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BIG ON PERFORMANCE

Mercury FourStrokes feature large displacement 
which increases torque for improved performance 
and efficiency.

Quick planing means more fun for skiers 
and tubers.

Superior fuel efficiency across the powerband.

Dual overhead cams deliver top-end speed 
to spare.

THROUGH THE YEARS

With more features and systems designed for 
durability, Mercury FourStrokes are in it for the 
long haul.

More stainless steel, hard anodizing and an 
exclusive multistep paint process resist corrosion.

SmartCraft Engine Guardian uses more than 
40 sensors to monitor and protect your engine.

Antidrainback oil system assures instant 
lubrication upon start-up.

TROLL SLOW AND STEADY

SmartCraft Troll Control technology makes trolling 
and slow cruising easier and more comfortable 
than ever.

Set your engine speed as low as 650 rpm 
for extended trolling.

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) design prevents 
engine hesitation and stalling.

CARB three-star ultra-low emissions means 
virtually no exhaust fumes.

It’s all right here.

No other four-stroke 

offers 

more features for the money

than Mercury.

Get a head start.

Mercury 90 hp FourStroke 

beat Evinrude 

90 hp E-TEC by 3.9 seconds

and Yamaha 90 hp by 1.8 seconds 

in 0 – 30 mph (0 – 48 kmh) acceleration under heavy loads.

Nothing sounds better

.

Mercury 90 hp 

FourStroke is 

65% quieter

than Evinrude 90 hp E-TEC 

and 21% quieter than Yamaha 90 hp at idle.

Integrated idle-relief attenuator cuts exhaust noise.

Engineered air intakes improve airflow for 
quieter operation.

Acoustic foam lining reduces overall noise from 
the powerhead.

115 hp EFI

90 hp EFI

75 hp EFI

Q U I C K E R  

I S B E T T E R

T H E S O U N D  
O F S I L E N C E

M O R E   B A N G  

F O R YO U R B U C K

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T H E S T R O N G S I L E N T T Y P E

Source: Mercury Marine Engineering Dept. – December 2005. Test conducted on a 16.5' aluminum fishing boat using 
a Mercury 90 hp FourStroke, an Evinrude 90 hp E-TEC and a Yamaha 90 hp EFI four-stroke.

Go to MercuryMarine.com

For head-to-head engine tests, 

boater interviews and other videos,

FIND OUT HOW MERCURY FOURSTROKES LEAD THE WAY

EVINRUDE

E-TEC

EVINRUDE

E-TEC

Engine Type: 

In-line 4 105.7 cu in (1732 cc)

Weight:  

399 lb (181 kg)

Steering:  

Remote or big tiller kit

Warranty:  

Three-year limited, nondeclining factory-backed

Induction:  

4-valve dual overhead cam design

Shaft Length:  

20" (508 mm), 25" (635 mm)

CARB Star Rating:

3

115 hp EFI         90 hp EFI         75 hp EFI

Valve train design requires no maintenance.

Electronic Fuel Injection means turn-key
starting and better fuel economy.

Shares engineering with Verado for superior
toughness and reliability.

Large displacement dual overhead cam increases 
low-end power.

Faster planing means better shallow-water operation,
improved maneuverability and safer boating.

Complete coverage.

Every Mercury outboard comes with a three-year

limited, factory-backed nondeclining warranty and a three-year limited corrosion

failure warranty (excluding Mercury Racing and two-stroke outboards).

We’re everywhere.

Mercury has the largest marine dealer

network in the world. No matter where you are, you always have 

trained Mercury technicians close by for expert service and support.

LOW COST OF 

OWNERSHIP

BUILT-IN 

DURABILITY

TURN-KEY 
STARTING

“An exceedingly quiet engine at idle and one 

that is easy to live with at wide open throttle.”

Bass & Walleye Boats

®

October 2006

P OW E R  

YO U R F U N

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Reliable, efficient, quiet. 

No wonder they’re the best-selling

FourStrokes on the water.

Summary of Contents for 200 Optimax

Page 1: ...LOOK DEEPER MERCURY OUTBOARDS Effective October 2008 ...

