2017 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9MXLH Outboard Motor

The 9.9MXLH takes the standard-gearcase 9.9 and stretches the shaft to 25 inches for taller transoms, while keeping the same pull-cord start, manual tilt, and standard propeller as the shorter-shaft versions sold in this family. Extra-long shaft, not extra thrust It's worth knowing this version does not carry Mercury's BigFoot or CommandThrust lower unit despite the longer shaft; it uses the same 2.08:1 standard gearcase and an aluminum propeller with three blades, pitched at 8.0 inches and spanning 8.5 inches, as the base 9.9. The longer shaft exists purely to reach a deeper-mounted transom, common on sailboats and some taller pontoons. Simple to run and maintain Pull-cord starting and a ratcheting manual tilt lever mean no battery and fewer parts, and one hand on the tiller covers steering, throttle, and shift for straightforward trolling or auxiliary use on a quiet afternoon out on the water. Deciding if you need this over the shorter-shaft version Measure your transom before choosing between this and the shorter-shaft 9.9MLH; the extra shaft length only helps if your mounting point actually sits that much higher off the water. Common questions Does this have the BigFoot or CommandThrust gearcase? No, it uses the standard gearcase and three-blade propeller. What shaft length is this? 25 inches, extra-long. Is it saltwater rated? Yes. Specifications Model 9.9MXLH Model Year 2017 SKU 9.9MXLH-17 Weight 89.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 9.9hp Shaft Length 25″ (Extra 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 with thermostat Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.08:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) Propeller 8.5″ Diameter X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No