2018 Mercury 9.9 Hp 9.9MLH Outboard Motor

The 9.9MLH swaps the short shaft of Mercury's base 9.9 for a 20-inch long shaft while keeping the same pull-cord start and manual tilt, weighing 84 lb and fitting skiffs and small pontoons with a standard-height transom rather than the low-sided boats the short-shaft version targets. Shaft length, not horsepower, decides fit With outboards this size, matching shaft length to transom height matters more than chasing extra power. The 20-inch shaft here is the common long-shaft length for mid-size boats; check your transom before assuming it will fit a given hull shape. Standard gearcase at this weight This runs the 2.08:1 standard gearcase, swinging a three-bladed aluminum prop sized 8.5 inches with an 8.0-inch pitch, rather than a heavier four-blade CommandThrust setup. Manual start and manual ratcheting tilt mean no battery and fewer moving parts to maintain as the seasons pass and the hours add up, which keeps upkeep closer to a weekend chore than a shop visit. Day-to-day controls A single tiller grip handles steering, throttle twist, and gear shift together, and the engine is built to tolerate saltwater exposure without extra prep, which matters if you're splitting time between a lake and a coastal inlet. Common questions Does it have electric start? No, this is a manual pull-start model. How long is the shaft on this one? 20 inches, the long-shaft option for standard transoms. Specifications MODEL 9.9MLH MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 9.9MLH-18 WEIGHT 84.0000 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 12.8 ci (208 cc) BORE AND STROKE 2.16 x 1.73 in. (55 x 44 mm) FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE 5,000-6,000 IGNITION SYSTEM CDI with 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