Mercury 250HP L FourStroke Outboard DTS

This Mercury 250HP L runs Mercury's digital throttle and shift on the standard, shortest shaft offered in the line, giving electronic helm control to a motor sized for a conventional transom rather than a raised mount.

Why DTS on this shaft

Pairing digital shift with the standard shaft suits a boat that already has a Mercury-compatible digital helm but an ordinary transom height, as opposed to a taller boat that would need a longer shaft instead. Confirm your helm wiring supports DTS before ordering, since it is not interchangeable with a cable-driven remote mechanical setup.

What's in the crate

Bundled in are mounting hardware, a tool kit, and the owner's manual. No propeller is bundled, so budget for one once it is mounted. Mercury lists displacement at 4.6. 527 lbs is the dry weight Mercury lists. This engine spins 5200 to 6000 RPM wide open.

Q: Does it offer counter rotation? Confirm with us, as this listing does not state it.

Fuel injection is electronic, and trim and tilt is powered, both standard. A Mercury Marine 3-year warranty comes with this new motor. When replacing an older motor, match shaft length and rotation before matching horsepower. Those two details decide whether the swap is straightforward. Helm layout and gauge wiring are worth reviewing together when moving between control types. An incompatible control type costs more to fix after delivery than before the order ships. Budget a little extra for the digital control head and harness if your boat's helm has never carried one.