Mercury Outboards 2 3 welcome to the world of Mercury Being the #1 On The Water™ means leading the If your passion is water sports then way in every aspect. Mercury OptiMax® is your power of choice. From products to service, to customer satisfaction, Mercury is also the leader in four-stroke technology Mercury outperforms the competition at every turn. with the most modern and the broadest range of four-stroke outboards in the industry. Take Verado® for example. Only Mercury offers an exclusive engine concept that delivers the best This brochure is an invitation to discover the world two-stroke performance in a four-stroke package, of Mercury. with convenience-enhancing features that make A world of pleasure, excitement and freedom. every boat ride a unique experience. be pure Like an eagle gliding through the air, Verado jets you through the water like no other engine will ever do. Its unique look exudes pure perfection and its stealth operation puts your boating perfectly in tune with the beautiful colours of the surrounding water. be you Verado is also a winner that lets you fully enjoy your time on the water. Breathtaking top speed and acceleration for when you like going to extremes, or ultra smooth operation to enjoy relaxing moments. 4 5 be Verado Verado is much more than just an outboard motor, it’s a way of life. Being Verado means standing out from the crowd and leading the way. You are a winner who takes risks and is always ahead of others. You like going to extremes and never accept second best. All these values can be found in Verado. On the water and on shore. the most advanced power Before Verado, conventional four-stroke outboards Mercury Verado also exceeds the requirements of were reliable, but disappointing on performance. the stringent European Recreational Craft Directive Mercury changed that when it introduced the in terms of exhaust emission and noise levels. With revolutionary four-stroke Verado. Verado is the Mercury Verado you keep the water blue and the ultimate four-stroke engine by combining air clean. supercharged performance with unmatched driving experience, precise control and reliability. 6 7 225 / 250 / 300 • Supercharger • SmartCraft® with Engine Guardian™ • High-Performance Alternator • Cradle-Mount Design • Inline Design • Advanced MidSection (AMS) Five-year limited non-declining, factory-backed. • Intake Sound Attenuator • Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering Conditions and exclusions apply. Not applicable for commercial • Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) • 5-Year Warranty and racing applications. power, beauty and innovation, all in a compact package The idea behind Verado ? Make it the fastest, most leading reliability and optional power steering to fuel-efficient and highest innovative outboard in create a driving experience comparable to the the world. performance of our six-cylinder Verado. Much like the six-cylinder model, the four-cylinder Our four-cylinder Verado is unlike any outboard Verado is futuristic when it comes to producing you’ve ever experienced. Unmatched power, unbeatable power and a previously unimagined whisper-quiet and fingertip control over throttle boating experience. Automotive-like and steering. responsiveness, remarkable acceleration and unbeatable torque combined with industry- 8 9 135 / 150 / 175 / 200 • Supercharger • SmartCraft Compatible • High-Performance Alternator • Heavy Duty Gearcase • Electronically controlled sequential • Patented Dual Water Inlets multi-port fuel injection Five-year limited non-declining, factory-backed. • 5-Year Warranty Conditions and exclusions apply. • 2-stage Intake Resonator Not applicable for commercial and racing applications. • Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) SmartCraft digital instruments & controls SmartCraft Integrated Marine Technology can SmartCraft is available on all Mercury Verado, integrate all boat and engine functions into an OptiMax plus selected four-stroke engines. easily managed system. SmartCraft maximizes The information can be displayed on dedicated performance and delivers a greater sense of digital gauges and SmartCraft compatible security with innovative features like Engine (NMEA 0183 data standard) GPS and Fishfinders. Guardian, a proactive operator-warning system SmartCraft’s advanced technology monitors fuel that alerts you to anything unusual. flow…fuel consumption rates…estimated range… Mercury’s exclusive SmartCraft engine- trim level…course heading…air, water and engine management system automatically adjusts the temperature…battery charging levels…speed and engine for optimum performance in all conditions, engine RPM…even maintenance and service and provides continuous information to the helm… advice. It all adds up to superior real-time all at the push of a button. information and control. 