Mercury 9.9ELH Command Thrust FourStroke

This used 9.9ELH Command Thrust swaps the remote-steer setup of the EL version for a tiller handle, keeping the same 20-inch shaft and electric start, with Mercury's 2.08:1 gearcase doing the work here rather than a taller high-thrust unit despite the Command Thrust name on the cowling.

Tiller steering, in one hand

With tiller control, one hand manages steering, throttle, and gear shifting together, which suits boats run without a separate console, unlike the remote-steer EL variants sold in this same engine family of motors. That makes it a natural fit for a small aluminum skiff or a sailboat's rail-mounted bracket.

What's under the hood

Dry weight comes in at 84 lb, with trim handled by a manual, ratcheting lever rather than power tilt, and ignition handled by CDI with electronic spark advance built in.

Buying this as a used motor

Since a used listing typically comes with no formal record of hours or service, ask the seller directly before committing to a price. Once it's in your boat, fuel it with 87 octane gasoline, ethanol up to 10 percent is fine, and service it with Mercury FourStroke 10W-30 oil.

Common questions

Is steering tiller or remote? Tiller, controlled from the handle.

What's the shaft length? 20 inches.

Does it have power tilt? No, trim and tilt are both manual here.