2018 Mercury 15 Hp 15ELH Outboard Motor

The 2018 Mercury 15ELH pairs the same 15 HP, 351cc four-stroke powerhead as Mercury's short-shaft tiller motors with a 20-inch long shaft, electric start, and a weight of 124 lb. It's aimed at boats that need the extra shaft length, including some skiffs and inflatables where a short-shaft motor would sit too high out of the water. What to check before buying This is Mercury's long-shaft tiller model, so measure your transom before ordering rather than assuming the shorter option in this lineup will do; a shaft that sits too high or low hurts both handling and top speed. Trim and tilt are manual, the carbureted engine runs on an external tank through a quick-connect fuel line, and top engine speed falls in the 5000 to 6000 RPM range at full throttle. Power and coverage A 2.15:1 gear ratio turns a 3-blade aluminum propeller sized at 9.2 inches in diameter, and the 12-volt, 138-watt alternator that comes with electric start keeps a small starting battery charged through repeated starts. Mercury backs this motor with a five-year warranty, longer than the standard coverage on some of its short-shaft siblings. Can I use this on a boat built for a short-shaft motor? Not well; a 20-inch shaft sits lower than a 15-inch one and needs a taller transom. Is the trim power-assisted? No, trim and tilt are adjusted by hand on this model. Specifications MODEL 15ELH MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 15ELH-18 WEIGHT 124.0000 MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 15hp 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 5000-6000 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