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Using a Mercury 15 on a 22 Oday

• Thread starter davidmhull
• Start date Oct 21, 2014
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I have an opportunity to get a long shaft 2005 Mercury 15 ( 2 cycle) for a very good price. Someone told me that this motor is basically the same size and weight as a 9.9 hp Mercury with I think a different carburetor or something. If that is true can I think of it as a 9.9 as far as determining if this is too much motor? I would actually like to get something smaller but I hate to pass this up because of the low price. I have heard folks say that it is overkill for even a 9.9 because of the displacement hull speed. I understand from the literature on the Oday 22that it is rated up to 15 hp (two cycle I believe due to the added torque of the 4 cycle). I guess my question is if I am just being stupid to put a 15 on the Oday 22 or not? Thanks so much for any help.  

I can't imagine the need for 15 hp. On the other hand, it is probably the same as the 9.9 weight-wise. Same 2 cylinder powerhead, just the addition of a bigger carb. That's how they tend to do it. 2-strokes tend to go forever, unless the piston rings wear or a reed valve breaks and scores the cylinder. But they aren't as fuel efficient as a 4-stroke. Or as quiet. High thrust props can work wonders on smaller motors. No answer to your "Should I buy this fabulous deal motor?" question, but things to consider.  

Thanks very much for the replies. I know it's not the "perfect" motor for me. I would actually like to have something I could charge my battery with for running lights etc. I would also probably be very happy with an 8 hp or something. This long shaft Mercury 15 has only been used twice. It's under $800.00. I have been looking around and even the smaller outboards are really expensive and none that I have seen offer charging capabilities. I agree that I don't have to run this wide open and even if I did I think all I would be doing is wasting gas due to the hull speed. It's still a lot of money and I'm trying not to screw up here. Since the boat is rated for up to 15 hp I assume I'm not screwing up but so bad. Thanks again for your replies.  

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I think the 2005 Mercury 9.9 and 15 were the same engine, just perhaps a different carburator and tuning (at least that was how Johnson/Evinrude were). Many of the newer (4-stroke) outboards are different, the 9.9 is often the same as the 8 hp and the 15 is often a de-tuned 20 ( I know Honda is that way, and new Mercs/Suzuki/etc the 15 is much heavier than the 9.9). As far as I can see, (based on 2003 brochure, should be same for 2005 2-stroke) the 9.9 and 15 were the same 77# engine. I'd say that 15hp is "overkill" for a 22, but as other have said.....and I agree, you don't have to use full-throttle. Plus, if you really want to hear about overkill, I talked to a DS II owner once who was using a 15 since that happened to be what he had.......! The only concern (well ,other than the above mentioned transom strength) I'd have is why is this motor being offered at such a good price? If it is because the seller just doesn't need it aymore and wants to sell it...it good be a great deal! If it is because it needs a simple fix-it repair to be a GREAT motor, it may be a good one to buy and make that fix while looking for a smaller motor, then sell the 15 (for more than you paid?) when you find a suitable smaller motor. I'd risk it.... but I like to tinker with outboards.  

That is the case Sunbird. The motor is in excellent condition he just doesn't need it any more. I have known the owner 30 years and he is beyond reproach. I have no qualms about the quality of the motor but simply the size. It's raining here today so it may be a good time to crawl up in the boat and check out the inside of the motor mount. Thanks for the information.  

Well I took all your advice to heart and did not buy the Mercury. I went to Gloucester Point last night and bought an 8hp Honda 4 stroke instead. Now I'm a little concerned about the motor mount. It seems like a very substantial Garelick SS mount but the labels are gone from it and I can't tell which model it is. Garelick suggests a heavier mount for the 4 stroke motor but this one might be rated for a fairly large 2 stroke so it may be fine. Any suggestions? Thanks.  

