Evinrude 15HP Outboard Motor

This used Evinrude 15 HP portable runs a carbureted, 2-cylinder block of 21.41 cubic inches (351 cc), steered by tiller and started by a pull rope rather than a key, on a 15-inch shaft.

Who it suits

Sized for small boats, dinghies, and anyone who wants a straightforward backup to a larger main engine, this motor keeps its controls mechanical and its fuel tank built into the cowling, so there's no separate tank to plumb in. Bore and stroke measure 2.4 in and 2.36 in, spinning a 2.15:1 final gear at 5000-6000 rpm wide open.

What to check before buying

Confirm this listing's shaft length, 15 inches, matches your transom before ordering, since the same engine family was also sold on a longer shaft. As a used motor it will show wear from its service life, and weighs 114.4 lbs at this spec.

On board

Noise from the exhaust is reduced by routing it through the propeller hub instead of venting it separately, trim adjusts manually rather than by a power system, and the tiller handle doubles as the main control point.

A fast-idle choke built into the carburetor helps it start quickly in cold weather, which matters more on an older, used unit than a brand-new one.

Is this electric start? No, this build starts by pull rope only.

What's the shaft length? 15 inches.