Yamaha High Thrust · Virginia Beach

Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust outboard: specs, rigging and repower in Virginia Beach.

The T9.9 High Thrust is a 212 cc two-cylinder kicker that Yamaha points at flats and multispecies boats, with a 2.92:1 gear ratio and the Dual Thrust propeller standard. It comes in 20- and 25-inch shafts at 102 and 114 lb, as a tiller or a remote-control engine, with an optional V MAX SHO-style sport cowling.

Horsepower
9.9 hp
Engine type
2 cyl
Displacement
212cc
Shaft length
20" - 25"
Weight †
46kg (102 lbs) - 51kg (114 lbs)
Yamaha

Specifications

Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust
specs, as Yamaha lists them.

Specs and features: Yamaha, read from yamahaoutboards.com and Yamaha's Engine Comparison tool on 2026-10-05. Yamaha can change a model by model year; we confirm the exact engine when we quote.

Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust specifications
Weight †46kg (102 lbs) - 51kg (114 lbs)
Full Throttle RPM Range5000 ~ 6000 rpm
Fuel Induction SystemCarb
Recommended Engine OilYamalube® 4M (See owner's manual)
Engine Type2 cyl
Displacement212cc
Bore x Stroke56 x 43mm (2.20 x 1.69 in.)
Prop Shaft Horsepower9.9hp @ 5500rpm
Alternator Output at W.O.T.6 Amp
Compression Ratio9.4:1
Recommended FuelOctane 87
Recommended Fuel FiltrationYamaha 10-Micron Fuel/Water Separating Filter (external)
C.A.R.B. Rating3-Star
ExhaustThrough Propeller
Intake4
IgnitionCDI Microcomputer
Spark PlugBR6HS-10
Starting SystemElectric & Manual
LubricationWet Sump
Engine Oil Capacity0.8L
Recommended CoolingThermostatic Control
Ethanol Blend Limit10% Maximum
Gear Ratio2.92:1
Gear ShiftForward, Neutral, Reverse
Shaft Length20" - 25"
Degree of Tilt71°
Degree of Trim-4° through +16°
Mounting CentersN/A
Steering Angle (maximum)38° from center, either direction
WarrantyLimited 3 Year Limited Pleasure Boat - 1 Year Limited Commercial

† Weight refers to shortest shaft length, and is measured without motor oil, gearcase oil and propeller (except models 25 hp and under, which include a standard propeller). All Jet model weights include the jet pump assembly (weight estimated).

Rigging

Shaft lengths, controls
and Helm Master EX.

Shaft lengths

Yamaha lists: 20" - 25"

We confirm the right shaft for your transom before we quote.

Controls

Gauges

Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the T9.9 High Thrust.

Propellers Yamaha names for the T9.9 High Thrust

  • Yamaha Dual ThrustFrom Yamaha's description: Comes standard on the T25 and T9.9; an option for the T60 and T50.
Every Yamaha and TURBO prop

T9.9 High Thrust model codes

Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list
Model codeControlsColor
T9.9LWHBTiller handleGray
T9.9XWHBTiller handleGray
T9.9LPHBTiller handleGray
T9.9LPBRemote mechanicalGray
T9.9XPHBTiller handleGray
T9.9XPBRemote mechanicalGray
T9.9XPB2Remote mechanicalPearl White

Model codes from Yamaha's current model-code list. Ask us which code fits your boat; we confirm it when we quote.

Features

What's built into
the T9.9 High Thrust.

  • 212 cc 9.9 hp High Thrust kicker for flats and multispecies boats.
  • 102/114 lb; 20- and 25-inch shafts; 6-amp alternator.
  • Optional V MAX SHO-style sport cowling.
  • Offered in pearlescent white or Yamaha gray.
  • Air intake labyrinth traps and drains water.
  • Pressurized wet-sump oiling on T60, T50, T25 and T9.9.
  • Phaze Five anti-corrosion paint over YDC-30 alloy.
  • Thermostatic cooling control.
  • Higher gear ratio suited to heavy pontoons.
  • Dual Thrust propeller: standard on T25 and T9.9, optional on T50 and T60.
  • Microcomputer ignition timing.
  • Single overhead camshaft design.
  • Multi-point EFI on T60 and T50.
  • Freshwater flush device works without running the engine.

Repower

Repowering with the T9.9 High Thrust
at Coastal Marine.

Coastal Marine is an Elite Yamaha dealer and an authorized Yamaha Repower Center on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. A repower with the T9.9 High Thrust takes the old or worn-out outboard off a sound hull, of any make, and puts the new Yamaha on, with the controls, gauges and rigging the new setup needs. Warranty work on the Yamaha power we install is authorized in-house.

We don't post engine prices. Tell us the boat, what's on the transom now and roughly how many hours it has, and we'll quote the T9.9 High Thrust for it. Financing is available on repowers through Yamaha Financial Services.

Ready when you are.

Common questions

Yamaha T9.9 High Thrust
questions, answered.

Yamaha's spec table lists the T9.9 High Thrust shaft length as 20" - 25". We confirm the right shaft for your transom before we quote.

Yamaha lists these compatible controls for the T9.9 High Thrust: Mechanical Controls and Multi-Function Tiller Handle. Not available: Helm Master® EX and Command Link Plus Digital Controls.

No. Yamaha lists Helm Master EX as not available for the T9.9 High Thrust.

Yamaha lists the weight of the T9.9 High Thrust as 46kg (102 lbs) - 51kg (114 lbs). Yamaha's note on that figure: Weight refers to shortest shaft length, and is measured without motor oil, gearcase oil and propeller (except models 25 hp and under, which include a standard propeller). All Jet model weights include the jet pump assembly (weight estimated).

Yamaha's recommended fuel for the T9.9 High Thrust is Octane 87, with an ethanol blend limit of 10% Maximum. Recommended engine oil: Yamalube® 4M (See owner's manual).

Get a quote
on new Yamaha power.

Tell us the boat, the engines on it now and roughly the hours, and we'll quote the T9.9 High Thrust for it. We answer same business day.

Just leave a phone or an email — whichever's easier.

Call (757) 464-4600Text