The undisputed pound-for-pound champ – the lightest in its class by nearly 60 pounds! Great for aluminum console, deck, fish & ski, inflatable rigid hull, inshore fishing, multi-species fishing, and runabout boats and tritoons.
Take your time on the water to a whole new level. Mercury FourStroke engines deliver unsurpassed power and performance in an efficient, reliable package. Tougher, smaller and lighter than any other four-stroke on the water, built to go the distance on a wide variety of boats and guaranteed to get you the most out of every adventure.
Mercury FourStrokes provide premium power and torque in a lightweight package for better manoeuvrability, greater acceleration, and maximum exhilaration. The new FourStroke delivers incredible hole shot to get you moving faster and fishing sooner, We have invested thousands of hours in crafting the most contemporary and refined marine engines in history. So you can spend your days going farther and faster with more confidence.
Mercury 225 HP Fourstroke V6 Specifications
HP / kW |
225 / 168 |
Engine type |
V-6 |
Displacement (CID/CC) |
209 CID |
Displacement (L) |
3.4L |
Cylinder Configuration |
V6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves |
Full throttle RPM |
5200-6000 |
Air induction |
Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold |
Fuel induction system |
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization |
Alternator amp / Watt |
85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge |
Recommended fuel |
Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum |
Recommended oil |
NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30 |
Engine protection operator warning system |
SmartCraft Engine Guardian |
Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology |
Yes |
Starting |
Electric Start with SmartStart Protection |
Controls |
Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) |
Steering |
Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional) |
Shaft length |
20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm 30" / 762 mm |
Gearcase ratio |
1.85:1 |
Dry weight *Lightest model available |
475 lbs / 216 kgs |
CARB star rating |
3 |
Bore and stroke |
3.6" x 3.4" / 92 mm x 86 mm |
Ignition |
SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive |
Cooling system |
Water-cooled with thermostat |
Gear shift |
F-N-R |
Gearcase options |
4.8" |
Trim system |
Power trim and tilt |
Exhaust system |
Through prop |
Counter Rotation |
Available |
Colour |
Cold Fusion White Pearl Fusion White Phantom Black Warm Fusion White |
Lubrication system |
Integrated wet sump |
Oil Capacity |
7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Litres |
Maximum Trim Range |
20° (-6° to 14°) |
Maximum Tilt Range |
73° (-6° to 67°) |