Mercury Marine – Manufacturers of outboard motors and MerCruiser inboard engines, with over 4000 dealers in the United States.
Big news sometimes comes in small packages. Case in point, Mercury Marine, the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines, has entered into a strategic supply agreement with BRP to be the supplier of choice for Canadian-headquartered BRP-owned boat brands Alumacraft, Manitou and Telwater. Alumacraft builds 10- to 20-foot long aluminum fishing boats, Manitou…
Mercury Marine Latin America recognized dealers for their excellence in not only keeping their customers moving, but expanding the overall Mercury brand
Unleash the power of the Mercury Racing 450R V8 Supercharged Outboard. With 450 horsepower, sleek design, and impressive torque, it’s a game-changer for high-performance boating.
Energy, environment, product and people are the four pillars of Mercury Marine’s sustainability initiative
Outboard motors are chock full of innovations and represent the future of high hp outboards needed to propel ever larger center consoles.
Family values drive Wally Castro Marine’s success. With his daughters and a dedicated team, the company offers full-service support from sales to servicing, specializing in Raymarine, Garmin, Mercury, and Suzuki. Discover the family behind this thriving marine enterprise.
Mercury Marine continues to grow its presence in key saltwater markets including a record-setting presence at the 2018 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Mercury outboards accounted for almost half of all engines in the on-water display at the show and had more outboard engines on display throughout the entire show than any other engine manufacturer. …
Mercury Marine has been awarded the Sustainable Product of the Year award from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council for its Active Trim technology. “I am delighted to recognize Mercury Marine with the Sustainable Product of the Year award for 2018. They stand as a shining example of what traditional manufacturers can do when challenged to…
Sailing ships of the 1800’s gave way to steam powered propulsion systems to move cargo ships and ferries to windward. Today’s boaters have options
Tragedy struck the popular Florida Powerboat Club’s 25th annual Key West Poker Run on November 9 when Joe Sgro, president of Outerlimits Offshore Powerboats in Bristol, Rhode Island, died from injuries following a single-boat crash of a new 50-foot Outerlimits boat. “Mercury Racing worked closely with Joe over the years in support of his offshore powerboat…
Mercury Marine announce several new sales points throughout the Caribbean, Mexico & Central America. These new store openings, located in key markets throughout the region, will be exclusive Mercury Marine and Land ‘N’ Sea stores. “Offering these types of facilities and services to our customers is a testament to the strong partnership we have developed…
You don’t have to be a major metropolitan area to host a boat show. The rural Florida Keys know a little something about boating and fishing, and the second annual Island Boat Show etched another notch toward becoming a yearly tradition. Organized and staffed by volunteers affiliated with Island Christian School (ICS) in Islamorada, the…
One of the latest tech buzzwords is the Internet of Things (IoT). Instead of person-to-person communication, the IoT is a network of internet-connected devices. They ‘talk’ between themselves via sensors that collect and exchange information. The widespread availability of Wi-Fi has made the IoT possible. Devices, in this case, are usually something other than the…
News from Mercury Marine Mercury Marine has announced the global introduction of its new 40hp and 60hp SeaPro FourStroke engines. Engineered to deliver longer engine life while maintaining the power and performance necessary to get the job done, the 40hp and 60hp SeaPro FourStroke engines provide enhanced features and are built for high-hour applications and…
The Miami International Boat Show was a bustle of activity with its halls and marinas filled with the latest and greatest boating has to offer. There was not only a large assortment of boat debuts at the show but also an impressive amount of new engines and power plants on display. From electric trolling motors…
Mercury was founded by E. Carl Kiekhaefer in 1939 when he purchased a bankrupt engine manufacturing plant in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, not far from the Kiekhaefer family farm. The plant assets included 300 outboard engines that had been rejected by a large mail-order retailer due to defects and operating problems. Hoping to transform the engines into…
In the third part of our series on what to look for in a center console boat, we talked with our panel of experts about… Selecting the right Outboard Motor Package for your Center Console Boat Here are their recommendations… David Meeler, Yamaha “Outboards have really become the power option of choice for center consoles….
Hunt Joins Hinckley with Scout In an acquisition that marries two of the Northeast’s most iconic boat brands, Scout Partners LLC has purchased Hunt Yachts. Scout previously bought The Hinckley Company in 2010. “I could not have designed a better stage for the future of the Hunt Yachts’ brand, legacy and products than this new…
Mercury Marine introduces Enertia ECO fuel-saving propeller Addressing the related topics of increasing fuel costs and environmental stewardship, Mercury Marine is pleased to introduce the new Enertia ECO propeller today at IBEX in Louisville, Ky. The Mercury Enertia ECO was specifically designed for high-horsepower outboard-powered boats, offering boaters a 10 percent increase in fuel economy…
When purchasing an outboard motor there are many decisions to be made and choices to select from to ensure you are getting the perfect motor for your needs. There are obvious factors to consider, such as the right horsepower, two or four stroke, etc., but the outboard motor’s warranty can be something that is overlooked…