2020 Yamaha 9.9 HP F9.9SMHB Outboard Motor

Running two cylinders for 9.9 hp in a four-stroke block, this 2020 Yamaha F9.9SMHB weighs 87 lbs on its 15-inch shaft and can be started by hand or electrically.

Who it suits

Being light enough for two people to lift onto a transom bracket without a hoist, the F9.9SMHB's short-shaft build suits smaller hulls and dinghies better than larger consoles. Steering is available as remote mechanical or tiller depending on how the boat is rigged, and the carbureted 212cc block keeps servicing simple without an injection system to diagnose.

Before you order

Confirm 15 inches is correct for your transom before ordering the F9.9SMHB, since Yamaha sells a longer-shaft F9.9LMHB under a separate listing. Tilt reaches 71 degrees, trim runs from negative 4 to positive 16 degrees, and the alternator puts out 6 amps at wide-open throttle. A 10-micron water-separating filter ahead of the carburetor is recommended to keep the fuel clean.

Common questions

Can this be started without a battery? Yes, manual starting is available on the F9.9SMHB alongside the electric option.

What years of coverage come with the F9.9SMHB? Three for pleasure use, three for government use, one for commercial use.

Does it come with a propeller? Confirm current prop and accessory inclusions with us before ordering.

Is the F9.9SMHB a good kicker motor? Its light weight and short shaft suit kicker duty on a larger boat.