2023 Mercury 20 ELH 20"

Output far beyond its size 



Put amazing power in the palm of your hand. These compact outboard motors take you to the fun, the fish, or whatever floats your boat – quickly and reliably. Enjoy quick acceleration to go with exhilarating speed. Easy to install and operate, with reliable starting, low vibration, and instant throttle response. It's worry-free boating at its best.

• HP: 20 HP (14.7 kW)
• Engine type: Inline 2
• Displacement: 20.3 CID (333 cc)
• Full throttle RPM: 5700 - 6200
• Fuel induction system: 2 valves per cylinder, single overhead cam (SOHC)
• Alternator: 12 amp (145 W) electric
• Recommended fuel: 87 octane (up to 10% ethanol)
• Recommended oil: 25W-40 Synthetic Blend; Mercury FC-W 10W-30 4-Stroke Marine Oil
• Engine protection operator warning system: Low oil pressure; Low water pressure; Over-rev; Overheat; Sensor failure
• Starting: Electric; Manual
• Steering: Remote; Tiller
• Shaft length: 20" (508 mm)
• Gearcase ratio: 2.15:1
• 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
• Fuel system: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
• Cooling system: Water-cooled with thermostat
• Gear shift: F-N-R
• Gearcase options: Standard
• Trim system: Manual; Power Tilt
• Trim positions: 6
• Exhaust system: Through prop
• Shallow water drive: Yes
• Shallow water trim range: 16 deg.
• Remote fuel tank: (Optional): 3.2 gal. (12 L)
• Color: Phantom Black

• Fourstroke Technology And Mercury: Always moving forward. With boater-driven innovations and technologies. Like the world's first multi-function tiller handle. And a total commitment to corrosion protection, utilizing hard-coat anodizing and a superior multi-step paint process. Mercury FourStroke engines have consistently set the bar for clean, quiet performance and low fuel consumption. Plus, no one has more models to fit your needs.
• Award-winning tiller handle: Mercury Marine's tiller handle assembly for the 15 and 20hp portable outboard motors won the 2018 award in the "Propulsion Parts" category at the annual International Boatbuilders' Exhibition & Conference (IBEX). This new tiller handle features several remarkable advancements to make the steering, shifting and throttle operation of portable outboards more intuitive, comfortable and responsive, and is the world's first portable outboard tiller that offers ambidextrous operation.