What does Elpto stand for?
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What does Elpto stand for?
Acronym. Definition. ELPTO. Electric Start-Long Shaft-Power Trim-Oil Injected (boat motors)
How do I read a Mercury outboard serial number?
Every Mercury outboard has a serial number label located on the transom bracket area of the engine. The latest serial number labels display a 2-digit number in a box at the lower right portion of the label. These digits coincide with the last two digits of the year in which the outboard was manufactured.
What does Elpto mean mercury?
Electric start, Long shaft, Power Trim
So, for example, when you see an engine tag or description that reads 2002 MER 60 ELPTO you now know that this designates a Mercury 60 horsepower Electric start, Long shaft, Power Trim, Oil injected engine.
What is Elpt on a boat?
By Theresa Custodio. An outboard motor is an engine designed for small watercraft that mounts on the back, or stern, of a boat. This part of a boat also is referred to as the transom. An ELPT outboard is an acronym meaning the motor has electric start, long shaft and power trim features.
How do I read my Mercury model number?
Where is the serial number on a 40 hp Mercury outboard?
For Mercury Outboard, your serial number will be located on a rectangular tag on the starboard (right) side of your motor on the transom mount.
What does XL mean on Mercury outboard?
L Long Shaft (20″) XL X-tra Long Shaft (25″) XXL XX-tra Long Shaft (30″) C Counter-rotating engine.
What does CT mean on a Mercury motor?
Mercury Command Thrust is a range of Mercury outboards that have been introduced with larger gear cases, longer props, and larger gear ratios. This results in more lift, better acceleration, improved handling and added durability.
Is command thrust worth it?
Command Thrust models are most beneficial for larger, heavier or fully-loaded boats that need more thrust or are used for commercial or heavy-duty applications. Some examples include boats with a deep V hull, commercial workboats, offshore fishing boats, high-use boats, and houseboats and pontoons.
Who is Mariner made by?
Mercury (Ford)
| Mercury Mariner | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mercury (Ford) |
| Production | 2004–2010 |
| Model years | 2005-2011 |
| Body and chassis |
How do I know what kind of boat motor I have?
On the side of your motor you’ll find a plate. This tells you the make, model and serial number. You’ll only need the serial number if it’s an outboard motor. Different model plates have the same information but may vary in layout.
