Mercury 250HP XL FourStroke Outboard DTS

This Mercury 250HP XL moves to digital throttle and shift while keeping its standard, non-counter-rotating gearcase, aimed at a boat with a conventional transom mount and a helm already built for Mercury's electronic controls.

Where this sits in the lineup

This listing does not mention counter rotation as an option. Treat it as the standard-rotation choice at this shaft length. DTS requires compatible Mercury helm hardware; confirm before ordering if you are replacing a cable-steered motor.

Specification and inclusions

At wide-open throttle, RPM runs 5200 to 6000. Mercury puts dry weight at 527 lbs. This engine is rated 4.6 for displacement. This unit's crate includes the owner's manual plus a tool kit and hardware. The motor ships without a propeller, which is sourced separately.

Q: Is counter rotation available on this XL? This listing does not state it; confirm with us first if that matters for your rigging.

This engine ships EFI-equipped with power trim and tilt. Mercury Marine stands behind this new motor for 3 years. Rigging, mounting, and propeller choice are each worth confirming before the order ships. None of the three is automatically interchangeable between models. Shaft length tolerances are tighter than most buyers expect, so exact measurement matters more than rounding. Measuring the transom directly avoids most outboard fitment problems before they start.

Treat the shaft length and steering type as the two details to confirm first, well ahead of horsepower. Ask your rigger to confirm wiring routing length before the engine ships, since helm layouts vary between boats.