Boating is not often thought of as a harsh environment, but it is one of the most demanding environments in which an engine can operate. Marine engines can and are often used for extended periods at wide-open throttle (up to 6400 ...
Inspecting and replacing the sacrificial anodes on an outboard or sterndrive is an important maintenance task that is often overlooked by boat owners. It’s a great DIY task, and Mercury offers replacement anode kits for every popular engine brand, all ...
4 Jan 2023
Mercury Unveils Its First Electric Outboard
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is a showcase of new technologies that can have a positive impact on our lives. That makes it the perfect place to unveil the latest Mercury innovation – a product that continues our mission ...
One of the great joys of boating is that the size of your on-water adventures does not depend directly on the size of your boat or engine. Even in a small boat, there are incredible opportunities to explore and enjoy ...
Propellers for pleasure boats with outboard or sterndrive power are made from one of two materials: aluminium or stainless steel. Let’s look at the advantages each offers. Aluminium Props Affordability is the key advantage of an aluminium prop. The price of ...
9 Feb 2022
How many blades does your propeller need?
When considering propellers, many boat owners get fixated on speed. They assume a prop that will make their boat go faster must be better. It’s more important to consider how a propeller can impact the entire boating experience. Speed is ...
14 Sep 2021
How to Clean your Outboard or Sterndrive engine
Washing and cleaning your engine might not be top of mind when it comes to routine maintenance on your boat, but it’s something every boater should understand how to do properly. A clean engine is an engine you can be ...
The Mercury 15 EFI outboard engine has been succesfully homologated for the GT15 racing class. The 2-cylinder 330 cc 15 EFI engine boasts low weight and awesome torque which gets boats on plane quicker and provides great acceleration and best-in-class ...
You can now personalize your Mercury V6 (3.4L) & V8 (4.6L) outboard with factory-painted Color Accent Panels. The panels are available for V6 and V8 FourStroke, Verado, Pro XS and SeaPro outboard models. The Color Accent Panels are available ...