Mercury 225HP CXL FourStroke Outboard White

For a cable-steered boat that still wants a lighter cowling color, this new Mercury 225HP CXL FourStroke Outboard White runs the 25 inch V6 with Remote Mechanical controls in pearl, cold, or warm fusion white.

Specifications

The 3.4 liter V6 here reaches full throttle somewhere in the 5200 to 6000 rpm band, weighing 475 lbs dry. Power trim and tilt handles on-water adjustment, and starting is electric.

Rigging and inclusions

Remote Mechanical controls mean this motor is built for a cable throttle and shift setup rather than a digital console, which suits a boat that already has that wiring in place and wants to avoid adding a DTS harness. Mercury's factory warranty runs three years, and the carton contains an owner's manual, the hardware needed to mount it, and a compact tool kit; a propeller is sold separately. Choose your preferred finish from the three white options, and confirm the 25 inch shaft matches your transom before you order, since that measurement cannot be changed afterward.

Because this is the mechanical version rather than DTS, expect a simpler wiring job at the helm, with a physical throttle and shift cable to run rather than a digital data harness, which some installers prefer on an older boat.

What finishes does this come in? There are three: warm fusion, cold fusion, and pearl fusion, each in white.

Is this a DTS motor? No, it runs Remote Mechanical controls, not Digital Throttle Shift.