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From Brunswick Marine in EMEA, and in particular from Mercury and Quicksilver, it’s the first alarm for man overboard and proximity anti-theft for outboard engines. From Boot Düsseldorf, here’s another news from the tech world made to help and not just to create awe. It’s called 1st Mate, and it’s…

From Brunswick Marine in EMEA, and in particular from Mercury and Quicksilver, it’s the first alarm for man overboard and proximity anti-theft for outboard engines. From Boot Düsseldorf, here’s another…

Parker Monaco is a well-built cruiser, with large outdoor and indoor spaces. The surprise is astern: two mighty Mercury outboards. Outboard motors are widening their range of use, this is a fact. So far though, when it was the case for big boats, they were limited to sporty models. This…

Parker Monaco is a well-built cruiser, with large outdoor and indoor spaces. The surprise is astern: two mighty Mercury outboards. Outboard motors are widening their range of use, this is…

The multi-purpose screens from the American manufacturer gets larger with Mercury VesselView 403: it's the small of the range but sports all the features of the larger ones. Nowadays we are used to checking everything with a glance, to operate everything with a tap on a screen. And as normally…

The multi-purpose screens from the American manufacturer gets larger with Mercury VesselView 403: it's the small of the range but sports all the features of the larger ones. Nowadays we…

Ib the never ending introduction of new models by the English builder, Quicksilver Activ Bowrider is a range of cruisers with open bow, while 675 Pilothouse Explorer is a small “war machine” for fishing. For a brand like Quicksilver, which focuses on the large volumes possible thanks to a well-articulated…

Ib the never ending introduction of new models by the English builder, Quicksilver Activ Bowrider is a range of cruisers with open bow, while 675 Pilothouse Explorer is a small…

Signed by master designer Sonny Levi, it features an obsessive care for construction. Levi Corsair is a small jewel, far from fads and rich in charm. The legend of the first Corsair is back. Looking at this brand new “replica” of Levi Corsair, some historical projects of Renato Sonny Levi…

Signed by master designer Sonny Levi, it features an obsessive care for construction. Levi Corsair is a small jewel, far from fads and rich in charm. The legend of the…

Two tons, a lot of journalists on board and chopped sea. What kind of test could be harder than this for a Mercury 40 SeaPro? Pontoon boats are not that popular everywhere, especially as leisure crafts (it's different in the marine works). Their main advantage is the versatility, as the…

Two tons, a lot of journalists on board and chopped sea. What kind of test could be harder than this for a Mercury 40 SeaPro? Pontoon boats are not that…

Il Black Fin 10 Elegance marries Mercury Verado 400R to become a “muscle rib”. Still, there's Joystick Piloting and especially Activ Trim. The tech specs of Black Fin 10 Elegance say “maximum output 700 HP”. But to my back there's two brand new Mercury Verado 400R... So here I am,…

Il Black Fin 10 Elegance marries Mercury Verado 400R to become a “muscle rib”. Still, there's Joystick Piloting and especially Activ Trim. The tech specs of Black Fin 10 Elegance…

With Mercury Racing QC4v 1550 the V8 evolves: thanks to supercharging it reaches 1550 HP, or 1350 HP for leisure boating. Il Mercury Racing QC4v 1550 has been designed for racing (it's in the name...), but also for very fast cruising. Among the main features it sports a supercharger, but…

With Mercury Racing QC4v 1550 the V8 evolves: thanks to supercharging it reaches 1550 HP, or 1350 HP for leisure boating. Il Mercury Racing QC4v 1550 has been designed for…

Mercury FourStroke 115 Pro XS is the third stage in the evolution of an engine introduced just two years ago, and addressed to a very specific demand. With Mercury FourStroke 115 Pro XS we reach the third step: this is a very popular powerstep, and after the FourStroke 115 it's…

Mercury FourStroke 115 Pro XS is the third stage in the evolution of an engine introduced just two years ago, and addressed to a very specific demand. With Mercury FourStroke…

It’s wrong to think that the sole engine is responsible for the performance of a boat. The propeller has the same importance, and this test run by Mercury shows it very clearly. Mercury has always shown attention to the propeller choice. Their catalogue is by far the richest with solutions,…