10 11 The SmartCraft range also offers innovative Mercury’s unique DTS controls use the latest features like Troll Control™ , which takes the throttle “fly-by-wire” technology to make shifting gears work out of fishing – even in large wells. instantaneous and silky-smooth. Engine Guardian monitoring uses over 40 sensors DTS provides lightning-fast throttle response, easier and more controllable docking manoeuvres, plus no for advanced engine trouble-shooting, and is more cable adjustments. designed to protect an overstressed engine by automatically reducing engine power. DTS eliminates the effort normally required for shifting and throttle adjustments associated with conventional long remote control cables. DTS is standard on all Verado engines and is available on selected OptiMax models. 12 13 optimum efficiency, maximum eco-friendly OptiMax delivers maximum performance with minimum emissions, even compared to many four-stroke engines in the same power class. OptiMax produce high intensity power and acceleration with low noise levels and clean-burning fuel efficiency. go for the Max with OptiMax No Direct Fuel Injected engine has seen more use, OptiMax can save considerably on fuel expenses, testing or success than Mercury OptiMax. even compared to many four-stroke engines in the same power class. Lighter than four-strokes in their It’s not surprising that OptiMax repeatedly leads class, the OptiMax models offer power-to-weight every DI category in power, fuel efficiency, advantages on every boat and feature excellent reliability and versatility. acceleration and overall performance. Remarkably, It all adds up to a complete line of power units that OptiMax also trolls at lower speeds than many deliver more and deliver better. comparable four-strokes. That’s versatility. 14 15 75 / 90 / 115 / 125 New 135 / 150 / 175 / 200 225 / 250 • 2 Stroke DFI • SmartCraft Compatible Uses 45% less fuel compared to 2-stroke Integrates all boat and engine functions to outboards, provides turn-key starting deliver more reliable information and a greater and smoke free operation. sense of security. • Low-pressure Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) • Mercury Designed Gearcase Less stress on components than competitive Improved boat handling and higher top speeds. DFI outboards resulting in greater reliability • More Stainless Steel Components and longer engine life. OptiMax is built with more stainless steel • 60 A High-Performance Alternator components than competitive engines for More power to keep your batteries charged all longer engine life and reduced maintenance. the time. • Mercury Propellers • Compact engine block Get the best performance out of your engine Lightweight, best out-of-hole acceleration and and optimize fuel economy1. top speed. • 5-Year Warranty • OptiMax Air compressor For maximum combustion efficiency, minimum Five-year limited non-declining, factory-backed. fuel usage and low emissions. Conditions and exclusions apply. Not applicable for commercial (1) The Mercury website features a Propeller Selector Program. Visit www.mercurymarine.com and click on “propellers”. and racing applications. 16 17 © William © Payne Mercury Four-Strokes easy to own, easy to operate Mercury has long led the industry in clean, quiet, fuel-efficient outboard power, and now the gap is even wider. Mercury engineers combined innovative engineering with advanced reliability features to make Mercury four-stroke outboards run cleaner, quieter, and deliver smooth, responsive performance – all while cutting your fuel and maintenance bill. Mercury four-strokes, offer the biggest range of four-stroke EFI power. No other brand comes anywhere near. better boating from best-in-class EFI performance Everything from reliable, instant starts and clean, quiet operation to flawless performance under almost any condition makes the Mercury 115 – 100 – 80 EFI engines a perfect fit for your boat. Based on the Verado design platform, these engines deliver the reliable, responsive power you need, along with fuel-efficient performance. The Mercury 115 – 100 – 80 EFI are the latest generation of EFI power in this class. 18 19 EFI Series 80 / 100 / 115 • Verado Design Platform • Engine Guardian Designed to withstand the toughest conditions. Protects your investment and boating • Electronic Fuel Injection experience by providing early indication if the Ensures instant starts, great all-round engine is not operating as designed. performance and reliability. • Freshwater Flushing Port • 50 A High-Performance Alternator A convenient feature that helps you preventing The most powerful alternator in this power class. corrosion of inner engine parts. • Inline Design • Mercury Propellers Superior torque and power. Get the best performance out of your engine or