Mercury 175HP L FourStroke Outboard DTS

The Mercury 175HP L FourStroke Outboard DTS is a 20-inch long-shaft version of Mercury's 175 HP V-6, and this particular configuration is rigged for remote mechanical steering, weighing 475 pounds.

Steering on this model

This long-shaft 175 HP motor uses remote mechanical steering rather than an electronic throttle and shift connection, so confirm with us which control type your boat needs before ordering if you were expecting digital controls based on the model name alone.

Shaft length and electric start

A 20-inch long shaft is sized for a lower transom than Mercury's extra-long 175 HP offerings, and electric start fires this fuel-injected V-6 without a pull cord. Mercury's full-throttle range for this 3.4-liter block tops out near 6000 RPM.

Sourcing a propeller

No propeller ships with this motor, which is typical for outboards in this horsepower class since the right pitch and blade count depend heavily on boat weight and intended use. Plan to have a dealer or rigger match a propeller to your boat rather than guessing at a size, since the wrong pitch can leave a heavy boat sluggish or an engine over-revving on a light one.

Remote mechanical rigging basics

A cable-actuated remote control setup like this one routes through physical cables rather than an electronic harness, which some riggers find quicker to troubleshoot in the field; keep the cable runs clear of sharp bends when installing, since that affects both throttle feel and shift effort at the helm.

Coverage

This new motor carries Mercury Marine's standard three-year warranty.

Does this motor include a propeller? No, a propeller is not included and should be matched to your boat separately.