Semi-dumb Mercury question

[slick814]

I was looking into a new boat this evening... it had ELPT on the engine...

What the heck is ELPO, ELPT, etc?? I can't find it on Mercury's HSOforum at all, and didn't think about it at the dealers.

I'm assuming it's Electronic something fuel injection... but am curious as to what the other letters mean.

Thanks

[Fishing Junky]

My guess would be Electric start, long shaft, with power trim. I'm sure someone will know the right answer.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I asked this last year. Junky is right. The "O" is for oil injected.

[musky hunter]

If you go on to the on line guides for used motor values, it will tell you what those letters mean. Electric start, power tilt and trim, fuel injection, etc. are all key indicators of value. This is my outboard shopping tip to help become a more informed buyer.

[Valv]

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I asked this last year. Junky is right. The "O" is for oil injected.

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Ralph remebers very well...

He's correct Electric (start) Long (shaft) Power Trim.

[slick814]

thanks guys

[bigmouth]

Here is a list of all the Model Descriptions off of a Mecury site.

Outboard Model Description Key

M - manual start

E - electrick start

H - tiller handle

L - long shaft (20")

XL - extra long shaft (25")

BF - Bigfoot

O - oil injection (2 stroke)

PT - power trim