Mercury 175HP CXL FourStroke Outboard DTS

The Mercury 175HP CXL FourStroke Outboard DTS pairs a V-6 powerhead with Digital Throttle and Shift steering, a 25-inch extra-long shaft, and the option of counter rotation for twin-engine rigging. Dry weight is 475 pounds.

Digital throttle and shift, and counter rotation

DTS steering replaces mechanical cables with an electronic throttle and shift connection to the helm, which most boats built for this kind of control already have wired for it; confirm your rigging matches before ordering rather than assuming any remote-control boat will work. Counter rotation being available on this model is worth checking against your boat's needs if you are pairing two outboards side by side.

Fitment and performance notes

This 25-inch extra-long shaft suits a taller transom than Mercury's shorter-shaft 175 HP offerings, and the electric-start, fuel-injected V-6 is rated to run up to 6000 RPM at full throttle with a 3.4-liter displacement. No propeller is included with this motor, so plan to source one separately based on your boat and gearing.

Rigging considerations for DTS

Because digital controls run through an electronic harness rather than cables, routing and connector compatibility matter more than they would on a mechanical setup; have a rigger confirm your boat's existing DTS harness, if any, matches this specific engine before the installation begins.

What's in the box

The owner's manual, mounting hardware, and a tool kit ship with this new motor, which carries Mercury Marine's standard three-year warranty.