Mercury 2017 Mercury 15 HP 15ELHPT-PK-CT Outboard Motor

Mercury's 2017 15ELHPT-PK-CT ProKicker is a 15 HP trolling motor with electric start, power tilt, and a 20-inch shaft. It pairs a 4-blade, high-thrust aluminum propeller with a heavy-duty transom bracket, built for kicker and auxiliary duty on a larger boat rather than serving as that boat's primary engine. Why the propeller differs A high-thrust, low-pitch propeller is tuned for pulling power at trolling speeds rather than top-end speed, which suits a kicker motor pushing a larger hull slowly rather than planing a small boat. Power tilt on this model swings through a range of 6 degrees down to 75 degrees up, handy for shallow-water clearance or trailering without muscling the motor by hand. The carbureted engine feeds from a 351cc, 21.4-cubic-inch powerhead. Build and coverage The heavy-duty transom bracket and wishbone mount are built to handle the vibration and stress of running as a secondary motor for extended periods, and the gearcase matches the rest of Mercury's 15 HP tiller lineup. Mercury's factory warranty on this engine runs three years, and the tiller handle carries the same twist-grip throttle and tension control found across this ProKicker family. Can this replace a boat's main outboard? It is designed around kicker and auxiliary use, not as a primary motor for planing a boat. How far does the power tilt travel? Through a range of 6 degrees down to 75 degrees up. Specifications Model 15ELHPT-PK-CT Model Year 2017 SKU 15ELHPT-PK-CT-17 Weight 132.0000 Manufacturer Mercury Country of Manufacture Japan Horsepower 15hp Shaft Length 20″ (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