Mercury 225HP L FourStroke Outboard DTS

For a lower transom, this new Mercury 225HP L FourStroke Outboard DTS runs the shortest shaft in the V6 DTS lineup, 20 inches, shorter than the X-long or XX-long versions sold alongside it.

Specifications

This V6 displaces 3.4 liters and tops out around 5200 to 6000 rpm at full throttle, weighing 475 lbs dry. Power trim and tilt handles adjustment, and controls are Digital Throttle Shift, matching the name.

Fit and inclusions

Because this is the 20 inch shaft, double-check your transom height against it before ordering; it is shorter than the other shaft lengths sold in this family and is not interchangeable with them. Mercury's standard three-year coverage applies, and what's in the box is an owner's manual, hardware to mount it, and a tool kit, while the propeller is priced on its own. No counter rotation option is listed for this particular trim, so ask us first if your installation needs it rather than assuming it is included.

A new motor at this shaft length is a common choice for replacing an aging 20 inch V6 on the same hull without having to modify the transom bracket or jack plate setup already in place.

What shaft length is this model? 20 inches, the shortest in the DTS lineup.

Is counter rotation offered here? It is not listed for this trim; check with us if that matters for your boat.