rises and falls, so the motor does not lose grip or race. The high thrust gearing and big prop keep pushing steadily through waves rather than stalling. And power tilt means you can raise the kicker quickly if conditions worsen and you need to run home on the main engine. Always put safety first: if conditions get too rough, head in.

What Comes in the Crate

The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale arrives assembled with the Dual Thrust propeller fitted, the owner’s manual and the factory paperwork. A battery, fuel tank, link arm and wiring extras are usually separate, so let us know what you need. Check the oil tag and oil level before the first start.

Warranty Notes

Yamaha’s factory warranty terms vary by country and by how the motor is used. Ask your local Yamaha marine dealer what they honour, and keep your invoice and serial number safe. Professional installation also helps protect your warranty on a kicker with electrical and steering connections.

Choosing Between T9.9 Models

Pick the tiller version if you sometimes steer the kicker from the back, and the remote version if you want full control from the helm. Choose 20 or 25 inches based on your transom. See also the Yamaha T9.9LPHB for a 20 inch version. Our 9.9 HP Yamaha section and the full Yamaha outboards range list everything else.

Ordering

Add the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale to your cart and check out, or contact us first with any questions about your kicker setup. We confirm stock and delivery, pack the motor in its factory crate with extra protection and send tracking once it ships. We deliver worldwide. International buyers pay their own import duty and taxes, and we provide the paperwork customs needs. Please read our refund and return policy and terms and conditions. You can also read customer reviews and more about us.

FAQ: Yamaha T9.9XPHB for Sale

Is it new?

Yes. The Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale is new and crated.

Does the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale have power tilt?

Yes, electric power tilt.

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

Yes.

What shaft length is it?

25 inches, the extra long X shaft.

Can I link it to my main engine?

Yes, with a link arm kit.

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

About 114 pounds.

Is the prop included?

Yes, a Dual Thrust propeller.

Is the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale good for salt water?

Yes, with a freshwater flush after use.

Final Word

Many anglers tell us the kicker ended up being the motor they used most. The main engine gets them to the fishing grounds, but the kicker does the real work for hours at a time. It makes sense to choose that motor carefully, and to pick one with the thrust, the reach and the convenience to make every one of those hours easy. If you send us the make, model and transom height of your boat, we will confirm the right shaft and setup before you order.

If you troll from a heavy boat with a tall transom, the Yamaha T9.9XPHB for sale gives you the high thrust, the 25 inch reach and the push-button tilt that make a kicker genuinely easy to live with. Add it to your cart, or tell us about your boat and we will help you set it up right. Everything else we stock is in the shop.