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

Sailboat owners and dedicated trollers are the target buyers for this 2017 Mercury 15EXLHPT-PK-CT, a 25-inch-shaft ProKicker with electric start and power tilt. Command Thrust technology combines a larger propeller with a taller gearcase so the blades stay below the turbulent water a hull throws off at low speed rather than cavitating in it.

Low-speed performance

A 4-blade, high-thrust propeller and a 2.15:1 gearcase ratio trade top-end speed for steady pulling power, which is the point of a Command Thrust ProKicker rather than a standard tiller motor. The result suits owners running an auxiliary motor on a sailboat or trolling for extended stretches rather than planing quickly.

Build and buying notes

The heavy-duty transom mounting bracket and power-operated tilt are built for the extra load of kicker-style duty, and the carbureted, 351cc powerhead shares its core design with the rest of Mercury's 15 HP tiller lineup. Coverage on this engine runs three years under Mercury's factory warranty; if the exact gear ratio matters for your setup, confirm it with us before ordering.

What does Command Thrust change versus a standard kicker? A larger propeller and taller gearcase, aimed at low-speed pulling power rather than top speed.

Is the shaft the same length as the standard ProKicker? No, this is the 25-inch extra-long version rather than the 20-inch standard.

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