New Mercury 5HP Tiller Outboards

5 Horsepower Mercury Tiller Outboard Motors

Mercury 5 horsepower tiller outboard motors are compact, fast, and incredibly reliable. Take advantage of best-in-class acceleration and speed. These motors are a breeze to install and easy to operate, with dependable starting, instantaneous throttle response, and low vibration. For smooth, worry-free small craft boating, you won’t go wrong with the 5hp Mercury tiller outboard engine.

How much does a 5 hp Mercury tiller outboard weigh?

When dry and with an empty fuel tank, a Mercury 5 hp tiller outboard motor weighs roughly 25 kilograms, or 55 pounds. This makes the Mercury 5 horsepower outboard motor perfect for smaller watercraft such as inflatables, skiffs, and jon boats.

It’s also a popular choice for auxiliary power on sailboats, which need a way to maneuver before they can roll out their sails.

Smaller watercraft can’t support the weight of a larger, more powerful engine, and benefit the most from the quiet, smoke-free operation that the Mercury 5 hp outboard motor provides.

What fuel mixture does a Mercury 5 hp tiller outboard use?

The recommended fuel mixture for the Mercury 5 tiller outboard is 50:1, or 100 ml of oil for every 5 liters of fuel. This mixture will properly lubricate the moving parts of your outboard motor, preventing wear and tear and saving you time and money on repairs.

The Mercury 5 mxlh outboard motor features an integrated fuel tank with a capacity of 0.3 gallons, or 1.1 liters. One advantage of the 5 horsepower outboard is that it can also accommodate an optional 3.2 gallon/12 liter fuel tank carried in the body of the boat, greatly expanding your operational range and time out on the water.

How fast does 5 Mercury outboard go?

In general, you can expect an average top speed of 11.6 to 16.7 knots per hour, with RPMs ranging from 5200 to 6000. This speed is perfect for smaller watercraft like tillers and inflatables, which aren’t designed for the higher speeds that you might see on larger and heavier watercraft.

Your top speed with a Mercury 5 hp outboard motor will depend on several different factors, such as weather, the state of the boat’s hull, and how heavily loaded the boat is with passengers and cargo.

A lightweight, quiet, and smokeless Mercury 5 horsepower tiller outboard motor is comfortable, safe, and perfect for a small boat.

For nearly 30 years, NuWave Marine has provided our customers with the best boat engines, parts, and tools. With both a brick and mortar retail location as well as an online store, we’re experts in Mercury outboard motors and provide renowned customer service.

We offer a variety of portable tiller motors in the 2.5 - 25hp range, ensuring you can always find what you need. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us!