Page 2: ...engine designed for a car will work flawlessly on the water Only Mercury designs engines specifically to withstand the unique challenges of the marine environment From the pontoon power of BigFoot to the shallow water design of Mercury Jets and the speed and satisfaction of OptiMax Mercury offers more FourStroke and two stroke options and technologies than any other marine engine manufacturer We a...

Page 3: ...iMax Pro XS 250 175 hp 14 OptiMax 3 0L 250 200 hp 16 OptiMax 2 5L and 1 5L 175 75 hp 18 Verado Six Cylinder 300 200 hp 10 Verado Four Cylinder 200 135 hp 12 EFI FourStrokes 115 75 hp 20 EFI FourStrokes 60 40 hp 22 EFI FourStrokes 30 25 hp 24 FourStrokes 20 8 hp 26 FourStrokes 6 2 5 hp 28 Pro Kickers 15 hp and 9 9 hp 30 Jet Outboards 110 25 hp 31 Precision Parts 32 Engine Specifications 34 2 3 LEAD...

Page 4: ...recision Parts 32 Engine Specifications 34 2 3 LEADERS LOOK FORWARD Since day one each and every Mercury engine has surpassed both industry standards and consumers expectations in terms of performance fuel economy and durability That s a tradition that continues today From Verado to OptiMax to our full line of FourStrokes every engine is designed to be quicker faster more efficient and more durabl...

Page 5: ... to OptiMax to our full line of FourStrokes every engine is designed to be quicker faster more efficient and more durable than any other outboard The following pages are filled with facts that demonstrate how no one else comes close to Mercury Look Deeper and see for yourself Mercury founder E Carl Kiekhaefer sold his first outboard engine in 1939 determined to raise engine standards throughout th...

Page 6: ...rbs engine noise ENGINEERING THE EXPERIENCE Instant acceleration Effortless steering Information at a glance Steering torque is nonexistent thanks to Verado s Electro Hydraulic Power Steering SmartCraft Digital Throttle Shift DTS delivers automotive like control instant throttle response and unprecedented smooth shifting SmartCraft instrumentation provides up to the second information on fuel cons...

Page 7: ...ital Throttle Shift DTS delivers automotive like control instant throttle response and the smoothest shifting available SmartCraft instrumentation provides instantaneous information on fuel consumption air water and engine temperature charging level ground speed and maintenance and service advice all at a glance DRIVE PAST THE PUMP While other manufacturers were running to refuel Mercury was refin...

Page 8: ...175 hp 15 THE DI ADVANTAGE The smaller the fuel particle the better the combustion Our Direct Injection system sends a mist of microscopic atomized fuel and air particles directly into the cylinder Eighty nine times smaller than the diameter of a human hair these fuel particles burn quicker cleaner and more completely producing fewer emissions better fuel economy and more responsive performance CH...

Page 9: ...ts magazine Six Hundred Horse Stampede December 2005 Tests conducted on a 20 bass boat with Mercury OptiMax 200 hp an Evinrude 200 hp E TEC HO and Yamaha 200 hp HPDI VMAX Assumptions Engines are run 100 hours per year over five years price of gas is US 4 00 per gallon US 1 06 per liter Source Weight comparison based on published data for Yamaha 225 3 3L VMAX Series 2 indicated on Yamaha motor com ...

Page 10: ...lining factory backed Induction 2 stage direct fuel injected Shaft Length 20 508 mm 25 635 mm Counter Rotation Available on 25 CXL models CARB Star Rating 3 135 2 150 175 175 hp 150 hp 135 hp 115 hp 90 hp 75 hp Engine Type In line 3 92 96 cu in 1526 cc Dry Weight 375 lb 170 kg Steering Remote or big tiller kit Warranty Three year limited nondeclining factory backed Induction 2 stage direct fuel in...

