Mercury 2018 Mercury 9.9 Hp 9.9MLH-CT Outboard Motor

The 9.9MLH-CT from 2018 adds Mercury's BigFoot lower unit to the long-shaft, pull-start 9.9, weighing 96 lb as the taller gearcase and larger propeller add weight over the standard-gearcase build in the same size class. Where BigFoot pays off A taller, high-thrust gearcase pushes more water at low RPM, which helps on wider or heavier hulls, sailboats running this as auxiliary power, and trolling or kicker setups where holding speed and position matters more than top-end speed across open water. Still a manual, 20-inch-shaft motor Start and tilt remain manual: a ratcheting tilt lever and pull-cord starter, with the shaft length set at 20 inches, suited to standard-height transoms rather than tall or unusually shallow ones. The tiller grip covers steering, throttle, and shifting at once, typical for a motor used as backup or trolling power on a larger boat. Deciding between this and the standard 9.9MLH If your hull is on the heavier or wider side, or you plan to troll for long stretches, the extra weight of the BigFoot gearcase buys real low-speed control that the lighter standard gearcase can't match. Common questions What's different from the standard 9.9MLH? This version carries the BigFoot gearcase and a larger four-blade propeller for extra low-speed thrust. Is starting manual or electric? Manual, pull-cord start. Does it run in saltwater? Yes. Specifications MODEL 9.9MLH-CT MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 9.9MLH-CT-18 WEIGHT 96.0000 MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 9.9hp SHAFT LENGTH 20″ (Long) STEERING Tiller STARTING Manual 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 Optional 12V 76W 6A (installation required) COOLING SYSTEM Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled SALTWATER RATED YES GEAR RATIO 2.42:1 BigFoot Gearcase GEAR SHIFT Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) PROPELLER BigFoot 4-Blade High Thrust Aluminum Propeller INTERNAL BATTERY No