Mercury 2017 Mercury 15 HP 15EH Outboard Motor

Mercury built the 2017 15EH as a short-shaft, tiller-steered outboard rated at 15 HP, with a 15-inch shaft and a four-stroke, carbureted powerhead displacing 351cc, or 21.4 cubic inches. Owners pick this over the long-shaft ELH when their boat's transom calls for the shorter mount, typically a smaller jon boat, skiff, or inflatable. Fit and controls Check that your transom actually needs the shorter shaft before ordering, since the two lengths in this lineup are not interchangeable without hurting handling. Steering and shifting both run through the tiller handle, with forward-neutral-reverse built into the grip, and trim and tilt are adjusted by hand rather than through a power system. The carbureted engine draws from an external 6.6-gallon tank connected with a quick-connect line, and full throttle sits in the 5000 to 6000 RPM band. Durability and coverage Zinc-coated water passages, sacrificial anodes, and a saltwater rating make this a reasonable fit for coastal use as well as freshwater lakes and rivers. Below the waterline, a 3-blade aluminum prop spins on a 2.15:1 gearcase; above it, the 138-watt alternator keeps the starting battery charged. Mercury's standard coverage on this engine runs three years. Is the alternator enough to run onboard electronics? It is sized mainly to keep the starting battery charged rather than run heavy accessory loads. Does this engine use a short or long shaft? Short; confirm your transom height matches before ordering. Specifications Model 15EH Model Year 2017 SKU 15EH-17 Weight 121.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 15hp Shaft Length 15″ (Short) 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 9.8″ Pitch 3-Blade Aluminum Internal Battery No