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5 hp outboard testMercury F5MLH (€1,641)

The Mercury F5MLH on the test dinghy
Photo: YACHT/J. Fietze
Mercury has created a functional engine with a forward-mounted gearstick that is a joy to use on both dinghies and sailing boats. The detailed results of the comparison test in the 5 hp class

The Mercury F5MLH is part of a Comparative tests in the 5 hp outboard class

Almost identical in construction to the Tohatsu MFS5DD, the engine has some pleasant details such as the forward-mounted gearstick, which makes operation as an auxiliary engine on a sailing boat much more convenient. A generator is only available with the Sailpower version. With good performance, the engine is also very economical.

  • + Lightweight and compact
  • + Well illustrated instructions
  • + Front gearstick
  • + Six trim levels
  • - Only one handle, somewhat unwieldy

YACHT rating: **** (Good)

Test measurements Mercury F5MLH

Volume was measured at a distance of 1 m from the motor, test load 1 person, bollard pull measurement 0.57 kNVolume was measured at a distance of 1 m from the motor, test load 1 person, bollard pull measurement 0.57 kN

Technical data Mercury F5MLH

  • cubic capacity: 123 cm³
  • Bore x stroke:59 x 45 mm
  • Full load speed range:4,500-5,500 rpm
  • Tank capacity (internal):1.2 litres
  • Weight:25.0 kg
  • Generator: Only with "Sailpower", 4 A
  • Gear ratio:2,15 : 1
  • Test propeller:7,8'' x 8
  • Price:1,641 Euro
  • Distribution: mercurymarine.com

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