Mercury 15ELPT FourStroke Outboard Motor

Power tilt is the upgrade this used Mercury 15ELPT FourStroke brings to the 20-inch-shaft, remote-steered layout shared across Mercury's 15 HP range, on top of the usual electric start and a dry weight of 99 lb. Where the 15EL in the same lineup tilts by hand, this one does it at the push of a button, which saves effort when trailering or clearing shallow water.

Fuel and other details

A 3.2-gallon remote fuel tank handles supply, and Mercury rates the fuel system with a CARB star rating of 3, in line with the rest of the family. Fuel induction uses two valves per cylinder on a single overhead cam layout.

Coverage and buying notes

Mercury covers this engine for five years in all, stacking the usual three-year factory term with a two-year Product Protection Gold add-on. Being a used motor, it's worth asking the seller directly about logged hours and any recent maintenance before you commit to buying.

What does power tilt change versus the standard 15EL? Tilt is power-operated here rather than adjusted by hand.

Does this steer from a console or a tiller handle? A console-mounted remote box rather than a tiller handle.

What's the dry weight? 99 lb, the same as the rest of this 15 HP FourStroke family, and the fuel tank holds 3.2 gallons.