Mercury 2018 Mercury 9.9 Hp 9.9EXLH-CT Outboard Motor

Mercury's 9.9EXLH-CT from 2018 brings a 25-inch extra-long shaft together with electric start and the CommandThrust lower unit, intended for transoms that sit higher than the standard mount, like many sailboats and taller pontoons carry on their stern. Match the shaft to the transom An extra-long shaft keeps the gearcase and prop at the right depth on a tall transom; mounted on a shallower one, that same length drives the propeller too far down into the water column. Confirm transom height before buying rather than guessing from the boat type alone, since getting this wrong hurts performance more than horsepower ever would. What the CommandThrust lower unit is tuned for A 2.42:1 ratio spins a larger four-blade propeller, built for push rather than top speed, favoring low-speed thrust over quick acceleration, which suits a wider or heavier boat that needs help getting on plane. Tilt uses Mercury's ratcheting manual system rather than an electric motor, which keeps the unit lighter and simpler to service over time. Running it Steering rides on the tiller handle along with the throttle twist and shift lever, and the whole unit is built to withstand saltwater exposure for coastal owners. Common questions Does this start with a key or a cord? Electric start is standard on this motor. Does the propeller come installed? Yes, the CommandThrust four-blade aluminum propeller ships on the motor. Specifications MODEL 9.9EXLH-CT MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 9.9EXLH-CT-18 WEIGHT 106.0000 MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 9.9hp SHAFT LENGTH 25″ (Extra Long) STEERING Tiller STARTING Electric TRIM & TILT Manual FUEL DELIVERY Carburetor FUEL TANK External CYLINDER(S) 2 DISPLACEMENT 208 cc (12.8 cubic inches) BORE AND STROKE 55 x 44 mm (2.16 x 1.73 inches) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5000-6000 IGNITION SYSTEM Digital CD Ignition w/Electronic Spark Advance INDUCTION SCAVENGING SOHC VALVES PER CYLINDER 2 FUEL TYPE 87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE 3.2 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) OIL CAPACITY 27 fl. Oz. (800 ml) LUBRICATION Trochoid Pump ALTERNATOR 12V 76W 6A (standard on electric start models) COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED YES GEAR RATIO 2.42:1 CommandThrust Gearcase GEAR SHIFT Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) PROPELLER Command Thrust 4-Blade High Thrust Aluminum Propeller INTERNAL BATTERY No