Mercury 225HP XL FourStroke Outboard DTS

Sitting between the L and CXL trims on shaft length, this new Mercury 225HP XL FourStroke Outboard DTS runs 25 inches with Digital Throttle Shift controls, a plainer alternative to the CXL DTS at the same reach.

Specifications

The 3.4 liter displacement and 475 lb dry weight pair with a 5200 to 6000 rpm full-throttle range. Power trim and tilt covers adjustment, and starting is electric.

What sets this apart from the CXL

Unlike the CXL DTS model, no counter rotation option appears for this XL trim, so confirm that with us if your boat needs it rather than assuming parity between trims. DTS controls call for a digital-ready helm rather than a mechanical cable. Coverage is Mercury's standard three years, and the box contains the owner's manual, hardware to bolt it on, and a basic tool kit; a propeller is priced and sold separately. Match the 25 inch shaft to your transom height before ordering.

Buyers often land on the XL rather than the CXL simply on price or availability, since the two trims share the same powerhead, shaft length, and control type and differ mainly in badge and included options. If counter rotation matters for a twin-engine project, that single feature is worth checking before deciding between the two rather than after ordering.

Does this model offer counter rotation? It is not listed here; ask us if your boat needs it.

What control type is used? Digital Throttle Shift.