Mercury JET 80ELPT FourStroke Outboard

The Mercury JET 80ELPT FourStroke uses a jet pump instead of a gear case and propeller, letting it operate in shallow water where a conventional outboard's lower unit would ground out. It is an 80 HP motor with electric start and power trim and tilt.

Why a jet drive

Sitting level with the bottom of the hull rather than hanging below it, the jet pump lets this motor run skinny water that would strand a standard outboard, and Mercury Jet motors are also a common pick for rescue boats, where enclosing the engine adds a layer of safety around moving parts. Sand, shells, and other abrasive material pulled through the pump are handled by a stainless impeller, which the listing ties to long-term durability.

Specification to confirm

Because the exact weight, cylinder count, and RPM range are not reliably broken out for this specific 80 HP configuration in the listing text, treat the spec table printed on this page as the source for those figures rather than this description. EFI fuel delivery and power trim and tilt are part of this configuration.

Common questions

Does it come with a propeller? No, this is a jet-pump motor; it uses the stainless impeller described above instead of a propeller.

What ships with it? A tool kit, mounting hardware, and an owner's manual.

Is a warranty included? Yes, this motor lists a 3-year warranty from Mercury Marine.