Common questions

How fast is a 15 hp Mercury outboard?

How fast is a 15 hp Mercury outboard?

I clocked my setup with gps at 28 mph with me and my gear. Me and just the boat it will hit 32 mph on glass days. 2 guys and gear takes it down to about 20 to 22 mph.

How much does a 15 hp Mercury outboard weight?

99 lbs
Specifications – 15 EFI

HP / kW 15 / 11.1
Dry weight *Lightest model available 99 lbs / 45 kg
CARB star rating 3
Bore and stroke 2.40 x 2.24″ / 61 x 57 mm
Ignition CDI w/electronic spark advance

What year is my old Mercury outboard?

Answer: Every Mercury outboard has a serial number label located on the transom bracket area of the engine. The latest serial number labels display a 2-digit number in a box at the lower right portion of the label. These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured.

How much does a 15 HP 2 stroke Mercury outboard weight?

Mercury 15 HP Twostroke

Propshaft Rated Horsepower 15hp (11.2kw)
Trim Positions 6
Fuel Tank Separate 25litres
Weight 35kg
Shaft Length 15″ (M) 20″ (L)

How much fuel does a 15 hp outboard use?

I’ve run small outboards for more than 30 years and a 15 hp motor will not burn 2.5 gallons an hour. It might pump 2.5 gallons of fuel into the water, but it will not burn it on its own. A 25 horsepower racing outboard, running wide open, will burn less than 3 gallons per hour.

Who makes the lightest 15 hp outboard?

Suzuki’s
As the lightest outboard in its class and one of the quietest 4-strokes ever built, the 15HP is a great example of Suzuki’s excellence in engineering. Click the Additional Information tab to find out what makes the 15HP Suzuki an exceptional value.

What is the lightest 15 hp outboard motor?

As the lightest outboard in its class and one of the quietest 4-strokes ever built, the 15HP is a great example of Suzuki’s excellence in engineering. Click the Additional Information tab to find out what makes the 15HP Suzuki an exceptional value.

Where are 15 HP Mercury made?

These new motors, which were designed by Mercury with its long-time small-motor partner Tohatsu and will be produced by Tohatsu in Japan, also offer the benefits of electronic fuel injection (EFI) in a system that does not require a battery.

How do you tell what year a boat motor is?

Go to the motor and look on the motor’s swivel bracket for an embossed, metalized tag or plate that has the name of the motor’s manufacturer boldly stamped at its top. This manufacturer’s tag also shows the year the motor was built, or the model year on all motors except Honda.

How heavy is a 15 hp outboard?

Our 362-cc 15-hp portable features a SOHC in-line, two-cylinder design. Its single carburetor and CDI Microcomputer Ignition System make it one of the most fuel-efficient in its class. At just 111 pounds, it’s suitable for lightweight craft such as aluminum fishing boats, tenders and inflatables.

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Ruth Doyle