Mercury 20 HP Tiller Outboard Motor - 2024

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. Ultra-lightweight and reliable, with little vibration. Innovative tiller lets you lock the tiller at 73 degrees – great for fishing and trailering. Perfect for aluminum tiller, inflatable soft hull, jon, utility, and sail boats.

Specifications:

• Power:: 20 HP
• Engine type: Inline 2
• Shaft: 15" or 20"
• Motor start: rope or electric
• Displacement: 333cc
• Full throttle RPM: 5700 - 6200
• Fuel induction system: 2 valves per cylinder, single overhead cam (SOHC)
• Alternator Amps/Watts (Electric start models only): 12A/145W
• 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: optional rope or electric start
• Standard 3-blade aluminum propeller: 9 1/4" x 10"
• Shaft length: optional 15" (381 mm) or 20" (508 mm)
• Gearcase ratio: 2.15:1
• CARB star rating: 3
• Bore and stroke: 2.40 x 2.24" / 61 x 57 mm
• Ignition: CDI with electronic spark advance
• Fuel system: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
• Cooling system: Water-cooled with thermostat
• Gear shift: forward, neutral, reverse
• Gearcase options: Standard
• Trim system: optional manual or power tilt
• Trim positions: 6
• Exhaust system: Through prop
• Shallow water drive: Yes
• Shallow water trim range: 16 deg.
• Color: Phantom Black
• Dry weight:
  • 15" shaft with rope start: 103 lbs
  • 20" shaft with rope start: 107 lbs
  • 15" shaft with electric start: 111 lbs
  • 20" shaft with electric start: 114 lbs
  • 20" shaft with electric start and power tilt: 127 lbs
• Fuel tank: 3.2 gal
• Fuel line included
• Factory warranty: 3 years. Warranty begins on date of purchase.

Note: rope-start models do not include an alternator.

Owner's Manual (7.46 MB).