Mercury 300CXL 300HP Outboard – 25in Shaft, Counter Rotation, DTS, V8
For charter work, Mercury 300CXL packs 300 horsepower. Counter-rotating gears pair with a standard twin, both on 25-inch shafts. Well matched to offshore center consoles and sport boats.
- 300 horsepower, ready to run
- Fits 25-inch transom height
- Counter-rotating gears for twin engines
- DTS digital throttle and shift
- V8 engine, proven configuration
Description
Deploy the commercial-grade, counter-rotating Mercury 300CXL to resolve massive steering torque on heavy twin-engine passenger ferries. The 4.6-liter SeaPro V8 is strictly calibrated for low-end thrust, pushing loaded commercial barges safely through aggressive coastal inlets. Measuring your transom geometry confirms this mercury seapro commercial outboard motor fits your 25-inch bracket securely.
Tired of severe engine vibration ruining passenger comfort? The Advanced MidSection isolates the powerhead completely. Heavy-duty elastomer mounts trap all mechanical shaking before it reaches the hull. Mercury casts the 272 kg gearcase using specialized low-copper alloys. This physical barrier stops rapid metal degradation when repowering twin engine commercial workboats in high-salinity environments.
Key Features of Mercury 300CXL
- Commercial RPM Calibration: Restricts the maximum engine speed to 5400 RPM, drastically reducing thermal fatigue and extending the internal powerhead lifespan.
- 25-Inch XL Shaft: Keeps the propeller engaged in solid water, maintaining consistent forward thrust when pushing heavy commercial workbarges.
- Advanced MidSection (AMS): Isolates the powerhead using heavy-duty elastomer mounts, eliminating physical engine vibration at the steering console completely.
- Counter-Rotating Gearcase: Balances propeller torque against a standard rotation engine, forcing massive commercial hulls to track perfectly straight underway.
- Integrated Power Steering: Provides electro-hydraulic mechanical assist, delivering sports-car-like handling and zero steering fatigue during 12-hour commercial shifts.
- Commercial 115-Amp Alternator: Replenishes electrical systems constantly, powering heavy-duty commercial radar arrays, large bilge pumps, and deck lights easily.
- DTS Electronic Controls: Translates helm inputs into instant shift commands, drastically reducing operator wrist fatigue during precise commercial docking.
- Easy-Access Oil Dipstick: Allows deckhands to check lubrication levels daily without physically wrestling the heavy engine cowl off.
- SeaPro Reinforced Gearcase: Utilizes a rugged 1.75:1 ratio with hardened steel internals, translating massive V8 torque into water-moving thrust reliably.
- Low-Emission Engineering: Burns fuel cleanly and efficiently, keeping commercial operators strictly compliant with modern environmental port regulations.
Why Choose Mercury 300CXL
You purchase this 25-inch counter-rotating SeaPro model specifically for the port side of a heavy twin-engine commercial vessel. Rigging this to a lightweight recreational hull wastes its heavy-duty AMS potential. Finding the right twin engine commercial outboard motor keeps your business running smoothly.
- Confirm your commercial vessel features a 25-inch transom built for heavy outboards.
- Network the DTS electronic shift system securely to your commercial helm console.
- Meet strict commercial port emissions standards using certified low-emission combustion.
Ideal Application and Vessel Fitment
The SeaPro AMS platform is purpose-built for heavy twin-engine commercial workbarges, offshore passenger ferries, and heavy-duty charter vessels operating under relentless daily strain. This 25-inch counter-rotating block cancels starboard torque while isolating all mechanical vibration via the Advanced MidSection, maximizing passenger comfort. By shifting the torque curve lower in the RPM band, it allows commercial captains to transport full passenger limits through rough coastal inlets without thermally stressing the internal V8 valvetrain.
Warranty, Support and Maintenance
Authorized recreational operation receives a 3-Year Limited Warranty alongside a 3-Year Corrosion Warranty. Registered commercial applications fall under a strict 1-Year Limited Warranty with zero corrosion coverage applied to the block. Scheduled maintenance requires replacing gearcase lubricants and changing oil filters at manual-specified intervals. Always save all physical service records. Your engine serial number acts as the only way to source exact genuine replacement parts. Mulmotor provides product-information support before purchase and assistance with order-related questions.
Mercury 300HP 300CXL SeaPro AMS Specs
| Brand | Mercury Marine |
| Full Model Code | 300CXL SeaPro AMS (Counter Rotation) |
| Engine Type | V8 4.6L 32-Valve DOHC |
| Displacement | 4600 cc |
| Horsepower | 300 HP |
| Full Throttle RPM Range | 4800-5400 RPM (Commercial Calibrated) |
| Midsection | Advanced MidSection (AMS) |
| Alternator Output | 115 Amps |
| Gear Ratio | 1.75:1 |
| Shaft Length | XL (25 inch) |
| Dry Weight | 272 kg |
| Starting & Steering System | Electric Start / DTS / Power Steering |
| Application | Commercial Offshore, Twin-Engine Passenger Vessels |














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