Tests and Evaluations

As the United States returned to peace following WWII, outboard racing (which had been a rather exclusive and expensive sport with special racing motors) took a completely democratic turn. Because racers weren't getting their rigs out of mothballs quick enough, some race promoters allowed classes for regular fishing motors. Mercury's sleek modern designs had advantages over the most of their competitors and easily won many races.

OMC, controlled by business man Stephen Briggs was stuck on ...

The importance of trimming the engine or drive unit in a performance boat is well-known. The trim angle affects the overall running attitude of the boat, and in a high performance application, proper trimming is crucial for maximum performance and safety.

For the above reasons, high performance boats generally have the trim controls situated in a location where it is most accessible, without the driver having to look for them. Since performance-minded boaters are always adjusting the drive unit trim angle, a common location for mounting the trim switches has been on the steering wheel itself.


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The dashboard instruments in your boat are one of the most important guides you have in determining your engine and boat's operating condition. Faulty or inaccurate gauges can not only cost you performance, they can result in engine damage. While standard instruments such as tachometers, speedometers, and temperature gauges have come ...