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Can you identify it by comparing to pictures on the Garelick site? Looking at the picture, it looks like the spacer between the wedge and bracket is an adapter to allow the wider bracket to be bolted to that and that adapter is bolted to the wedge. While the bracket most probably would handle the weight and torque, the narrower wedge would probably be the weak point since the wedge's footprint to the transom is much smaller. Building a wider wedge might be a worthwhile winter project.  

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with me. I also think the wedge is pretty ugly and just doesn't look right somehow. It does have a lot of side to side movement but most of that is in the motor mount itself. There's a lot going on in that mount and I can see where there has to be some movement because of all the joints and pivot points. I took the old wedge off today and I'm going to completely rebuild it. I think I will laminate it up with exterior plywood and then fiberglass over that. I will make it much wider where the wedge meets the transom and double up on the stainless steel bolts and backing plate. I think the Garelick mount is strong enough but I'm not happy with the wonky wedge. I'll post a picture when it's done. Thanks again for all your help.  

You made the right decision to not buy the 15hp as $800 is too much for a 2 stroke anyway. Chief  

There are some areas on the transom that look like the gel coat has been beat up over the years. Some spots around the rudder brackets and near where the motor mount wedge was. These are not cracks but rather pitting and they look to be cosmetic only. I want to paint the transom since I am replacing the wedge and I am looking for some advice on what to use to smooth the surface before I paint it. The pitting does not extend down into the fiberglass matt. For lack of a better description I would say they are about as deep as a match book cover. I could almost sand them out but they seem to be a little too deep to do that. If it was a car I would use Bondo or something like that applied with a putty knife and then sanded smooth. I'm not sure if that would hold up to the elements however. I've got a box of something called marine-tex but I've never used it. Does anyone have any experience with this? The sales blurb on the box says "Handles like putty, hardens like steel, sands like wood". If I believe all that it might work okay.  

I have used Bondo but that Marine-tex sounds like it is epoxy designed for marine use. Go for it! I would just spray the affected area with epoxy paint but I am sure others will suggest more painting approaches. Chief  

Chief, when you say you would spray with epoxy paint do you mean two part epoxy or is there something available in one part that would be called epoxy paint? The entire transom needs to be painted. The rest of the boat is in excellent shape as far as paint goes but for some reason the transom is kind of funky. I was thinking of getting some kind of automotive enamel or something of that quality and trying that. Since the entire transom needs to be painted, if I got a color that was close to the hull it would look okay. The transom could even be a darker blue to compliment the rest of the paint job and I don't think it would be ugly even if it didn't match the rest of the hull. My current plan is to smooth the gel coat a bit with this marine-tex then paint and install the new engine mount wedge. I hadn't thought far enough ahead as to what type of paint would be recommended.  

Contrast paint sounds cool! That way you won't have to match the hull. I was just referring to one part epoxy spray can paint that you can buy almost anywhere. I thought you wanted to only spray a small area, if you intend to do the entire transom you might want to go with a resin type marine paint and just roll it on, or spray. Check various paints out at West Marine online for types, cost,etc. Chief  

Thanks Chief.  

Don't laugh, but I remember reading in the old "BOATWORKS" Magazine that SAIL Magazine used to publish about a guy who repainted his 24' Bristol sailboat using Krylon spray paint. He started out just doing the transom after some repairs, liked it so much that he then did the deck (2-tone), and the next year ended up doing the topsides. Unfortunately the magazine stopped publishing before any long-term results could be published, but he was pretty pleased with the results! I forget how many cans he used, must have taken several! KRYLON spray paints are an Acrylic formula if I recall, are suitable for most if not all types of surfaces (not sure I'd use them on non-skid areas), you won't get an Awlgrip like durability and finish...... but it won't cost an Awlgrip price either! I painted an epoxy-coated floorboard for my boat using Krylon once, it seemed pretty durable even on that piece that gets pretty wet in the cockpit. Worth trying again.  

Good morning guys. Well I'll let you know how things work out. Might take some pictures of my new wedge today if you are interested at all. It's still in the process of being glued up. After looking at the price of marine paints I decided to put function before form on this one and bought two rattle cans of "sail boat blue" (no kidding) Rustoleum. Thanks for all your help.  

