Posted: 10/05/2025
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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging

By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Posted by Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The 38 lb. The 2.5 HP Mercury outboard motor delivers affordable, portable power. The 2.5 HP is perfect for small inflatable boats, canoes and other small boats. The Mercury outboard motors are known for their large displacement powerhead which gives this outboard substantially more power than other similar class rated engines. Standard features in Model # Mercury 2.5MH is a 15 inch short shaft, twist grip throttle, forward-neutral gear shift and a built in 1 liter fuel tank with tiller steering. Also included inside the box is a propeller, owners manual took kit, and the Mercury 3 year factory warranty.
Compact and Lightweight
Digital CD Ignition System
High Grade Marine Alloy Construction
Stainless Steel Water Pump Housing
Zinc Coated Water Passages
Rated for Saltwater Use
Sacrificial Zinc Anodes
Forward-Neutral Gear Shift
360° Steering w/ Tension Feature
Twist-Grip Throttle with Tension Control
Integrated Carry Handle
Thermostat Controlled Water Cooling
Visual Oil Level Indicator
Over-Rev Protection
4 Trim Level Positions
Below-The-Water Exhaust
1.0 Liter (.30 Gallon) Integral Fuel Tank
Safety Lanyard Stop Switch
Owner's Manual
Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty
|
MODEL |
1F02201LK |
|---|---|
|
MODEL YEAR |
2023 |
|
SKU |
2.5MH-23 |
|
WEIGHT |
41.0 lb |
|
MANUFACTURER |
Mercury |
|
COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE |
Japan |
|
HORSEPOWER |
2.5hp |
|
SHAFT LENGTH |
15" (Short) |
|
STEERING |
Tiller |
|
STARTING |
Manual |
|
TRIM & TILT |
Manual |
|
FUEL DELIVERY |
Carburetor |
|
FUEL TANK |
Internal |
|
CYLINDER(S) |
1 |
|
DISPLACEMENT |
85 cc |
|
BORE AND STROKE |
55 x 36 mm |
|
FULL THROTTLE RPM RANGE |
5000-6000 |
|
IGNITION SYSTEM |
Digital CD Ignition w/Electronic Spark Advance |
|
INDUCTION SCAVENGING |
OHV |
|
VALVES PER CYLINDER |
2 |
|
FUEL TYPE |
87 Octane (up to 10% ethanol content) |
|
FUEL TANK / FUEL LINE |
0.3 US Gallon (0.95 liter) |
|
OIL TYPE |
SAE 10W-30 (Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil) |
|
OIL CAPACITY |
10 fl. Oz. (300 ml) |
|
LUBRICATION |
Slinger Splashing System |
|
ALTERNATOR |
Not available on 2.5hp models (4hp & up only) |
|
COOLING SYSTEM |
Water-Cooled, Thermostatically Controlled |
|
SALTWATER RATED |
Yes |
|
GEAR RATIO |
2.15:1 |
|
GEAR SHIFT |
Forward-Neutral w/ 360° Steering for Reverse |
|
PROPELLER |
7.4" Diameter x 7.0" Pitch 3-Blade Composite |

