Mercury Unveils New Verado 135, 150, and 175 HP 4-Cylinder, Supercharged Engines

[Scream And Fly]

Today, Mercury Marine (http://www.mercurymarine.com/) unveiled their new 135, 150, and 175 horsepower, superchanged, 4-cylinder Verado engines at the Miami International Boat Show. The compact size of the 4-cylinder engine and supercharger puts these engines in a very favorable weight class for this horsepower size with modern technology. Mercury had many of these engines on hand for us to witness their power in persion. Very impressive new product!

We'll have a full feature up, but for now here are some photos and complete specifications.

Patrick Mackie, president of Mercury Marine is shown here uncovering the engine for members of the media:

http://www.screamandfly.com/images/verado/verado_image_1.jpg


http://www.screamandfly.com/images/verado/verado_image_2.jpg


http://www.screamandfly.com/images/verado/verado_3.jpg



Complete Verado 4-Cylinder Specifications:

http://www.screamandfly.com/images/verado/specs_1.gif

http://www.screamandfly.com/images/verado/specs_2.gif

[sosmerc]

Great job getting this into to us so quickly!!
I donno...70 lbs heavier than a v-6 2.5 litre Opti, 2.03 gear ratio......but on the other hand, runs on regular, has a supercharger, standard with DTS???

[sosmerc]

It appears from the pictures that it does not share the same clamp bracket/trim system arrangement as the larger models. What about the lower unit? Is it a smaller version of the L6, or a modified V-6?

[rsess]

Any news on Mercury Racing Verado's or Optimax replacements for 300x

[sosmerc]

Greg, were you able to get any feeling for the future of Optimax?? Smaller models coming?? Phase out of larger engines??

[Scream And Fly]

Good spotting - you're right, the clamp bracket assembly is not the same design as the 6 cylinder Verado. This was done to save weight.

The engine has a smaller lower unit, that borrows the same technology as its larger version.

OptiMax is alive and well, and I just took a ride on a 32 Spectre powered by triple Mercury 250XS OptiMax engines. Mike Seebold took me out, and the cool thing was, he wasn't afraid to go over 100. It was a beast.

How's this for cool - a 25 horsepower EFI! And, it can rope-started too!

There's MUCH more to come too - I just have to sort through all these photos.

Check out this Spectre - I owe thanks to Mike Seebold for sending the throttles home, even in a good chop. Now, that's the way to get attention at a boat show!

Greg

http://img207.exs.cx/img207/2742/0013fi.jpg

[mr fun]

is a spectre a splash of a skater? and is mercury using a splash as a demo boat? :confused: fun out

[msm]

I like the looks. Kinda reminds me of the 300 Pro Max. :)

Keep up the good work Greg. Really appreciate it.

[The Big Al]

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Intake systems!
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For all the performance boats magazines!
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AL Smith

[Capt.Insane-o]

On the plus side they use a conventional clamp bracket. I was told of a couple horror stories at school that were most interesting of the i-6 models. The 6400 rpm redline is nice tho. And the cowl is much nicer looking.

Lucky you Greg, the 32 Spec. is a kick ass boat!

[Dave S]

That sure looks like a Thatsue lower unit on that 25 hp. They have a falling out with Yamaha ??? ;)

[stokernick]

The same specs for all three engines,how do they get the horsepower difference,advance the throttle more??Seems to me you'd buy a 135 and jack the hp!!

[Capt.Insane-o]

They have a falling out with Yamaha ???

Well, umm. Yep!

[Riverman]

First company with a 15 DI 2-stroke gets my business.

Congrats to Merc for going in their own direction. A wee diet and these can be hot motas!

[Racemore]

All the spec's are the same.They must just turn up the boost.


Fun,that is probably a stretched 30 Spec that was popped off a Motion that was a stretched Motion that was popped off a Skater so it doesn't count since it is in the tripple stretched double boat catagory.Didn't you know that?lol

I would love to have it!

[blkmtrfan]

Greg did you get a press kit with all of those merc photos? What else is there in that little kit ;)

have to admit, the smaller Verados at least don't look like a Jumbo Shrimp :eek:

And I really do like the idea of the 25 EFI with rope start, how much does that one weigh??

[Scream And Fly]

Scott, I have a lot of stuff to go through - I'll be sharing all the goodies with you all.

Here's another photo of the 4-cylinder Verado. Many more to come ;)

http://img159.exs.cx/img159/9984/0140fv.jpg

[Scream And Fly]

Scott, here are the full specs on the 25 EFI. :)


