Mercury 30MHGA FourStroke Outboard Motor

This used Mercury 30MHGA FourStroke is the short-shaft, manual-start member of the 30 hp inline-3 family, set up for tiller steering on a 15-inch leg with gas-assist trim. Dry weight is 172 lbs, with full throttle reaching 5250-6250 rpm.

No battery to maintain

Pull-start only means there is no charging circuit, battery, or starter motor to keep an eye on, which keeps this version simple for a boat that sits unused between trips. Tiller steering puts throttle and shift both at the handle rather than a remote console.

Running it

A 6.6-gallon remote fuel tank is standard, with onboard alarms that cover overheating, a sensor fault, over-rev, or low oil pressure. Gas-assist trim is a manual spring lift, matching the simplicity of the pull-start system elsewhere on this motor.

Does this unit have electric start? No, it is manual pull-start only.

What warranty comes with it? Mercury's standard 3-year limited warranty applies, plus additional factory-backed coverage; confirm the exact extended term with us before ordering.

Since this motor is sold used, ask about its hours and maintenance history before buying, and have the pull-start mechanism and the gearcase looked over, since neither gets a second check once it leaves the shop. A short-shaft tiller motor like this one is easy to swap between small boats, provided the transom height matches.