This motor has 3 cylinders. It starts up every time and is a great trolling motor. It seems to have issues on the high end though. Someone who knows more about it than I do might be able to bring it back up to speed. It has been a good motor for the past 4 years and have since upgraded motors. Does come with tilt motor that has only been used 3 fishing trips. Send me a message requesting more information and/or pictures.