2017 Mercury 15 HP 15ELH Outboard Motor

Mercury's 2017 15ELH pairs a 20-inch long shaft with electric start backed by a manual pull-start option, delivering 15 HP from a four-stroke powerhead that displaces 351cc. Boats that ride too high in the water for a short-shaft motor, including many sailboats used as auxiliary power and boats headed into saltwater, are the reason this longer-shaft model exists in the lineup. Safety and monitoring features This motor includes start-in-gear protection, a low oil pressure warning, an overheat warning system, over-rev protection, and a safety lanyard stop switch, on top of Mercury's saltwater-rated, multi-layer corrosion protection for the water passages and internal components. A battery is not included, so plan to source one separately to use the electric start. Handling and controls Steering runs through the tiller handle with forward-neutral-reverse built in, tilt is adjusted manually, and the steering tension is adjustable for a tighter or looser feel at the helm. A shallow water drive setting lets the lower unit tilt up for running in thin water without shutting the engine down, and a 3-blade aluminum prop spins at the end of the 2.15:1 gearcase. Mercury backs this one with a five-year warranty. Is a battery included? No, a 12-volt starting battery must be purchased separately to use the electric start. Does it still have a manual start option? Yes, the electric start is backed by a pull-start as a manual backup. Specifications Feature Details Engine Type 4-Stroke, Large Displacement Powerhead Horsepower 15 HP Shaft Length 20” (Long Shaft) Starting System Electric Start + Manual Backup Fuel System Carbureted Full Throttle RPM Range 5000-6000 RPM Displacement 351cc (21.4 cubic inches) Bore & Stroke 61 x 60 mm (2.40 x 2.36 inches) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Fuel Type Unleaded Gasoline (87 Octane, up to 10% Ethanol) Fuel Tank Capacity 6.6 Gallons (Included) Lubrication System Trochoid Pump Oil Capacity 1 Quart (1000 mL), SAE 10W-30 Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil Feature Details Steering Type Tiller Handle Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (Integrated in Tiller Handle) Gear Ratio 2.15:1 Propeller 9.2” Diameter X 9.1” Pitch, 3-Blade Aluminum Trim & Tilt Manual Tilt Shallow Water Drive Yes Steering Tension Control Adjustable for Stability Feature Details Saltwater Rated Yes, Multi-Layer Corrosion Protection Start-in-Gear Protection Yes Low Oil Pressure Warning Indicator Yes Overheat Warning System Yes Over-Rev Protection Yes, ESG System Safety Lanyard Stop Switch Yes