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 ...
9 Feb 2023
What is a prop hub and why it’s important
It’s time to head back to the dock. You drop the throttle, and your engine revs up like crazy, but your boat doesn’t move. Or maybe it moves very little, almost like there’s no propeller on the engine. You shut ...
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 ...
3 Nov 2022
How to Winterize Your Outboard
Winterizing is Really Important Correctly preparing your outboard motor for the off-season will help insure that it’s ready to go next spring. In cold climates, freezing weather can cause costly damage to an engine that isn’t winterized properly. Even in ...
It goes way beyond just recreational use too, with implications that are perfect for environmental cleanup. Mercury Marine has joined to support the eco-mission to power this venture. What is Platypus Craft? The boat from Platypus Craft is unlike any ...
16 Jun 2022
Sailing Nomad Citizen
Mercury Marine has signed a partnership with Sailing Nomad Citizen, a Youtube channel that document the sailing adventures of Dani, Marvin and their two children, Tara and Soan. In two years, the Nomad Citizen videos have accumulated over 3 million ...
19 May 2022
Tips if you get caught boating in rough weather
A few raindrops and a bit of chop on the water isn’t enough to deter an avid boater from heading out for a fishing tournament or crossing the bay to visit a friend’s at the cottage. Weather can turn on ...
You’d like nothing more is to fire up the engine and push the throttle wide open on a glassy lake. But unlike driving a car, it’s not as straightforward as staying in your lane. Before you get on the water, ...
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 ...
No other marine engine manufacturer offers a broader selection of propulsion options than Mercury Marine®. Those options fit into three main categories – outboard, sterndrive and inboard. So what’s the difference, and why so many options? Let’s take a look ...