Mercury 225XL FourStroke DTS Outboard Motor

This used Mercury 225XL FourStroke DTS Outboard Motor is the plain-finish version of the 25 inch, 225 hp V6 DTS motor, without a named paint color.

Powerhead

Under the cowling is a 64-degree, 3.4 liter V6 (209 cubic inches) with 24 valves on dual overhead cams, a 3.6 inch bore, and a 3.4 inch stroke. Gear ratio is 1.85:1 inside a 4.8 inch gearcase housing.

Rigging

Digital Throttle and Shift controls are sold separately, so your console needs to already support DTS rather than a mechanical cable. Electric start runs through SmartStart Protection, and the steering can be upgraded with hydraulic, power, or joystick piloting hardware. Spec sheets list it at 475 lbs dry weight. Because no color is named, expect the factory standard finish rather than one of the Fusion paint options offered on other trims in this line. No propeller is included.

Because no finish is called out by name, treat this as the baseline cowling color for the line; buyers wanting a specific Fusion tone should look at one of the white-named trims instead.

Shoppers deciding between the plain XL DTS and the Cold Fusion White version above are choosing a paint color, not a different engine, since both run the identical 25 inch, 225 hp V6 underneath.

Does this require a digital helm? Yes, it is built for DTS, not a mechanical cable.