2022 Mercury 60 HP 25″ Shaft Command Thrust (Model: 60EXLPT CT) Outboard Motor

Shaft length tells only part of the story on this 2022 Mercury 60 HP outboard for sale — the 25″ shaft matters less than the Command Thrust (CT) gearcase behind it, built specifically for extra propeller leverage under heavier loads. That distinction is what separates a standard EXLPT from the 60EXLPT CT sitting in this listing, and it’s the reason this unit suits pontoons and loaded fishing boats rather than a light aluminum skiff.

What the Command Thrust Gearcase Changes

Mercury’s multi-cylinder engine here runs Electronic Fuel Injection for consistent fuel efficiency, backed by a high-output alternator and multi-layer corrosion resistance for saltwater and coastal use. The CT gearcase is the real differentiator though — it’s built for boats that need to move real weight off the line, not just cruise at a steady RPM once up to speed. Quick hole shots and enhanced heavy-load handling are the direct result, alongside whisper-quiet running at cruising speed.

Zero Hours, Full Rigging Capability

This unit is unused, with 0 hours on the clock. It comes with complete rigging capability, controls compatibility, and factory performance backing already built in, so there’s no separate parts list to source before installation.

Where the CT Gearcase Pays Off

Heavier fishing boats, pontoons, and coastal hulls are the three boat types Mercury built this configuration around, and all three share a common trait: more weight to move than a bare aluminum boat. Anglers running a loaded pontoon or a fully rigged coastal boat get more from the CT gearcase’s propeller leverage than a smaller, lighter hull ever would.

Buyers weighing a smaller Mercury can compare this against the mercury 20 hp outboard price, while anyone needing more output than 60 HP should look at the mercury 115 outboard price instead. The full buy Mercury outboards lineup covers everything in between for anyone still narrowing down horsepower. Since this is a new install, matching a Command Thrust-compatible prop to the gearcase is worth doing up front — check current stock to buy outboard propellers online.

Anyone rigging a heavier hull that’s struggled to get on plane with a standard gearcase should find the CT setup here solves that problem directly, without needing to jump up a full horsepower class.