Mercury 60ELPT 60HP Outboard – 20in Shaft, EFI
Built simple, Mercury 60ELPT generates 60 horsepower. The 20-inch shaft suits mid-size boats. EFI rounds out the build. A fit for mid-size aluminum and fiberglass boats. Well matched to mid-size aluminum and fiberglass boats.
- Rated at 60 horsepower
- Shaft length 20 inches
- EFI fuel delivery system
- Balanced power-to-weight for its class
- Straightforward to service and maintain
Description
Install the remote-steered, 995cc Mercury 60ELPT to cure sloppy handling on high-transom pontoon boats. The pressurized Electronic Fuel Injection system meters gas perfectly, launching heavy fiberglass runabouts onto plane instantly. Verifying your helm setup confirms this mercury command thrust remote steer outboard connects directly to your forward wheel securely.
Correct heavy bow rise during aggressive holeshots by leveraging the factory hydraulic power trim as a direct mechanical solution. You tuck the engine inward from the console switch to push the bow down fast. Mercury builds this 118 kg midsection using impact-deflecting aluminum geometries surrounding the oversized gearcase. This thick-wall casting survives submerged log strikes across years of use when repowering heavy pontoon barges.
Key Features of Mercury 60ELPT
- Command Thrust Gearcase: Utilizes a larger torpedo and oversized propeller, translating 60 horsepower into massive pushing force for heavy pontoons.
- Remote Steering Bracketry: Accepts standard mechanical cables directly from your forward helm, integrating flawlessly for precise directional control.
- 20-Inch Long Shaft: Lowers the propeller below turbulent surface water on high transoms, maximizing forward thrust and preventing severe ventilation.
- Hydraulic Power Trim: Adjusts the running angle dynamically via a console switch, optimizing hull attitude during rough water crossings.
- 18-Amp High-Output Alternator: Replenishes electrical drain from navigation lights and marine radios continuously, guaranteeing your starting battery remains fully charged.
- Pressurized EFI System: Meters exact gas ratios into the cylinders, completely eliminating carburetor jet clogging and throttle hesitation.
- Through-Prop Exhaust Hub: Buries engine noise and raw fumes deep underwater, keeping the passenger seating area quiet and comfortable.
- Accessible Inline Fuel Filter: Traps water and debris before it reaches the fuel injectors, preventing sudden engine stalling on the lake.
- 995cc Inline-Four Block: Produces massive low-end torque internally, lifting heavily loaded fiberglass runabouts onto plane much faster.
- EPA Compliant Engineering: Burns fuel cleanly without requiring two-stroke oil mixing, keeping your bilge clean and meeting strict lake emissions standards.
Why Choose Mercury 60ELPT
Choosing this specific engine limits installation entirely to 20-inch tall transoms rigged with forward steering wheels and throttle boxes. You cannot bolt this onto a tiller-steered skiff. Correcting helm geometry is a key step when finding a reliable 20 inch shaft outboard replacement.
- Measure the vertical distance from your top transom edge to the keel bottom.
- Install corresponding mechanical control cables sized exactly for your specific boat length.
- Keep local lakes clean by running highly regulated four-stroke engine configurations.
Ideal Application and Vessel Fitment
This 20-inch remote-steered Command Thrust outboard excels on small fiberglass runabouts, massive aluminum console boats, and heavy side-console pontoon logs. By connecting directly to a forward helm station, it shifts the operator weight forward, drastically improving the vessel running attitude. The 20-inch shaft and oversized gearcase guarantee the water pump remains deeply submerged on tall transoms, providing a safe, reliable propulsion solution for recreational boaters needing a heavy duty remote steer outboard to push large payloads.
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. For product details and order support, Mulmotor offers assistance before your purchase is placed.
Mercury 60HP 60ELPT CT Specs
| Brand | Mercury Marine |
| Full Model Code | 60ELPT Command Thrust |
| Engine Type | Inline 4-Cylinder SOHC |
| Displacement | 995 cc |
| Horsepower | 60 HP |
| Gearcase | Command Thrust (Large Hub) |
| Shaft Length | L (20 inch) |
| Dry Weight | 118 kg |
| Starting & Steering System | Electric Start / Remote Steering |
| Trim/Tilt Method | Power Trim and Tilt |
| Special Features | Superior Control for Heavy Loads, High-Thrust Gearcase |
| Application | Pontoons, Large Deck Boats, Fiberglass Runabouts |














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