Mercury 9.9ELHPT Command Thrust ProKicker

The ProKicker line is Mercury's auxiliary and trolling motor family, and this used 9.9ELHPT Command Thrust version adds power tilt to the tiller-steered, 20-inch-shaft 9.9, running the same 2.08:1 gearcase as the non-ProKicker tiller models sold alongside it.

What ProKicker is built for

These are meant to run alongside a larger main engine, controlling trolling speed or serving as backup power, which is why tiller control and a compact footprint matter more here than outright top speed. Anglers often mount one on the opposite corner of the transom from the main outboard for exactly that reason.

What sets this one apart

Power tilt runs through ratcheting positions rather than a simple manual lever, and dry weight sits at 84 lb. Fuel tank options run 3.2 gallons or 6.6 gallons, giving you a choice depending on how far you'll be running it between fills.

Buying it used

As a used motor, ask about run hours and recent maintenance before relying on the spec sheet alone, since a ProKicker that's seen heavy trolling duty will show wear differently than one used only occasionally alongside a bigger main engine. Keep it fed on 87 octane gas with no more than 10 percent ethanol, and it's finished in Phantom Black.

Common questions

Is tilt manual or power? Power tilt, with ratcheting positions.

What fuel tank sizes work with it? 3.2 gallons or 6.6 gallons.