80ELPT JET DRIVE Mercury 80HP Outboard

Mercury's 80ELPT Fourstroke Jetdrive outboard was made for speed in shallow water. The water on these jetdrives is drawn into the unit through the intake grill by an impeller, which is driven directly by the engine driveshaft. The water is then forced at high pressure through an outlet nozzle, creating thrust that drives the boat forward. To obtain reverse, a gate lifts into position over the outlet re-directing the pressure stream in the opposite direction.

The 80ELPT also has the option for a center-mounted Big Tiller, which offers optimal control. The longer tiller grip incorporates a convenient power trim switch, a shift lever that is close at hand, and an optional digital troll control that adjusts the engine speed as low as 700 rpm in 10-rpm increments.