Tag: outboard engine
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Almost there: Cox Powertrain ready for the final concept of the diesel outboard engine COX CXO300
British diesel engine specialist Cox Powertrain has confirmed Fort Lauderdale boat show for the launch of their final concept of game-changing diesel outboard motor, named COX CXO300. FLIBS will also be the stage for the first pre-production unit of the engine. Delivering 300 hp at the propeller, the Cox CXO300 is the world’s most powerful diesel…
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MJM 43Z: an outboard version for younger boaters
MJM Yachts add one model to their line of yachts: the MJM 43Z combines the classic look of a trawler with modern outboard engines. Customers rule. Even when it’s a matter of doing something not so common, like installing a triple-outboard powertrain on a classic trawler. MJM Yachts had no doubts in listening and bringing…
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Mercury Marine launches the new Mercury 150 Pro XS
It’s been designed for those who need dependability and performance. Mercury 150 Pro XS is for professional use, but mainly for fishing, both leisure and professional. The outboard motor market is increasingly specialized. So, it is common that today customers look for an engine designed specifically for certain uses, and not just belonging to a…
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Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore: 425 HP to break all the boundaries
Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore displaces 5.6 liters and develops 425 horse power. It’s a new benchmark for leisure outboards, and another step in the outboards’ race for power. “More than an outboard” is the first claim of the Japanese manufacturer when introducing the new Yamaha V8 XTO Offshore. A brand new engine (the previous V8…
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In an impressive development step, here’s the new Mercury Verado, FourStroke and Pro XS
The american manufacturer is changing the whole range of big outboards. So, after the V6 ones in February, it’s now time for Mercury Verado, FourStroke and Pro XS with V8 blocks, ranging from 175 to 300 HP. In fact this is the largest single new-product development program Mercury has undertaken in their 80 years of…
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Mercury Marine introduces the mighty Mercury Verado 400 outboard engine
It’s the most powerful engine from the American manufacturer: Mercury Verado 400 has just been launched in Miami and is based on the Racing ROS 400 which debuted four year ago in XCAT Offshore Championship. We could expect that: after four years since the debut of the Mercury Racing ROS 400 engine, the official release…
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Ranieri International Cayman 38 Executive Trofeo with triple engines by Honda Marine
Ranieri International has launched the first Cayman 38.0 Executive Trofeo with three engines, and the choice is for Honda Marine BF 250. Ranieri International Cayman 38.0 Executive has encountered a good success since the first preview we had of the “Trofeo” edition with Suzuki motors. Then the largest of the Cayman range has been launched…
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New in 2019: Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke is powerful, convenient and reliable
A small engine with a good power-to-weight ratio and an important plus: Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke runs on propane, as the name say, so it’s clean and practical. And safe too. The new Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke delivers portability, reliability and convenience running on alternative clean-burning fuel. It can be the perfect choice for aluminum…
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Here’s the new Yamaha F375 XTO, ready to fill another gap
After the most powerful stock engine with 425 hp, the new Yamaha F375 XTO is another unseen powerstep for the Japanese manufacturer. It has been launched in Düsseldorf and shares the technology with the bigger brother. 8V architecture, 5600cc displacement, direct injection, fully electric steering: it’s some of the peculiarities of the new outboard motor…
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Alessandro Conti of Mercury Marine explains why outboard motors are more and more powerful
The escalation of the power figures of the outboard motors seems to have no limits, but is it just a fad or a rational choice? We ask Alessandro Conti of Mercury Marine Italia. Alessandro Conti is general manager of Mercury Marine Italia and in the last years he has attended the launch of engines such…