Fish boy
02-14-2004, 01:00 PM
OK, so outboards are the bastard children of sites like this, but here is some info and pics from the miami boat show where Merceruy unveiled its newest $100 million motor.
It is callerd Verado. For the past few months, Merc has been leaking info calling in "projext X". This is a Supercharged 4 stroke that is supposed to deliver the fule ecomony and emissions of a 4 stroke, AND deliver the torque of a 2 stroke.
Most OB companies have been pushing consumers towards the 4 stroke for the gas mileage and emissions. They are traditionally sluggish and low on torque. The Supercharger supposedly addreses this and makes the Verado feel like a beefy 2 stroke, while quietly (relative term) pushing the boat with the benefits of a 4 stroke.
This is a heavy engine- 635lbs, so you will probably not see them on light go fast boats like the mirage, STV, Allison, HST,... However should be a nice motor for Center consoles and boats where the extra weight does not make that much difference.
Fish
It is callerd Verado. For the past few months, Merc has been leaking info calling in "projext X". This is a Supercharged 4 stroke that is supposed to deliver the fule ecomony and emissions of a 4 stroke, AND deliver the torque of a 2 stroke.
Most OB companies have been pushing consumers towards the 4 stroke for the gas mileage and emissions. They are traditionally sluggish and low on torque. The Supercharger supposedly addreses this and makes the Verado feel like a beefy 2 stroke, while quietly (relative term) pushing the boat with the benefits of a 4 stroke.
This is a heavy engine- 635lbs, so you will probably not see them on light go fast boats like the mirage, STV, Allison, HST,... However should be a nice motor for Center consoles and boats where the extra weight does not make that much difference.
Fish