Mercury Marine introduces ‘lighter, faster’ outboards
Mercury Marine has introduced its next generation of 25 and 30hp outboards. The new outboards, which come in 25 and 30hp FourStroke, 25hp SeaPro and 25hp ProKicker models, feature a 3-cylinder, 500cc powerhead with electronic fuel injection.
For the first time, electric-start models in 25 and 30hp come with the Mercury SmartCraft (digital boat-information system) as standard, allowing boaters to sync their mobile devices through VesselView Mobile and get detailed information about the status and operation of the engines in real-time.
The firm — the marine engine division of Brunswick Corporation — says its new engines are engineered to be lighter, faster and easier to operate and maintain.
“Mercury’s new 25 and 30hp platform brings new capabilities and a better consumer experience to a wide variety of recreational and commercial boats,” says Chris Drees, Mercury Marine president.
“In addition to being lighter, faster and quieter, the new engines in this lineup deliver what boaters have asked for with exciting new options like digital technologies and an ergonomically positioned tiller handle.”
Mercury Marine says these new 3-cylinder engines, which start at 60kg, are 16 per cent lighter than the previous generation to boost fuel economy.
The updated 25 and 30hp FourStroke and newly introduced 25hp SeaPro models are said to be ideal for 11- to 16-foot v-bottom utility and Jon aluminium boats, inflatable boats, 11- to 13-foot composite and fibreglass micro-skiffs, and shallow v-bottom boats.
The firm says it has introduced the 25hp ProKicker to address a growing demand for better trolling control for larger boats in the 26- to 39-foot range operating in rough waters and winds.
Engines in the platform are available with an electric or manual start, tiller or remote controls, manual or power trim, and propeller or jet propulsion.
