Mercury wins three Best Buy accolades
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Mercury Marine received three “Best Buy” designations from Consumers Digest this week when the publication named its top picks, Mercury said in a press release Wednesday.
Mercury winners included the Verado 175 hp in the 150-199 hp category, the 15 hp Bigfoot in the below 50 hp models and the 75 hp OptiMax in the 75-99 hp division.
Mercury’s Verado 175 hp was acknowledged for its power, speed and lack of vibration. The supercharged Verado 175 is a four-cylinder four-stroke and is a key element in the 10-engine family.
Mercury’s 75 hp OptiMax direct-injected engine was recognized for its acceleration, value and low emissions. The 75 hp model is geared toward entry-level bass boats and small open skiffs.
Mercury’s 15 hp BigFoot has an extended lower section, a large anti-ventilation plate and an over-sized, high-thrust propeller.
Consumers Digest chooses not to highlight premium, midrange and economy selections because of the limited size and price range of the outboard-engine market for each of six groups based on hp. The groups follow National Marine Manufacturers Association statistics, which are broken into the following categories: below 50 hp, 50-74 hp, 75-99 hp, 100-149 hp, 150-199 hp and 200 hp and up.
“Best Buy” outboard engines were selected based on design, efficiency, performance and price. In all cases, the number in the model name reflects the amount of hp for each engine.
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