Mercury buitenboordmotor
Basic data
| Category: | outboard motor |
| Year of construction: | Unknown |
| Berth: |
Haarlemmerliede, Netherlands
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Specifications
Mercury 4 hp outboard motor for your boat
This lot description is about a Mercury 4 hp outboard motor being auctioned via BoatAuction. For many boaters, this is exactly the kind of engine they look for when a dinghy, sloop, or small sailboat needs a compact, lightweight form of propulsion. The engine is a Mercury outboard with an output of 4 hp, configured as a short shaft and fitted with a two-stroke petrol engine. That makes it particularly interesting for anyone looking for a practical solution for relaxed cruising, harbour manoeuvring, or short trips on inland waters.
The Mercury 4 hp is known as a popular choice in the small outboard segment. This power level suits light boats and situations where simplicity and ease of handling matter. Because it is a short-shaft outboard, it generally matches boats with a lower transom height, such as many tenders and compact sloops. In this auction lot, you therefore get an engine that can be widely applicable in terms of size and use—provided it suits your boat and cruising area.
Mercury outboard motor now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 22 June 2026.
What kind of engine is this exactly?
This is a 4 hp Mercury outboard motor, short shaft, with a two-stroke petrol engine. It is therefore a compact outboard that is often chosen by boaters who want a light engine they can lift, mount, and transport easily. The consignor states that it is a Mercury 4 hp short-shaft 2-stroke outboard motor with serial number 393. This serial number can be helpful if you want to identify the engine or look up parts and documentation that match this type.
Will this short-shaft outboard fit my boat?
A short-shaft outboard motor is mainly suitable for boats with a relatively low transom. Think of an inflatable, tender, small fishing boat, or a compact sloop. If your boat has a higher transom, a long-shaft outboard may be a better match, because the propeller will sit deeper in the water. If you are interested, it is wise to measure your boat’s transom height and compare it with what you need for a short shaft. This increases the chance that the Mercury 4 hp outboard will run smoothly and maintain proper water pickup.
What is 4 hp outboard power suitable for?
With 4 hp, it is mainly suited to calm cruising and controlled manoeuvring. This power is often sought by people who want a small outboard for a tender, as an auxiliary engine for a sailboat, or for relaxed trips on canals and lakes. Don’t expect high cruising speeds—rather, a practical drive that suits lightweight boats. For anglers, this power can also be attractive when quiet operation and controllability are more important than speed.
What should I know about a two-stroke outboard?
This Mercury is a 2-stroke petrol outboard. Two-stroke engines are often chosen for their relatively low weight and simple design. At the same time, operating a two-stroke requires attention to the correct fuel and the correct mixture, depending on the specifications of this model. Anyone looking for a Mercury 2-stroke 4 hp outboard often focuses on exactly these characteristics: compact, portable, and suitable for smaller boats. Check in advance which fuel mix and spark plug type belong to this model so you can use it correctly. This engine is delivered in working condition by the seller.
Why is this Mercury interesting on BoatAuction?
Through BoatAuction, buyers can find lots that suit a wide range of boating plans—from an outboard for a tender to a spare engine to keep on board. This Mercury 4 hp short-shaft outboard may be interesting for anyone specifically looking for a small petrol outboard, a Mercury 4 hp outboard, or a compact auxiliary engine for a sailboat. Because it is offered at auction, this is an opportunity to bid on an engine in this popular power segment and potentially add it to your equipment for the coming boating season.
Whether you want to use it on a tender, as a practical harbour engine, or for relaxed trips, this type of outboard is often exactly what people mean by a handy solution. Review the lot information carefully, determine whether a short shaft fits your boat, and place a bid if you think this Mercury 4 hp outboard matches your plans on the water.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Mercury buitenboordmotor is on Saturday 20 June 2026 van 10:00 until 14:00 in Haarlemmerliede (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The auction of this lot has been canceled at the owner's instruction.