Page 11: ...EFI 75 hp EFI QUICKER IS BETTER THE SOUND OF SILENCE MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK 20 THE STRONG SILENT TYPE Source Mercury Marine Engineering Dept December 2005 Test conducted on a 16 5 aluminum fishing boat using a Mercury 90 hp FourStroke an Evinrude 90 hp E TEC and a Yamaha 90 hp EFI four stroke Go to MercuryMarine com For head to head engine tests boater interviews and other videos FIND OUT HOW MER...

Page 12: ...t 247 lb 112 kg 260 lb 118 kg 40 EFI BF Steering Remote or tiller Remote BF or tiller kit Warranty Three year limited nondeclining factory backed Induction 2 valve single overhead cam design Shaft Length 20 508 mm 25 635 mm 60 EFI BF CARBStar Rating 3 60 hp EFI BigFoot 50 hp EFI BigFoot 40 hp EFI BigFoot 60 hp EFI 50 hp EFI 40 hp EFI 40 hp WHY CHOOSE FOUR STROKE OVER TWO STROKE Big time power With...

Page 13: ... cc Weight 172 lb 78 kg 30 157 lb 71 kg 25 Steering Remote or tiller Warranty Three year limited nondeclining factory backed Induction 2 valve single overhead cam design Shaft Length 15 381 mm 20 508 mm CARBStar Rating 3 30 hp EFI 25 hp EFI Complete coverage Every Mercury outboard comes with a three year limited factory backed nondeclining warranty and a three year limited corrosion failure warran...

Page 14: ...OURCE OF RECREATIONAL POWER Engine Type In line 2 21 4 cu in 351 cc Weight 115 lb 52 kg Steering Remote or tiller Warranty Three year limited nondeclining factory backed Induction 2 valve single overhead cam design Shaft Length 15 381 mm 20 508 mm CARBStar Rating 3 20 hp 15 hp Engine Type In line 2 12 8 cu in 208 cc Weight 96 lb 44 kg BF 84 lb 38 kg Steering Remote or tiller Tiller 8 Warranty Thre...

Page 15: ...oise and vibration Water cooling standard on these outboards makes them significantly quieter than other air cooled outboards 6 hp 5 hp 4 hp 3 5 hp 2 5 hp NO VIBRATION IS GOOD VIBRATION YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS CARRY ON 28 LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONS Sources Boating Magazine Mighty Mites February 2007 Test conducted on a 8 6 Mercury 260 RIB using a Mercury 2 5 hp FourStroke and a Suzuki DF 2 55K6 four stroke...

Page 16: ...e thrust I have a 9 9 Pro Kicker which is an awesome motor The thing runs like a watch Kirt H Engine Type In line 2 21 4 cu in 351 cc Weight 135 lb 61 kg Steering Remote or tiller Warranty Three year limited nondeclining factory backed Induction 2 valve single overhead cam design Shaft Length 15 381 mm 20 508 mm 25 635 mm CARB Star Rating 3 15 hp Pro Kicker Engine Type In line 2 12 8 cu in 208 cc ...

Page 17: ...otect against the brutal conditions of the marine environment So whether it s the custom formulated FC W certified Verado oil or our carbon deposit reducing OptiMax oil Mercury Precision Oils are designed to work seamlessly with your Mercury outboard More dealerships mean more convenience Our service network is the largest in North America with over 5 500 authorized dealers Each authorized dealer ...

Page 18: ...cu in 3032 cc 2 stage direct fuel injected PCM 07 Digital Inductive Electric turn key 1 75 1 60 amp 756 watts Power trim 505 lb 229 kg 250 497 lb 225 kg 200 225 Remote or big tiller kit 20 508 mm 200 225 25 635 mm CR 30 762 mm CR 225 250 only 175 150 135 110 Jet 5250 5750 V6 60º vee 153 cu in 2507 cc 2 stage direct fuel injected PCM 07 Digital Inductive Electric turn key 1 87 1 175 150 2 00 1 135 ...

Page 19: ...0 08 Printed in U S A 8 80 00 0 M ME ER RC CU UR RY Y Remember life vests float you don t Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corporation Look Deeper at MercuryMarine com Find engine specifications boater testimonials and informative comparisons at MercuryMarine com the ultimate resource for Mercury outboards KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ...

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