I took a few pictures this morning to show the progress of my new wedge. As I stated before the original (well not really original because the original was a pipe) wedge was in my opinion not nearly strong enough for that 8 hp 4 stroke Honda. As you can see I pulled off the old wedge and filled the holes with epoxy. I glued up a 12" X 12" block of exterior plywood which is still in the vise. I will band saw out the wedge tonight. I bought that stainless steel all thread from McMaster because I didn't want to have to concern myself with buying the perfect length bolts. I'll just bolt it all up and saw off what I don't need. I think (8) 3/8" bolts will be plenty especially since the mount is going to go from 4" wide to 12" wide with a 12" by 12" backing plate. You may be able to see the rough gelcoat I am dealing with. I'm going to putty it up with the marine-tex, sand it down and shoot it with the rattle cans. If I have to repaint it I'll just buy a couple more cans, light sand it and shoot it again. It's just the transom so no big deal since it's only about a square yard of area.  

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2021 Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke outboard engine review

Mercury’s hardworking 15hp outboard engine is made for pushing small boats around.

Tinnies are selling like hotcakes in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic as social isolation forces people to look locally for ways to blow their downtime. It’s a prime time, then, for portable outboard engines such as the Mercury 15 EFI, a compact and lightweight unit designed specifically for tinnies.

However, it’s more than just an outboard engine, with some clever thinking going into how owners will use it.

The Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is designed for both tiller and forward control applications. For this test, the engine is mounted to an AnglaPro Core 374STL tinnie and steered via Mercury’s small engine tiller control.

Design specs

Introduced in 2017, the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is an in-line two-cylinder water cooled engine that uses an electronic ignition system so it does not need to be tethered to a battery.

Designed to be lightweight, the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke tips the scales at just 45kg dry in its lightest form, making it on par with other four-stroke rivals in this class. You can add more weight by opting for power-assisted tilt and trim if you’re using a forward control on something like a skeleton console RIB.

The low weight makes it easy to manually lift the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke for transport. Getting it up to the top position is a two-click process to get past the shallow water drive setting – more about that later.

The 15hp outboard engine shares its engine block and almost all its components with the 20 EFI Fourstroke, including a single low-friction overhead cam with two valves per cylinder.

Displacement is 333cc – about the same as a can of beer – and the cylinders use an oversquare 61x57mm bore and stroke that produces peak torque higher in the rev range compared with a square outboard engine – just what you need for running at constant high revs.

The engine is also available in three different drive leg lengths: 381mm (15-inch)/508mm (20-inch)/635mm (25-inch).

For me, what stands out about this outboard engine is the tiller control. Of note, rather than being offset to one side, the tiller is mounted central to the outboard engine, and the tiller arm is ambidextrous.

That means if you’re one of the estimated one in 10 people worldwide who favour their left hand over the right, it’s a relatively simple process to swap sides with its centrally located F-N-R lever, and then reverse the throttle to suit.

You can also give the tiller arm a slight bias to port or starboard.

The control arm also has LED warning lights covering oil pressure, overheating and over-revving, and a large engine stop button in the centre of the throttle control. An engine kill switch clips onto the midsection of the tiller arm’s underside – if you accidentally detach it, you need to raise the tiller arm to reattach it.

There is an adjusting screw on the underside of the tiller arm that allows the user to set the level it comes down to a comfortable height. The arm tilts up to almost vertical, tucking it out of the way when the engine is fully tilted up.

The outboard engine’s cowling, with a single clip, is easy to remove so that you can inspect, service or clean engine components. The oil filter is located low on one side of the engine, making it easy to self-service, but you’ll have to extract the old oil out via the filler.

Price and equipment

Prices for the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke start from around $4000, with the slightly more powerful 20hp version adding around a $400 premium.

The Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke have everything you would expect from a modern, portable four-stroke outboard engine, including shallow water drive, start-in-gear protection, rev limiter, multiple trim positions (manually operated with trim-pin slots), kill switch with safety lanyard, and warning systems for potential engine problems.

Mercury outboard engines are sold with a three-year factory warranty for recreational use supplemented with a three-year bonus period if the outboard engine is serviced at an authorised service centre. Industry leader Honda’s warranty is a year longer with five years before the optional two-year extension kicks in

The extra three years, which are transferable to a new owner if you sell the engine with some warranty period still valid, also requires you to follow a strict service schedule and use genuine Mercury parts.

Servicing is every 100 hours or once a year, whichever comes first. A new Mercury engine is also given a three-month/20-hour inspection.

Power and performance

Stating the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is a simple process of pulling the starter cord – a couple of times when cold, and just once if the outboard engine is already warm.

Clever technology that reduces the cylinder compression as you pull the starter cord makes it an easy engine to turn over, with electronic beeps indicating the pull is hard enough to fire the engine into life.

The automatic choke takes care of warm-up, the engine revs dropping slightly to indicate that the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke has opened the thermostat and is up to operating temperature.

Operating the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is just like any other portable outboard engine – just twist the throttle and go – but having the gear lever halfway along the tiller arm is a boon compared with some brands that still have the lever affixed to the engine.

With two people onboard and the 98kg AnglaPro Core 374STL punt-nosed skiff hull beneath it, the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is an impressive performer.

Acceleration is brisk, pushing the AnglaPro to an impressive top speed of just below 20 knots under load. Even with the revs nudging the upper limit, the engine remains smooth and vibration-free, minimising fatigue.

At the other end of the scale, the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke idles nicely, pushing the boat along at a comfortable walking speed. Acceleration from a standing start is brisk, although it pays to have some weight forward to keep the nose down.

Fuel use was good on test. Even after bombing around Sydenham Inlet looking for photography locations and acting as a chase boat, the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke barely made a dint in our tote tank, using maybe a couple of litres.

The engine’s shallow water setting came in handy while beaching in the Sydneham Inlet channel, a wide section of water with shallow spits running down either side.

A grab handle located conveniently on the aft underside of the cowling allows you to easily lift the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke and let it settle into its shallow water setting. This trims the engine so it still pumps water, but keeps the prop just below the water’s surface.

At 45 kilos dry, the Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is at the upper limit of what one person can carry, so if you’re swapping it out it’s probably best to have a friend around to help.

The only criticism is that the tiller arm is a fixed length, so if you’re in a boat with broad across-thwart seats like the AnglaPro Core 374STL, things are going to be more comfortable with a tiller extension. Make sure you get one that still allows access to the engine stop button, though.

The Mercury 15 EFI Fourstroke is a good little engine for powering a small trailerable boat. Brisk, fuel-efficient, clean and quiet, it easily performs every task asked of it.

Even if you decide you don’t like it, the transferable warranty will make the engine even more appealing to its next owner.

Specifications Model: Mercury 15 EFI Engine: 333cc in-line 2cyl, 4v, SOHC Weight: 45kg (dry, min) Bore x stroke: 61x57mm Operating range: 5700-6200rpm Maximum output: 15hp Shaft lengths: 381mm (15-inch)/508mm (20-inch)/635mm (25-inch) Ignition: Capacitor discharge with electronic spark advance Alternator: 12A Fuel: Electronic injection, regular unleaded Oil: 25W-40/10W-30 Starting: Manual Steering: Remote/tiller Trim method: Manual, shallow water setting/power tilt (opt) Gear ratio: 2.15:1 Gear shift: F-N-R CARB rating: 3 stars

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MERCURY ONE DESIGN - REGATTAS, RESULTS AND CLASS INFO - UPDATED 9/6/23

Welcome to the 2023 mercury class web site.

