2020 Yamaha 9.9 HP T9.9LPHB Outboard Motor

Controlled from a tiller handle instead of a console, the 2020 Yamaha T9.9LPHB starts on a key rather than a cord, carrying Yamaha's high-thrust two-cylinder block on a 20-inch shaft, and tips the scale at 112 lbs, the heaviest 20-inch 9.9 hp high-thrust build covered here.

Who it suits

Mounted at the stern rather than behind a console, the T9.9LPHB's high-thrust configuration suits small craft and auxiliary duty where low-end push outweighs chasing speed, especially for operators who still want a key-turn starter rather than a pull cord. Trolling at idle for long stretches is where this gearcase shows its advantage over a standard F9.9.

Before you order

Confirm 20 inches fits your transom before ordering the T9.9LPHB. Its carbureted 212cc powerhead is the same block Yamaha uses across the 9.9 hp two-cylinder line, and this unit is sold new rather than used, so expect full factory coverage from the purchase date.

Common questions

Is this a remote-steered model? No, the T9.9LPHB is tiller-controlled rather than console-rigged.

How many years of coverage? Three, under Yamaha's standard new-motor terms for the T9.9LPHB.

Does the T9.9LPHB run a carburetor? Yes, rather than electronic fuel injection.

Can two people lift this onto a transom bracket? At 112 lbs it is manageable for two people without a hoist.