2018 Evinrude E-TEC 25 HP E25GTEL Outboard Motor

The 2018 Evinrude E25GTEL sits in between on this 25 HP range: electric-and-rope starting and a 20-inch shaft, while trim and tilt stay manual rather than power-assisted. It is a middle option between the fully manual builds and the fully powered one.

Why this one lands lighter than the power-trim version

Dry weight comes to 166 pounds, lighter than a power-trim build at the same shaft length because the trim lever here stays manual even with an electric starter fitted. The two-cylinder E-TEC powerhead totals 577 cc from a 76 by 64 millimeter bore and stroke, with the full-throttle band spanning 5,500 to 6,000 RPM through mechanical, tiller-mounted controls.

Setting trim and the charging system

The manual lever covers a -4 to 16 degree trim range, with tilt opening up to 65 degrees, adjusted by hand before getting underway. Gearing runs 2.15:1, the alternator is rated 56 amps with 15 net dedicated, and Evinrude/Johnson XD-100 is the recommended oil.

New, finished in graphite

This E25GTEL is new, running on unleaded fuel, and Evinrude's 3-year, non-declining warranty applies from the purchase date.

Is trim power-adjusted on this build? No, it is set by hand. Does it still carry an electric starter? Yes, with a rope-pull backup. What's the dry weight? 166 pounds.