It’s wrong to think that the sole engine is responsible for the performance of a boat. The propeller has the same importance, and this test run by Mercury shows it…

Upon the heels of the Verado 400R outboard is its sibling, the Mercury Racing ROS (Race Offshore), dubbed by the Company the “sinister relative”. This 4-stroke racer makes its debut at the Dubai Grand Prix of the 2015 XCAT World Series. XCAT has partnered with Mercury Racing in the development…

Upon the heels of the Verado 400R outboard is its sibling, the Mercury Racing ROS (Race Offshore), dubbed by the Company the “sinister relative”. This 4-stroke racer makes its debut…

Your boat will always be balanced, granting better performance and lower consumption: here’s the promise from Mercury with their new Active Trim. Active Trim has been designed by Mercury both for the amateur and the expert boater. The aim is to simplify the management of the setup, increasing the performance or (seeing…

Your boat will always be balanced, granting better performance and lower consumption: here’s the promise from Mercury with their new Active Trim. Active Trim has been designed by Mercury both for the…

When the output is relevant, not any flexible coupling is ok. Mercury Flo-Torq has been designed to bear the power of the Verado 350 and 400R engines. The activity at Mercury Propellers is restless, not just for blades but also for their relative gear. The brand of Mercury Marine has just…

When the output is relevant, not any flexible coupling is ok. Mercury Flo-Torq has been designed to bear the power of the Verado 350 and 400R engines. The activity at…

A video and a photo gallery to show you how the Mercury inboards and outboards are built, both for pleasure navigation and for racing. We got access to the Mercury headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where every single engine is built, inboard and outboard, and also the propellers that…

A video and a photo gallery to show you how the Mercury inboards and outboards are built, both for pleasure navigation and for racing. We got access to the Mercury…

The Miami Boat Show is the stage for the debut of two top-of-the-range Mercury Verado: the renewed 350 and the totally new 400 Racing. The engine builder reaffirms their leadership in the “muscle” outboards segment. The new Mercury Verados, just introduced at Miami Boat Show  mark a new limit for…

The Miami Boat Show is the stage for the debut of two top-of-the-range Mercury Verado: the renewed 350 and the totally new 400 Racing. The engine builder reaffirms their leadership…

A propeller to go faster and improve the mileage. It’s the Mercury Enertia Eco, compared here with the “old” Revolution 4. It’s mounted on twin 250 Verados to power the new Black Fin Elegance 9 rib. We’re going to compare two propellers and there will be surprises. But first, we…

A propeller to go faster and improve the mileage. It’s the Mercury Enertia Eco, compared here with the “old” Revolution 4. It’s mounted on twin 250 Verados to power the…

In Dubai we had the chance to test the brand new Mercury Verado 400 R (which, of course, stands for Racing). Four of them on a Victory57  monohull, and we touched 71 mph. Or 61 knots. The main difference between the Mercury Verado 400R and the likewise new Mercury Verado…

In Dubai we had the chance to test the brand new Mercury Verado 400 R (which, of course, stands for Racing). Four of them on a Victory57  monohull, and we…

The Mercury F40 EFI PRO is the top in the range of the 40HP American outboards, featuring a bigger stern. We tested it on a quite large rib, designed to carry a maximum output of 150HP. A tough challenge indeed for this 4-stroke Made in USA. Mercury F40 EFI PRO…

The Mercury F40 EFI PRO is the top in the range of the 40HP American outboards, featuring a bigger stern. We tested it on a quite large rib, designed to…

A comparative test between the old Mercury F115 four stroke, and the brand new EFI 115 sees the latter improving on the former in every aspect: lighter, quieter, more performing, and even better looking. We compared them in the Sicily sea, mounted on two identical Quicksilver Activ 605 Sundeck. You…

A comparative test between the old Mercury F115 four stroke, and the brand new EFI 115 sees the latter improving on the former in every aspect: lighter, quieter, more performing,…

In some Countries 40 HP is the maximum power allowed to pilot a boat with no specific license. So, Mercury has many models with this output. Among the 4 stroked ones, two use the 3 cylinder block for 747 cc (45.6 cubic inches) and two share the same 4 pots…

In some Countries 40 HP is the maximum power allowed to pilot a boat with no specific license. So, Mercury has many models with this output. Among the 4 stroked…