2017 Mercury 6HP 6MLH Outboard Motor

SKU 6MLH-17 is the 2017 production run of this Mercury outboard: a 6 HP engine turning a single cylinder, set on the long shaft, steered by tiller, and started by hand rather than a button.

Where this configuration goes

Long-shaft, tiller-controlled 6 HP motors like this one typically end up on soft-hull inflatables, jon boats, aluminum tiller boats, and small sailboats running it as backup power rather than a primary engine. A twist-grip throttle with adjustable tension sits on the tiller alongside the shift lever, which moves between forward, neutral, and reverse.

Fuel, cooling, and upkeep

The built-in tank holds 0.3 gallons and includes an external shutoff valve, with a remote-tank hookup available for extended range beyond that. Ignition runs CDI with electronic spark advance, cooling circulates water through a thermostat, and oil capacity runs around 15 ounces in a wet-sump system. The included propeller is 3-blade aluminum, 7.7 inches across with an 8.0-inch pitch, and a safety lanyard stop switch is fitted as standard equipment. Weight on this unit is 58 lbs. Carry a spare shear pin if you expect to run shallow water often.

Q: Is the shaft length fixed on this model? Yes, this is a long-shaft unit; check it against your transom before ordering.

See the rest of the Mercury outboards range for other shaft lengths.

Specifications