2018 Mercury 15 Hp 15EXLHPT-PK-CT Outboard Motor

Mercury's 2018 15EXLHPT-PK-CT is the extra-long-shaft ProKicker in this lineup, built for sailboats and dedicated trolling with a 25-inch shaft, power tilt, and Mercury's Command Thrust gearcase. Command Thrust pairs a larger-diameter propeller with a taller gearcase than a standard 15 HP tiller motor, so the prop runs deeper in turbulent water for steadier bite at low speed. Why Command Thrust matters A taller gearcase keeps the propeller below the turbulence a hull kicks up at slow speed, which is why Command Thrust models like this one are a common choice for sailboat auxiliary power and dedicated trolling, rather than planing a small boat quickly. The low 2.15:1 gear ratio paired with the 4-blade, high-thrust propeller favors pulling power over top speed. What to check before buying Confirm your boat calls for the full 25-inch shaft before ordering, since this is Mercury's extra-long option built for taller transoms than the standard 15 HP tiller lineup. The heavy-duty transom bracket and power tilt system, adjustable through a wide range, are built for the extra stress of kicker-style use. This engine's warranty runs three years from Mercury; confirm the gear ratio for your specific unit with us before ordering if it matters for your application. Is this a good primary motor for a small boat? It's built around Command Thrust trolling and sailboat auxiliary use rather than planing performance. How is the propeller different from a standard 15 HP model? It uses a larger-diameter, 4-blade high-thrust design instead of the standard 3-blade prop. Specifications MODEL 15EXLHPT-PK-CT MODEL YEAR 2018 SKU 15EXLHPT-PK-CT-18 WEIGHT 136.0000 MANUFACTURER Mercury COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE Japan HORSEPOWER 15hp SHAFT LENGTH 25″ (Extra Long) STEERING Tiller STARTING Electric TRIM & TILT Power Tilt 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 4-Blade High Thrust Aluminum Propeller INTERNAL BATTERY No