2018 Evinrude E-TEC 25 HP E25DRS Outboard Motor

The 2018 Evinrude E25DRS is the white-finished twin to the rope-start, manual-trim 25 HP build above, sharing its short 15-inch shaft for buyers who would rather skip wiring an electric starter altogether.

A lighter build, in white

Dry weight sits at 150 pounds. The inline two-cylinder block displaces 577 cc from a 76-by-64 mm bore and stroke, geared at 2.15:1, and runs up through a 5,500-to-6,000 RPM full-throttle band, worked through tiller steering and mechanical controls rather than electronic shift.

Trim and electrical specifics

By hand, trim covers a -4 to 16 degree span, and tilt reaches 65 degrees at the top end, with no switch involved anywhere in the adjustment. The 56-amp alternator reserves 15 amps net dedicated for a fishfinder or similar accessory, and Evinrude/Johnson XD-100 oil is specified for lubrication.

New, finished in white, and what to expect at the ramp

Without an electric starter, pull-cord technique matters for a clean start, something worth practicing before the first trip out. This E25DRS is new, running on unleaded fuel, with Evinrude's 3-year, non-declining warranty covering it from purchase on top of its simple, rope-start build.

What color does this one come in? White. Is power trim available here? No, trim and tilt are entirely manual. What's the dry weight? 150 pounds.