2017 Mercury 20 HP 20ELH Outboard Motor

The 2017 model year of Mercury's 20 HP 20ELH Outboard Motor uses the same 20-inch long shaft, electric start, tiller steering, and manual tilt that Mercury carried into later 20ELH units. Why the long shaft A 20-inch shaft on a 20 HP tiller motor like this one fits boats built with more distance between the waterline and the transom top than a short-shaft version of the same engine calls for; running the wrong length affects both handling and cooling at the water intake. What a tiller motor like this gives up and gains Keeping steering, throttle, and shifting on the tiller handle means no console wiring to install, at the cost of standing or sitting near the stern rather than a forward helm. Manual tilt means lifting the motor by hand when trailering or beaching rather than flipping a switch. Model-year shopping Because Mercury tends to carry a given configuration like this 20ELH across several model years with little mechanical change, a 2017 unit is generally a reasonable way to get the same engine as a newer model year at a different price point, assuming both show similar condition. Common questions Does this one have a key-turn starter? Yes, electric start fired right from the tiller handle rather than a pull cord. What model year is it, and is it under warranty? 2017, and it ships new under Mercury's standard three-year warranty, the same coverage as the following model year. Specifications Model 20ELH Model Year 2017 SKU 20ELH-17 Weight 124.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 20hp Shaft Length 20″ (Long) Steering Tiller Starting Electric Trim & Tilt Manual Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank External Cylinder(s) 2 Displacement 351 cc (21.4 cubic inches) Bore and Stroke 61 x 60 mm (2.40 x 2.36 inches) Full Throttle RPM Range 5400-6100 Ignition System Digital CD Ignition w/Electronic Spark Advance Induction Scavenging SOHC Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type 87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 6.6 Gal. Fuel Tank + Quick Connect Fuel Line Oil Type SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) Oil Capacity 1 Quart (1000 ml) Lubrication Trochoid Pump Alternator 12V 138W 12A (standard on electric start models) Cooling System Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.15:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (shift in tiller handle) Propeller 9.2″ Diameter X 9.1″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No