- This product is sold under the general and special auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Mercury |
| Type | buitenboordmotor |
| Year of construction | - |
| Engine type | Outboard engine |
| Brand motor | Mercury |
| Model engine | buitenboordmotor |
| Power (hp) | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | - |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
Mercury 4 hp outboard motor for your boat
This lot description is about a Mercury 4 hp outboard motor being auctioned via BoatAuction. For many boaters, this is exactly the kind of engine they look for when a dinghy, sloop, or small sailboat needs a compact, lightweight form of propulsion. The engine is a Mercury outboard with an output of 4 hp, configured as a short shaft and fitted with a two-stroke petrol engine. That makes it particularly interesting for anyone looking for a practical solution for relaxed cruising, harbour manoeuvring, or short trips on inland waters.
The Mercury 4 hp is known as a popular choice in the small outboard segment. This power level suits light boats and situations where simplicity and ease of handling matter. Because it is a short-shaft outboard, it generally matches boats with a lower transom height, such as many tenders and compact sloops. In this auction lot, you therefore get an engine that can be widely applicable in terms of size and use—provided it suits your boat and cruising area.
Mercury outboard motor now in the online auction. Anyone can bid up to and including 22 June 2026.
What kind of engine is this exactly?
This is a 4 hp Mercury outboard motor, short shaft, with a two-stroke petrol engine. It is therefore a compact outboard that is often chosen by boaters who want a light engine they can lift, mount, and transport easily. The consignor states that it is a Mercury 4 hp short-shaft 2-stroke outboard motor with serial number 393. This serial number can be helpful if you want to identify the engine or look up parts and documentation that match this type.
Will this short-shaft outboard fit my boat?
A short-shaft outboard motor is mainly suitable for boats with a relatively low transom. Think of an inflatable, tender, small fishing boat, or a compact sloop. If your boat has a higher transom, a long-shaft outboard may be a better match, because the propeller will sit deeper in the water. If you are interested, it is wise to measure your boat’s transom height and compare it with what you need for a short shaft. This increases the chance that the Mercury 4 hp outboard will run smoothly and maintain proper water pickup.
What is 4 hp outboard power suitable for?
With 4 hp, it is mainly suited to calm cruising and controlled manoeuvring. This power is often sought by people who want a small outboard for a tender, as an auxiliary engine for a sailboat, or for relaxed trips on canals and lakes. Don’t expect high cruising speeds—rather, a practical drive that suits lightweight boats. For anglers, this power can also be attractive when quiet operation and controllability are more important than speed.
What should I know about a two-stroke outboard?
This Mercury is a 2-stroke petrol outboard. Two-stroke engines are often chosen for their relatively low weight and simple design. At the same time, operating a two-stroke requires attention to the correct fuel and the correct mixture, depending on the specifications of this model. Anyone looking for a Mercury 2-stroke 4 hp outboard often focuses on exactly these characteristics: compact, portable, and suitable for smaller boats. Check in advance which fuel mix and spark plug type belong to this model so you can use it correctly. This engine is delivered in working condition by the seller.
Why is this Mercury interesting on BoatAuction?
Through BoatAuction, buyers can find lots that suit a wide range of boating plans—from an outboard for a tender to a spare engine to keep on board. This Mercury 4 hp short-shaft outboard may be interesting for anyone specifically looking for a small petrol outboard, a Mercury 4 hp outboard, or a compact auxiliary engine for a sailboat. Because it is offered at auction, this is an opportunity to bid on an engine in this popular power segment and potentially add it to your equipment for the coming boating season.
Whether you want to use it on a tender, as a practical harbour engine, or for relaxed trips, this type of outboard is often exactly what people mean by a handy solution. Review the lot information carefully, determine whether a short shaft fits your boat, and place a bid if you think this Mercury 4 hp outboard matches your plans on the water.
VIEWING DAY INFORMATION
- The viewing day of this Mercury buitenboordmotor is on Saturday 20 June 2026 van 10:00 until 14:00 in Haarlemmerliede (NL).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- <b>The auction of this lot has been canceled at the owner's instruction.</b>
- This product is sold under the general and special auction conditions.
- This concerns a public auction, which means that the purchase cannot be returned based on the legal right of withdrawal.
| Brand | Mercury |
| Type | buitenboordmotor |
| Year of construction | - |
| Engine type | Outboard engine |
| Brand motor | Mercury |
| Model engine | buitenboordmotor |
| Power (hp) | 4 |
| Year of construction of the engine | - |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
