Mercury 250HP XL FourStroke Outboard

This Mercury 250HP XL FourStroke pairs a 25-inch shaft with a standard gearcase rather than a counter-rotating one, using remote mechanical rather than digital steering.

Standard gearcase, not counter-rotating

This XL listing does not mention counter-rotation availability, so it is not the right pick if you specifically need a counter-rotating motor for a twin installation; look at a counter-rotating version instead, or confirm with us if you are unsure which configuration you need.

Steering and running numbers

Remote mechanical steering runs on cables rather than Mercury's electronic DTS system. Displacement comes in at 4.6. RPM tops out between 5200 and 6000 at full throttle. Dry weight is pegged at 527 lbs. EFI and power trim and tilt are part of the standard build. 3 years of Mercury Marine coverage apply to this new engine.

Q: What ships with it? The included hardware kit, owner's manual, and tool kit make up the package. Plan on a separate propeller purchase matched to your hull and gearing.

Mercury outboards use shaft length and rotation, not horsepower alone, to define which configuration fits a given boat. Confirm helm compatibility ahead of time to avoid an incompatible control system. Mixing electronic and cable-driven hardware rarely works without extra parts. A rigging diagram from the original installer, if available, speeds up any later service work. A rigger's second opinion is cheap compared to a mis-specified motor sitting on a trailer. This shaft length and steering combination is the one most repower shops keep in stock for quick turnaround.