New Engine Range to make its debut.

Posted on:22/08/2014

Mercury stand at Southampton Boat Show 2014.

Offering the ultimate combination of power and thrust, these new engines feature unsurpassed fuel economy, extreme reliability and smooth, quiet operation – all in a lightweight, compact package. 

Despite their low profile and lowest weight in the industry in this horsepower range, the new engines feature a 2.1 litre, four-cylinder, eight-valve, single-overhead-cam design that delivers more torque for less weight than competing engines. The result is unmatched performance, reliability, handling and efficiency. 

They are built with the same architecture as the extraordinarily reliable and extremely popular Mercury 150 FourStrokes to ensure they start and run consistently and last longer no matter what conditions they face.

An all-new world-class, hydro dynamically designed standard gearcase with a 2.07:1 gear ratio decreases drag to improve efficiency and performance, consuming less fuel and increasing operating range. 

The Mercury mid-range FourStrokes are available in 80hp, 100hp and 115hp with an option of Command Thrust on the 115hp version.

Command Thrust

Whether you seek improved overall performance and docking manoeuvrability for heavier boats, added thrust and holding power for low planning speeds or overall holding in rough waters, the new robust Command Thrust gearcase delivers unequalled control and power for heavier boats or boats that tend to operate with more hull surface remaining in contact with the water.

The Command Thrust models use the same bigger gearcase housing as the Mercury 150 FourStrokes, but with an all-new 2.38:1gear ratio. It is the first true oversized gearcase in the industry for outboards in this horsepower range. Heavy boats, and boats with less efficient hulls,  benefit from the gearcase’s ability to quickly lift a hull out of the water. This results in greater acceleration and superior ability to hold plane at slower speeds.

There is also a 115hp Command Thrust model with left-hand rotation for improved handling and docking in dual-engine installations.  With Command Thrust you not only experience the benefit of a larger, heavy-duty gearcase, but also the broad range of larger-diameter class of V6 propellers that go with it, such as Mercury’s popular Enertia series.

Better Boating Experience

This new engine line-up was engineered and manufactured to provide the smoothest, quietest ride. A tightly sealed top cowl and idle relief muffler system reduce high-frequency exhaust noise. A top mounted throttle body fine tunes intake noise, while the exclusive Focused Mount System greatly reduces vibration. Even the trim pump is designed to run significantly quieter, and a new clutch system reduces shock while shifting into gear. All of these features deliver a smoother, quieter, more pleasant boating experience. 

Anti-Corrosion

These new FourStroke outboards also feature Mercury Marine’s industry-leading anti-corrosion protection that includes Mercury’s exclusive XK360 low-copper alloy, liberal use of stainless steel components and the MercFusion paint process, which is engineered specifically for the harshest marine environments. Mercury Marine backs up its world-class corrosion protection with an industry exclusive three-year factory-backed limited warranty.

Maintenance-Free Valve Train

These new outboards are also the easiest to maintain in the industry, with an industry exclusive lifetime maintenance-free valve train, no mess oil change system, no tools required fuel filter, colour-coded maintenance locators and an up-front freshwater valve flush system. 

Ben Allen, General Manager, Marine Leisure Division, E. P. Barrus Ltd, comments, “The introduction of these new FourStroke outboards represent an important development for Barrus in this key industry horsepower sector. This brings our FourStroke offering right up to date and provides us with a real opportunity to further grow our business.”

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