Why is there a 9.9 HP motors?

As you may have already noticed, many manufacturers supply 9.9 HP boat motors instead of 10 HP. There are good reasons behind those 9.9 HP motors: Some inland bodies of water have motor restrictions “under 10HP” only. Some states will require boat registration on boats with larger than 10 HP outboard motors.
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Why do 9.9 hp outboards exist?

It's either that or a boat licence (like car tax for cars) or something similar. Therefore a 9.9hp allows you the biggest engine without needing a licence. For a small RIB or a yacht or a non planing boat this is therefore a popular choice.
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What is a 9.9 motor?

The Suzuki 9.9 HP outboard motor is compact, lightweight, and fuel injected. This 2-cylinder 4-stroke is incredibly quiet and smooth. For jon boats, skiffs, tenders, and inflatables, the Suzuki 9.9 HP EFI outboard engine makes an excellent choice.
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Is a Mercury 9.9 4 stroke?

The Mercury 9.9 HP outboard engine is a two cylinder four-stroke marine engine that delivers smooth, quiet, fuel efficient power. Weighing 84 lbs., the Mercury 9.9 HP Outboard Model # 9.9MH comes equipped with a manual start and 15 inch short shaft, tiller steering and auto ratchet manual tilt.
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Does Mercury 9.9 have electric start?

The Mercury 9.9 HP Outboard Model #: 9.9EH comes equipped with an electric start and a 15 inch shaft, auto ratchet tilt and trim, Mercury multi-function tiller control, and Mercury 3 year factory warranty.
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2020 Mercury 9.9 Top Speed



How heavy is a 9.9 hp outboard?

The four-strokes undeniable qualities carry with them a considerable weight penalty. For instance, the two 9.9-horsepower outboards we evaluated in this test exceed 90 pounds. One is just shy of 100 pounds. (Engine manufacturers actually label the 9.9 models as “portable.”)
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What is the smallest outboard motor with electric start?

New Mercury 9.9hp outboard the lightest in its class – with optional electric start. Mercury Marine is introducing a new 9.9hp TwoStroke outboard that is the lightest in its class – an ultralight, compact and portable engine which provides exceptional power.
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Is the Suzuki 9.9 a good motor?

The Suzuki 9.9 HP outboard motor is compact, lightweight, and fuel injected. This 2-cylinder 4-stroke is incredibly quiet and smooth. For jon boats, skiffs, tenders, and inflatables, the Suzuki 9.9 HP EFI outboard engine makes an excellent choice.
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What is the lightest outboard motor?

New Mercury 9.9hp outboard the lightest in its class – with optional electric start. Mercury Marine is introducing a new 9.9hp TwoStroke outboard that is the lightest in its class – an ultralight, compact and portable engine which provides exceptional power.
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What is the most dependable small outboard motor?

Best Small Outboard Motors
  • Yamaha 2.5hp outboard motor.
  • Selva Guppy 2.5hp outboard motor.
  • ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus.
  • The Anbull 2-Stroke Boat Motor.
  • The Minn Kota Traxxis 70.
  • Honda 2.3L Outboard Motor.
  • Honda Marine BF5.
  • Suzuki Marine DF9. 9B.
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How fast will a 9.9 HP pontoon boat go?

A 9.9 HP engine is great for slow cruising, but don't expect to go faster than a 5 MPH. We highly recommend (and include in our price) a “high-thrust” 9.9 HP engine from Yamaha that has a larger propeller and makes it much easier to maneuver your pontoon boat, even with a small engine.
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What is the most reliable outboard motor brand?

Best Outboard Engines In 2021
  • Yamaha V-Max SHO 115.
  • Yamaha 425 XTO Offshore.
  • Yamaha F250.
  • Suzuki DF350A.
  • Mercury's ProXS Series.
  • Mercury Racing 450r.
  • Evoy 150.
  • Honda 105 Jet.
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Which is better 2 or 4-stroke outboard?

4-Stroke Outboards Pros

The fuel efficiency of a 4-stroke motor can be 50% better than that of a 2-stroke motor with the same HP. As for environmental concerns, 4 stroke outboards produce far less harmful emissions, which can be as much as 90% cleaner than those from a similar sized 2-stroke motor.
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Is the Mercury 9.9 fuel injected?

Standard Features Include:

Forward, Neutral and Reverse shift. Electronic Fuel Injection.
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What is the difference between thrust and horsepower?

The difference between Thrust and Horsepower Explained

First, pounds of thrust is a static force measurement while horsepower is 550 ft-pounds of work per second, a measurement per unit time.
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How fast is 30 lbs thrust?

It is true that the 30 lb, 40 lb, and 55 lb thrust trolling motors all top out at 5 miles per hour, but you will need the larger-sized motor when you have a larger boat. If you don't, your boat will not be able to hit anywhere near the maximum speed.
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How many HP is a trolling motor?

Trolling motors are rated in pounds of thrust. As a rule of thumb 72 to 75lb. of thrust roughly equals one horsepower or 746W of electrical power. A typical 12V motor that draws 60A consumes approximately 720W.
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Is Honda still making outboard motors?

Nowadays, Honda Marine still wins awards and offers a range 0f 20 different models of outboard engines. The range includes 6 different high power models, 8 mid-range models, and 7 lightweight, portable outboard motors. You can say that Honda Marine offers an outboard engine for every occasion!
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What is the lightest 4 stroke outboard engine?

– making Suzuki´s new DF90 the lightest 4-stroke outboard in its power class. When it comes to on-the-water excitement, Suzuki´s new four-cylinder DOHC 16-valve powerhead is designed to combine compact size with best-in-class performance.
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