2017 Mercury 6 HP 6MH Outboard Motor

This new 2017 Mercury 6 HP 6MH outboard is the earlier model-year version of Mercury's short-shaft portable 6hp line: a 15-inch shaft, manual start, and an integral fuel tank, all in a motor Mercury lists at 57 lbs. A front-mounted gear shift lever and tiller steering keep it simple for small jon boats, skiffs, or a sailboat's auxiliary power. Model-year specifics This unit carries SKU 6MH-17, built in Japan. The single cylinder measures 2.32 x 1.77 inches in bore and stroke, with a 2.15:1 gear ratio and full throttle between 5000 and 6000 rpm. Fuel delivery is by carburetor, drawing from the built-in 0.3-gallon tank, about 1.15 liters, and the engine carries a saltwater rating. Controls and in the box Trim and tilt adjust manually rather than by switch, shift runs forward-neutral-reverse, and an optional 12-volt, 4-amp, 50-watt alternator installs separately if you want to add battery charging. Mercury ships this motor with its built-in fuel tank, owner's manual, mounting hardware, an aluminum propeller, four-stroke oil, and a tool kit, under a 3-year Mercury warranty. Does Mercury still sell a newer model year of this engine? The 6MH's core specifications carry over between model years; ask us which year is currently in stock if that matters to your purchase. Will a propeller for a longer-shaft 6hp Mercury fit this one? No, match the propeller to this 15-inch short-shaft gearcase rather than to a long-shaft model. Mercury outboards Specifications Model 6MH Model Year 2017 SKU 6MH-17 Weight 57.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 6hp Shaft Length 15″ (Short) Steering Tiller Starting Manual Trim & Tilt Manual Fuel Delivery Carburetor Fuel Tank Internal Cylinder(s) 1 Displacement 7.5/123 Bore and Stroke 2.32 x 1.77 Full Throttle RPM Range 5000-6000 Ignition System CDI w/electric spark advance Induction Scavenging OHV Valves per Cylinder 2 Fuel Type CDI w/electric spark advance Fuel Tank / Fuel Line 0.3 US Gallon (1.15 liter) Oil Type Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil Oil Capacity 450 mL / 15 oz Lubrication Wet sump Alternator Optional 12V 50W 4A (installation required) Cooling System Water-cooled w/thermostat Saltwater Rated YES Gear Ratio 2.15:1 Gear Shift Forward-Neutral-Reverse (forward mounted shift lever) Propeller 7.7″ Diameter X 8.0″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No