Mercury 15HP 15MRC EFI Outboard

Mercury's 15HP 15MRC EFI Outboard combines manual pull-cord starting with remote mechanical throttle control instead of a tiller handle, on a 15-inch short shaft, and weighs 99 pounds.

An uncommon pairing worth noting

Most remote-steer outboards in this lineup come with electric start, so this manual-start, remote-control version is worth double-checking against your boat's layout: you reach down to pull-start the engine while steering from a console-mounted lever rather than a tiller arm. Confirm your boat's existing remote throttle hardware matches what this motor requires before ordering.

Fitment

This 15-inch short shaft suits a lower transom than Mercury's long-shaft 15 HP models. Complete, this manual-start motor weighs 99 pounds, light enough for one person to lift onto a transom bracket without much trouble.

Why some boats pair manual start with remote steering

Smaller center-console or skiff layouts sometimes keep manual start to save weight and cost while still routing steering and throttle to the helm, rather than paying for electric start just to avoid reaching back to pull a cord once at idle. It is a deliberate trade-off rather than an unusual mistake in the build.

Common questions

Does this have a tiller handle? No, steering and throttle run through remote mechanical controls rather than a tiller.

What ships with it? A three-blade aluminum propeller, fuel tank and line, lanyard stop switch, tool kit, and owner's manual, and this motor carries Mercury's standard new-engine warranty.