Mercury 3.5 HP FourStroke 2026: The Current Quiet Lightweight
The 2026 Mercury 3.5 HP FourStroke is the newest build of Mercury’s quiet 85cc single: 41 lbs, through-prop exhaust, CDI ignition, F-N shift with 360° steering, and integral tank. The current refined pick of the small portable class.
Key Features (2026)
- 85cc OHV single; 41 lbs
- Through-prop exhaust
- F-N + 360° steering; integral tank
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
Current-year quiet power for tenders, inflatables, jons, and sail auxiliaries. Siblings: 2.5 HP 2026, 4 HP 2026.
Compare Model Years
Save with the 3.5 HP 2024 or 3.5 HP 2025, all Mercury Outboards, or the Mercury brand guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the 2026 model?
$1,410, in stock.
Why choose the 3.5?
The most thrust available at featherweight 41 lb portability, with class-leading quietness.
Best boats?
Tenders, inflatables, jon and utility boats, and sailboats.



