Mercury JET 40ELHPT FourStroke Tiller Outboard

The Mercury JET 40ELHPT FourStroke Tiller Outboard is a jet-drive motor, trading the usual gearcase and propeller for a pump housing that sits level with the hull bottom so it can push through shallow or debris-strewn water.

Fit and rigging

Rated 40 hp with four cylinders, this unit is steered with a tiller handle, runs a 15 inch shaft, and uses electric start on EFI fuel delivery. A propeller-driven 40 hp outboard would handle differently, since this jet drive gives up some efficiency in exchange for shallow-water ability.

Who it suits

The same jet-pump design shows up on rescue boats, where Mercury values a drive that stays protected in tight, shallow water; here the stainless impeller shrugs off sand, gravel, and shells instead of fouling a propeller.

What comes with it

In the box you'll find mounting hardware, a tool kit, and the owner's manual; this listing does not include a propeller, running an impeller through the jet pump in its place. Mercury Marine's 3-year warranty applies, full throttle spans 5000 to 6000 rpm, and trim is power trim and tilt.

Common questions

Tiller or remote steering? Tiller handle steering on this unit.

Does it need a separate propeller? No, and this listing notes a propeller is not included.

Why a tiller handle instead of remote controls? This particular configuration is rigged for tiller steering rather than a remote-control helm.