An Evolutionary Sterndrive System
Vazer is a 100 horsepower sterndrive engine built with a compact design. It uses an innovative and patented approach to reduce engine height by tilting the engine to 50 degrees, allowing it to fit under seats, platforms and decks of a variety of boats, including pontoons, fishing boats and runabouts. The unique design of Vazer allows boatbuilders to utilize more space for passengers and gear, and provides improved access to the water compared to traditional sterndrive or outboard engines.
Vazer is based on the proven GM Vortec 1600 4-cylinder single overhead cam engine mated to an all-new compact sterndrive. The engine also features a scrolled, low-profile composite intake manifold that maintains a long intake runner design for excellent torque and horsepower.
Vazer features a composite-shell heat exchanger and heater connection ports that allow the addition of cockpit or cabin heat. A closed loop cooling system, which includes the engine block, aluminum exhaust header and cylinder head, makes Vazer ideal for both freshwater and saltwater use.
A standard quick-connect freshwater flush port helps make routine maintenance simple and fast. The self-draining seawater system drains water from the engine and drive with no action required by the operator.
Standard power steering improves boat control and greatly reduces operator effort, and special engine mounting significantly reduces unwanted noise and vibration.
The MerCruiser Vazer is designed with extended maintenance intervals, up to 300 hours between services for many items, and is loaded with time-saving features such as translucent fluid reservoirs, a remote-mounted engine oil filter, five-year engine coolant and an easy oil drain system.
The Vazer drive features its own design innovations including trim cylinders with internal fluid routing so that external trim hoses are not exposed. Unique gear ratios are used to maximize performance through the engine’s broad RPM range. The Vazer lower unit features a 4.75” diameter torpedo enabling the use of a variety of Mercury propellers with diameters up to 15 inches for improved performance on pontoons and heavier boats. In addition, an engine-mounted drive lubricant reservoir with built-in electronic fluid-level sensing is integrated into the standard Engine Guardian® system for added peace of mind. Also, Vazer is equipped with MerCruiser’s standard Power Trim XD system which allows the drive to tilt up fully and then return to its previous trim position to maintain steering control.
The MerCruiser 100 Vazer comes standard with a four-year non-declining limited warranty when installed in boat models from one of the many boatbuilders that have earned MerCruiser Installation Quality certification. MerCruiser also includes a three-year limited warranty against corrosion failure.
Production of the Vazer will begin in early March 2007.
