Shop 6 to 9.9 HP long-shaft kicker outboards. Compare model codes, shaft lengths and prices, including Tohatsu Sail Pro options.
Kicker motors: 23 long-shaft (20″) and extra-long-shaft (25″) four-stroke outboards from 6 to 9.9 HP, the sizes most often used as a kicker beside a main engine, priced from $1,830.00.
What is a kicker motor?
A kicker is a small secondary outboard mounted next to the main engine. Anglers use it to troll slowly and quietly without running the big motor, and it doubles as a way to get home if the main engine fails. Kickers are usually mounted on the transom or on a kicker bracket.
Choosing a kicker
- Shaft length: match the transom or bracket height so the propeller sits at the right depth; transoms built for a 20″ or 25″ main engine usually need a long or extra-long kicker. See the outboard shaft length guide.
- Power: 6 to 9.9 HP covers most trolling and get-home duty; stay within the boat’s total horsepower rating on the capacity plate.
- Steering: a tiller kicker steers on its own; some owners link it to the main engine so they can steer from the helm.
Long and extra-long shaft kicker outboards
| Outboard |
Power |
Model code |
Shaft |
Price |
| Tohatsu 6 HP MFS6DWDL Outboard Motor |
6 HP |
MFS6DWDL |
20″ long |
$1,830.00 |
| Suzuki 6 HP DF6AL Outboard Motor |
6 HP |
DF6AL |
20″ long |
$1,890.00 |
| Tohatsu 6 HP MFS6DWDSPROL SAIL PRO Outboard Motor |
6 HP |
MFS6DWDSPROL |
20″ long |
$2,010.00 |
| 2027 Mercury 6 HP 6MLH Outboard Motor |
6 HP |
6MLH |
20″ long |
$2,050.00 |
| Tohatsu 6 HP MFS6DWDSPROUL SAIL PRO Outboard Motor |
6 HP |
MFS6DWDSPROUL |
25″ extra-long |
$2,180.00 |
| 2026 Mercury 8 HP 8MLH Outboard Motor |
8 HP |
8MLH |
20″ long |
$2,585.00 |
| 2027 Mercury 8 HP 8ELH EFI Outboard Motor |
8 HP |
8ELH |
20″ long |
$2,925.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BL Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BL |
20″ long |
$2,675.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BEL5 Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BEL5 |
20″ long |
$2,690.00 |
| 2026 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9MLH EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9MLH |
20″ long |
$2,885.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTHL Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTHL |
20″ long |
$2,995.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTLW5 Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTLW5 |
20″ long |
$3,000.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTX5 Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTX5 |
25″ extra-long |
$3,000.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTHX5 Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTHX5 |
25″ extra-long |
$3,015.00 |
| 2026 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9MLH-CT EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9MLH-CT |
20″ long |
$3,030.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTHLW Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTHLW |
20″ long |
$3,065.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTL Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTL |
20″ long |
$3,115.00 |
| Suzuki 9.9 HP DF9.9BTXW5 Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
DF9.9BTXW5 |
25″ extra-long |
$3,205.00 |
| 2027 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9ELH EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9ELH |
20″ long |
$3,230.00 |
| 2026 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9ELH-CT EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9ELH-CT |
20″ long |
$3,300.00 |
| 2026 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9EXLH-CT EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9EXLH-CT |
25″ extra-long |
$3,390.00 |
| 2026 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9ELHPT-CT-PK-EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9ELHPT-CT-PK-EFI |
20″ long |
$3,665.00 |
| 2027 Mercury 9.9 HP 9.9EXLHPT-CT-PK-EFI Outboard Motor |
9.9 HP |
9.9EXLHPT-CT-PK-EFI |
25″ extra-long |
$3,745.00 |
Tohatsu 6 HP Sail Pro shaft options
Compare the listed long-shaft and extra-long-shaft Sail Pro models for sailboat auxiliary use. Match your mounting height and confirm the full model identifier, controls, propeller and charging equipment before ordering.
See also: 9.9 HP outboards · outboards for inflatable boats · outboard motor maintenance.
Shipping is a flat $80.00 per order to US addresses, and every outboard comes with 15-day free returns. Not sure which model fits your boat? Send us your boat and transom details and a parts specialist will help.