50-898265009 Aftermarket Mercury Starter Motor 225/250HP 1994-2001 | Sawley's Select Marine Parts

🔧 Product Description

Aftermarket Mercury/Mariner 225-250HP 3.0L outboard starter motor - Part Number: 50-898265009

A 12-volt, eight-tooth starter for selected late-model Mercury and Mariner 3.0L V6 two-stroke outboards. It is principally used on 225HP and 250HP EFI engines from the mid-1990s through approximately 2000 and replaces the 50-818445 starter family.

This unit differs from the 50-893893 starter used on many 2.0L/2.5L V6 engines. Confirm the original 818445/898265009 number before ordering.

⚙️ Key Features

• 12V marine outboard starter

• Eight-tooth pinion

• Designed for selected 3.0L V6 EFI two-strokes

• Complete motor, solenoid and starter-drive assembly

• Direct replacement for the 818445-series starter

🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

OEM Supersession Chain:

• 50-898265009 → Supersedes 50-818445-5

• 50-818445-5 → Supersedes 50-818445-3

• 50-818445-3 → Supersedes 50-818445-2

OEM / Related Numbers:

• Mercury: 50-898265009

• Mercury: 50-818445-5

• Mercury: 50-818445-3

• Mercury: 50-818445-2

• Mercury: 50-818445

Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents:

• ARCO Marine: 5395

• Sierra: 18-5620

• API Marine: MOT3011N

• Recmar: REC50-898265009

🚤 Compatibility

Commonly used on:

• Mercury and Mariner 3.0L V6 EFI two-stroke outboards

Typically suits:

• Engine models:

• Mercury/Mariner 225HP 3.0L EFI

• Mercury/Mariner 250HP 3.0L EFI where the 818445-series starter is fitted

• 250XB 3.0L EFI applications

• Late-model 225HP production using the eight-tooth starter

• HP Range: 225HP-250HP

• Engine Type: 3.0L V6 EFI two-stroke outboard

• Year Range: Approximately 1994-2001

• Fitment Note: Later DFI/OptiMax and Pro XS engines can use a different starter family

🔌 Function

The starter turns the 3.0L V6 flywheel until the EFI system and ignition establish combustion.

Common signs of failure:

• Solenoid clicks but the engine does not crank

• Slow cranking under compression

• Starter spins without engaging

• Intermittent hot-start failure

• Eight-tooth pinion or ring-gear damage

📦 Condition

• Brand-new aftermarket outboard starter motor

• Supplied as a complete eight-tooth assembly

• Confirm the 818445/898265009 reference and engine serial before fitting