25 EFI FourStroke Specifications

Specifications
HP @ Prop: 25 hp
kW @ Prop: 18.6
Max RPM (WOT): 5500-6000
Cylinder/Configuration: 3 (in-line)
Displacement : 526 cc
Bore & Stroke (in): 2.40 x 2.36
Bore & Stroke (mm): 61 x 60
Cooling System: Water-cooled w/thermostat
Ignition System: CDI w/ electric spark advance
Starting: Manual or electric
Gear Ratio: 1.92:1
Gear Shift: F-N-R
Steering: Tiller or remote
Alternator Amp: 15
Alternator Watt: 186
Trim Positions: 5
Exhaust System: Through prop
Lubrication System: Wet sump
Recommended Oil: Mercury 4-Stroke Outboard Oil
Fuel Induction System: single overhead cam
Remote Fuel Tank: Standard
Remote Fuel Tank (US Gal): 6.6
Remote Fuel Tank (L): 25
Shaft Length (inches): 15/20
Shaft Length (mm): 381/508
Dry Weight (lbs.) (Lightest Version model, excludes engine oil, rigging, hardware and propeller): 163
Dry Weight (kg.) (Lightest Version model, excludes engine oil, rigging, hardware and propeller): 74
Operator Warning System: Low oil pressure
Overrev Protection: 5850 +/- 150 RPM
Available Propellers: Consult current dealer propeller guide
CARB Star Rating: 3
Warranty: 3 years<O:p></O:p>

[Balzy]

TJ (Tippy) down there. He's working the show this week, probably on the boats.

[Scream And Fly]

Mike, I asked about Tip today - he's actually not here working, but on vacation. That's why he's been so hard to find. LOL!

I'll see if I can find him tomorrow though.

Does he have my Amigo membership card? ;)

Greg

[1BadAction]

http://www.screamandfly.com/images/verado/verado_image_2.jpg

APBA Super Sport, here I come! The question is, how much weight break do i get for running a "slow 4-stroke" http://img109.exs.cx/img109/4027/evilgrin8ao.gif

[Scream And Fly]

Here are a pair of 175 Verados in action:

http://img208.exs.cx/img208/3771/0154dg.jpg

[150aintenuff]

boost lvl cam profile.. injector size... and other equal weight "identical looking" parts interchainged I assume to change HP..

[150aintenuff]

heres a question for yas.... looking at the mota... why didnt merc just go straight up with the back of the cowl and mid..... it looks good xcept for the rear taper out then back in.....

[cobra19]

they won't quit making the optimax. Tell me if I'm wrong the Verado 175 probably costs better than $20,000. And what kind of job would a person have to have to spenfd that kinda money on an outboard motor?

cobra19

[SCAngler]

riverman evinrude is going to come out with a di 9.9 & 15 e-tec in 2006 i don't think any of the others are going to come out with a di 15

[Riverman]

A 15 etec will really honk on my zodiac!

[SCAngler]

that is awful heavy 4 a 25

[1BadAction]

they won't quit making the optimax. Tell me if I'm wrong the Verado 175 probably costs better than $20,000. And what kind of job would a person have to have to spenfd that kinda money on an outboard motor?

cobra19

the big daddy verado (275) only cost $16,000 including the rigging... the 175 will probably be comparably priced to the 175 opti. www.jacosmarine.com (http://www.jacosmarine.com)

[150aintenuff]

boy 1bad... I wish it was only 16K in my kneck of the woods....

heres our local dealer cost for the bigdaddy verado all modles of 275 hp


275 L Verado
$17,856

275 XL Verado
$17,963

275 CXL Verado
$18,283

275 XXL Verado
$18,230

275 CXXL Verado
$18,528

NOT INCLUDING rigging...... its 78 per hour extra...+ all the DTS gauges and controlls.... = about $22,500-$25,000 when she is all said and done....

it must be nice getting one that cheap...but it definatly aint here

prices all come from here:stevens marine pricing (http://www.stevensmarine.com/mercury_marine.php)

[1BadAction]

if you knew what OEM boat builders are getting them for it would make you sick... its substantially cheaper than 16k... :eek:

[150aintenuff]

I would assume there is about a 25-30% mark up on wholesale to retail costs... so I would figure around 12-13K for the 275 fully rigged... the brokerage I share the building with aims for 6-20K profit depending on size of the hull.. and 3-6K if new boat.


Knowing sailboats sell at a 10% margin and powerboats are about nearly double that 20-30% wouldnt suprise me at all.


BTW the owner of our local dealer is also an OEM supplier as he owns 2 boat lines as well as the store front. so you can immagine the markup in those prices I posted before... especially since they dont like to wheel and deal on those marked new prices....

[mad dan]

The same specs for all three engines,how do they get the horsepower difference,advance the throttle more??Seems to me you'd buy a 135 and jack the hp!!

Not sure on these engines, but the hp difference between the 200, 250, and 275 Verado is controlled by the ecu and on the 275 the 93 octane also. The injectors, super charger, etc.. are all the same part numbers. It must be that the computer controls different timing, injector pulse width, etc..

[xxxmarine]

Can anybody Please Tell Me If They Have Heard When And If Mercury Will Release Their Rumoured Race Verado's. Suppposed To Be In The Vicinity 375-395 Hp Depending On The Source Of The Rumour!!!!

Anybody???? I Need Three To Replace My Aging 2.5's

[Reese]

xxxmarine you are a very very brave $$$ man to run out and buy the first run of racing 4 strokes...and three of them no less.:eek:

[Scream And Fly]

xxxmarine, I believe Mercury might introduce a high performance version of the Verado engines at the 2006 Miami Boat Show. Sit tight, I think it will be well worth the wait. My understanding is that 400 horsepower is within the realm of possibility.
Greg

[Dtile]

any one know the prices on these motors respectivly?