Mercury 9.9HP 9.9ELH Command Thrust Outboard

New from Mercury, the 9.9ELH Command Thrust is a tiller-steered, electric-start 9.9 with a 20-inch shaft and a Command Thrust gear case, weighing 103 lb. It ships with an aluminum propeller spinning at an 8.0-inch pitch across an 8.5-inch diameter rather than a larger four-blade prop, so the Command Thrust gearcase here pairs with standard-size blades rather than the bigger thrust prop.

What it's set up for

A single grip on the tiller handles steering, throttle, and shift together, and the 20-inch shaft is sized for standard transom heights, not the taller or shorter mounts other 9.9 variants are built for. Electric start means no pull-cord, useful when the motor is mounted somewhere awkward to reach by hand on a crowded transom.

What ships in the box

Along with the propeller, Mercury includes a safety lanyard stop switch, a tool kit, and an owner's manual with every new unit that leaves the factory, ready to mount and fuel up.

Common questions

Does it start with a key or a cord? Electric start, tiller controlled.

Is a propeller included? Yes, an aluminum three-blade prop sized at 8.5 inches with an 8.0-inch pitch.

Is there a warranty? Mercury backs new motors with a 3-year warranty.

Does the Command Thrust name mean a bigger propeller here? Not on this configuration; it keeps the standard three-blade prop.