Mercury Through The Years...

**bernie** · 06-03-2021, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by JFL

I was a performance test driver for most of my 48 years there.

But the question remains - who taught you to drive?

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 03:32 PM

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 03:39 PM

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 03:40 PM

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 03:43 PM

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 03:46 PM

**bernie** · 06-03-2021, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

Tried in vain to get MM to do a SS prop for the Prokicker - the walleye guys would buy it just because it looks good. Maybe needs a silver gearccase to match da big mota?

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 04:51 PM

**Lake X Kid** · 06-03-2021, 05:29 PM

Originally Posted by bernie

He makes his old man extremely proud, he is writing for the High Performance Products group now. He says they basically did that video in one take -

Sounds like he has a Wisconsin accent too.

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 08:53 PM

**FUJIMO** · 06-03-2021, 08:54 PM

**FUJIMO** · 06-04-2021, 12:50 PM

**Lake X Kid** · 06-04-2021, 01:22 PM

Brunswick revealed strategic plans for the next two years which include a significant adoption of electric propulsion, e-powered models and the launch of a new boat brand.

Brunswick CEO David Foulkes spoke of the “Next Wave” plan includes an expansion of the Fathom e-power system that premiered in 2020 including “ACES” (autonomous, connected, electrification shared access).
Foulkes mentioned the significant growth of its ACES strategy, stating that by the end of the year, Brunswick will have more than 700 employees working directly on ACES’s commercialization into the builder’s product offerings.

What followed was a glimpse into Brunswick’s electrified and connected future. Foulkes said the company’s recent partnership with Carnegie Robotics would allow it to launch its first Advanced Driver Assistance System as a recreational marine product later this year (2021).

Foulkes then revealed the biggest news of the event: By 2023, Mercury Marine and the Advanced Systems Group will launch five electric-propulsion products, with the first landing in 2022. Foulkes also stated that the builder will have electric boats in four segments by 2023.

Mercury president Chris Drees did not provide more details on Mercury’s electric propulsion plans, he hinted on the company’s intent for dominance in the market. “We’ll launch five new electric outboard models by 2023,” he said. “And we intend for Mercury to be the market leader in both conventional and electric marine propulsion by the end of that year.”

Following Drees, Advanced Systems Group (AGS) president Brett Dibkey spoke of the company’s gains in the Fathom e-power system, which premiered at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. During the next two years, ASG expects to install 15,000 advanced battery systems that replace engine-powered generators, Dibkey said.

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/articles/brunswick-looking-to-change-the-marine-industry-sooner-than-later.818/

**Lake X Kid** · 06-04-2021, 01:40 PM

Post# 22225.

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

...there's that...and its just plain nice to have a normal tone conversation at the aft end of the boat...

...

Beware of what you wish for and want. The Quietest Kid on the block will be the upcoming new E - Engines.

And whilst you are cruising with E propulsion, the people onshore will be able to hear what you are saying in the boat.