For over 78 years the Mercury Class Yacht Racing Association (MCYRA) has been racing throughout California. For 2023 the class continues to thrive and grow with great racing throughout all of California. We have expanded the class archive section with some great historical docs and images with more to be added. And as always use the site learn about our history of competitive racing on the water and and family oriented activities off the water. 

In 2023 we continue to attract top sailors in the best California racing venues but we don't forget to have fun. With regattas hosted in the San Francisco bay area, Carmel, Monterey, Huntington Lake in the Sierras, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and San Diego great competition is close by and always a challenge! Our active regatta schedule has events occurring every month of the year.  Mercury sailboats are easy to store, trailer and launch. And you can get started on a budget with competitive used boats starting around $1000.

For a closer look at a boat or a test sail as a crew contact a fleet representative or email [email protected]  for more information.

2024 Regatta Schedule Now Available!

Schedule  Updated January 25, 2024

Read more: 2024 Regatta Schedule Now Available!

2023 Norcal Series NOR Available

The 2023 Norcal Series at Encinal Yacht Club begin on March 4th.  The Carmiggelt Trophy race will be held on April 1st, 2023. The final two days of the series will be held on May 6th and June 3rd.

Please find the attached NOR, SI's, and Entry form which may be brought to the first day of sailing.

Read more: 2023 Norcal Series NOR Available

2023 Regatta Schedule Now Available!

Schedule  Updated January 26, 2023

Read more: 2023 Regatta Schedule Now Available!

2024 NorCal series opener

2024 scya midwinter regatta.

Ten Mercury’s were entered for the 94 th Midwinters Regatta at Cabrillo Beach YC.

With four of the entries traveling south from the SF Fleet.  In the usual form the fleet was competitive, mixing it up with crowded mark roundings, and close finishes.

Saturday’s conditions saw the wind ranging from 220-240 degrees as the day progressed, and wind speed up to 12 + mph.  Ben Bradley won race 1 from start to finish. Race 2 and 4 were won by Mike Burch, and race 3 by David Bacci.   Mike Burch was leading after day 1 with consistently strong finishes.

Read more: 2024 SCYA Midwinter Regatta

2023-24 RYC Small Boat Midwinter Regatta

Race 1 - Dec. 3, 2023

No report, but here are results from Richmond YC December Small Boat Midwinter Regatta with one race scored

569 Chris Lanzafame                 1

429 Dave West                           2

481 Dave Bacci                          3

558 Kurt Lahr                             4

541 Scott Jenson                       5

463 Shaum Sinawi                    6 /DNS

2023-24 Perry Cup

Perry cup 4th race & final results, february 3, 2024.

John and Mike Ravizza won this season’s Perry Cup Series with a first and two second-place finishes against three other Mercs on an overcast day with a light but remarkably steady northerly breeze on Monterey Bay. Patti and Jack McAleer needed to shift the weather mark only once when the wind shifted to the right and diminished to a whisper, as the boats ghosted to the finish on a three-lap windward-leeward course that PRO Dick Clark wisely shortened after two laps.

Second place went to Bradley Schoch and Patrick O’Hara of the local fleet. They accomplished the rare feat of earning 1st in the Silver Division in addition to their overall podium finish.

Ravizza’s and Schoch’s boats were the only two to start all twelve races in the series. Third place in the series went to Dave West and Chris Krueger, who missed the first weekend’s races. Randy Smith was absent from January’s four-race installment but still finished the series in 4th place with two wins on the last day.

Read more: 2023-24 Perry Cup

Don't Forget Your 2024 Membership Dues!

The are due now!

Just click on the image to download the membership form!

From The Prez...

2023 is fast approaching. Your executive committee has been working on the 2023 schedule with an effort to encourage you to sail in more events this year. 

Attached is a preliminary schedule for your review.   Notice we have reduced the number of Travel Trophy events to five in the hope more of you can fit this in your schedule.

Read more: From The Prez...

Mercury-Sail Is Looking For A New Webmaster...

After 25 years it's time for a new webmaster to step up and continue supporting the class.

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