In the constant quest for more performance, there are few simple principles to keep in mind. The most basic one is efficiency.
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A Laser 422 LE With a 225 Four Stroke: Can the Mercury Marine 3.4L be a Performance Engine?
Sometimes it’s easy to forget with all the press the V8, V12 and now the V10 outboards from Mercury Marine get that it was in fact the V6 3.4L that really introduced the new architecture of Mercury’s four stroke engine roll out
Ultra Rare Sonic USA 31 SS: Twin Mercury Verado Outboards Push This Legendary Sport Boat
When it comes to cool offshore brands from the good old days, Sonic USA is a boat company that comes to mind.
Mercury Racing Builds a Monster: The Incredible 500R and 50th Anniversary Launch Event
Mercury Racing likes to do big things and celebrate achievements and for their 50th anniversary party in Charleston South Carolina they went really big.
Mercury Racing 565 vs Ilmor MV8 570: These Popular Engines Battle for Sport Boat Bragging Rights
With outboards taking over the small and mid size sport boat game, it is refreshing to know that there are some incredible options for those of us who prefer sterndrive power
Comparing the Mercury Racing 60R and Formula Race on a Tuff 16: What is the Best 60 HP Outboard?
In the world of high performance boats we often overlook the little engines and boats but because I’m obsessed and really love small efficient boats, we’re going to look at a great comparison between two neat little engines on one of the coolest little boats ever made, the Tuff 16
The Right Gearcase: Sport Master, Torque Master, Nose Cones
Your gearcase is critical to your boats performance. With so many gearcases out there and some cone options, sometimes it’s hard to figure what is best
Hull Design: Pad vs Steps
Even though many people like to argue about catamarans vs V hulls, a different debate has always been about different V hull configurations; Pad vs. Stepped hulls. The problem is that there are many configurations of each.
Allison Grand Sport with Mercury 150 Pro XS: The Incredible Sport Boat Shines
The Allison Grand Sport is one of the best sport boats of all time. There is really nothing quite like it when it comes to performance, practicality and usability
Mercury Marine Pro XS: A Simple Improvement For the Popular Line of Engines
There is no doubt that the Mercury Marine transition to four stroke engines was done with great execution and the complete platform shift to the 3.4L V6 and 4.6L V8 outboards was the most dramatic, covering 175 HP to 450 HP.
Outboard Showdown: Mercury and Yamaha 115 HP Comparison, Light is Good
Because of the popularity of our comparison articles, I thought it would be fun to do one for the best 115 HP outboards.
The Best 200 HP Outboards Roundup: Mercury, Yamaha and Suzuki
A while ago we did a complete 150 HP showdown and it wan incredibly popular article. We took complete tests of all the top 150s and compared them, as best we could, with two bass boats that were very similar.
The Ultimate 250 HP Setup: Outboard Hot Rods from Mercury and Yamaha
Whether you have a fast single engine V hull, a bass boat or even a performance bay boat, a 250 HP covers a lot of ground while being priced very well and the ability to upgrade with aftermarket parts.
Marine Technology and Innovation: Batteries, Power and Mild Hybrid Systems
With the incredible progress of electric vehicles on the market, the obvious assumption is that very soon we will see more electric outboards and other electric offerings. But it’s not true.
The Ultimate 150 Horsepower Outboard Showdown: Mercury vs Yamaha vs Evinrude
Since our budget doesn’t allow a proper engine shootout, where we would ideally take 3 matching boats and power them with the latest 150 HP outboards to see how they compare in every performance category, we’re going to cheat
The Economics of Small Boat Building
The question is, do the economics of building boats prevent smaller boats from being built? Let’s look at interesting small boats, boat prices and why boat building is so expensive
Electric Steering: The New Movement in Marine Innovation
When it comes to incremental change in the marine industry, one of the most curious is steering. When it comes to steering for outboards, not much has changed in the last 20+ years.
One of a Kind Checkmate: Repowering a 21 Pulsare with a Mercury ProXS
One of our readers has recently repowered a very unique Checkmate 21 Pulsare with a brand new Mercury 250 ProXS, let’s take a look.
The Top 225 Horsepower Outboards Available Now
When it comes choosing the right engine for your boat, obviously horsepower is a huge consideration but so are cost and features. In 2019 we have some great options, and although we complain about the lack of light true performance engines, a modern 200 to 300 horsepower outboard is as reliable and powerful as ever.
Testing a 1997 Checkmate Pulsare 2100: An Oldie, But a Goodie
Checkmate boats has been a staple in the family performance boat game since 1963. Originally started by boat racer Bill Combs in Bucyrus Ohio, the company has laid it’s foundation in great design, value, and a variety of models