Evinrude E15HTSL Outboard Motor

This used Evinrude E15HTSL is another 15 HP, two-cylinder E-TEC built for remote-console control, the setup many boaters move to once they outgrow a pure tiller skiff. Starting is electric with a rope pull as backup, and a high-speed power tilt handles trim from the helm.

Moving from a tiller boat to this rigging

Switching to remote steering means routing control cables to a wheel at the console instead of steering by hand at the motor, and power tilt means adjusting running angle without reaching back to lift the engine. Weigh the cost of that change against simply keeping a tiller setup before committing to this rigging, especially if your boat already has tiller-friendly layout.

Size to plan around

Expect a shaft of 20 in (508 mm) and a weight of 181 lbs when sizing up your transom and mounting hardware; mechanical controls round out the rigging, and there is no electronic throttle module to diagnose if something acts up.

Fuel lines on a used outboard this age are worth a visual check for cracking, especially if the motor sat unused for long stretches.

If you plan to run this motor hard right after buying it, a short break-in period at varied throttle settings is still good practice even on a used two-stroke.

Is a tiller conversion available on this remote-steer unit? Yes, it is listed as an option.

Is this a new motor? No, this E15HTSL is used; ask us about hours before ordering.