Mercury 9.9HP 9.9ELPT Command Thrust ProKicker Outboard

This Mercury 9.9ELPT Command Thrust ProKicker fills a role other than being a boat's main engine: controlling trolling speed, giving a larger outboard a rest, or standing by as backup power whenever the primary motor needs a break from the workload.

What sets a ProKicker apart

Mercury builds the gearcase on these with larger internal gear shafts than its standard outboard line, aiming for control at low speed rather than outright acceleration off the line. A high-thrust four-blade propeller works with a deeper gearcase to give a heavier boat command over trolling speed it would not get from a standard-size prop on a lighter motor.

Why fast tilt matters on a kicker motor

A kicker left sitting in the water full time adds drag when it isn't needed, so this model's power tilt is built to operate quickly, letting you raise and lower it between uses without turning the task into a chore every time you switch motors.

Where this style of motor gets used

This class of kicker shows up most on tiller skiffs built from aluminum, soft-hull inflatables, utility hulls, and sailboats, anywhere a second, smaller motor earns its place for control rather than for speed.

Common questions

What is a ProKicker motor for? Running next to a main engine for trolling control or backup power.

Does it use Command Thrust gearing? Yes, paired with a high-thrust four-blade propeller.

Is it meant to replace a main engine? No, it's built as an auxiliary or kicker motor.