Mercury 3.5 HP FourStroke 2024: The Quiet Overachiever
The 2024 Mercury 3.5 HP FourStroke squeezes noticeably more punch from Mercury’s 85cc OHV single while staying featherlight at 41 lbs. Through-prop exhaust makes it extra quiet, CDI ignition fires dependably, and the F-N shift with full 360° tiller steering handles tight maneuvering. With its integral fuel tank and one-hand portability, it’s the smart middle step between a 2.5 and the 123cc singles in the small portable class.
Key Features (2024)
- 85cc OHV single at 41 lbs
- Through-prop exhaust — extra-quiet operation
- F-N shift + 360° steering
- Integral fuel tank; CDI ignition
Specifications
- Engine: 1-cylinder OHV four stroke, 85cc (5.2 cu in)
- Horsepower: 3.5 HP
- Starting: Manual
- Steering: Tiller, 360°
- Gearshift: F-N
- Fuel: Integral tank, 87 octane
- Shaft: 15″ (S) / 20″ (L)
- Weight: 41 lbs (lightest model)
Benefits & Applications
More thrust than a 2.5 with the same carry-anywhere weight — for tenders, inflatables, jons, utility boats, and sail auxiliaries. Compare the Mercury 2.5 HP 2024 or step to the Mercury 4 HP 2024.
Compare Model Years
See the 3.5 HP 2025 and 3.5 HP 2026, all Mercury Outboards, or the Mercury brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How heavy is the Mercury 3.5?
From 41 lbs.
Why is it so quiet?
Through-prop exhaust routes noise underwater instead of into the air.
2.5 or 3.5?
Nearly identical weight — the 3.5 simply delivers more thrust for a small price step.



