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Mercury Marine recently announced the launch of the new MerCruiser V8 6.2L 370hp Jet Ready inboard engine. The new Jet Power Inboard uses MerCruiser’s 6.2L small block V8 powerplant in an inboard configuration and has a tailstock in place of a transmission to allow for an easy connection to a jet pump via a jackshaft.  “This engine provides boat builders, ...

Mercury Marine was named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in the Mega category. This marks the third time the Fond du Lac-based company has won this award.   Manufacturer of the Year awards are presented annually by the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) to Wisconsin-based companies that produce world-class products and create employment opportunities for the communities in which they are ...

Mercury Marine has announced the launch of the 400hp Verado outboard engine today, the company’s highest horsepower Verado branded outboard engine in its portfolio.  “The acceptance of the 350hp Verado in the marketplace has been incredible and through extensive conversations with our global customers, we have learned that there is an appetite in the marketplace for a Verado-branded 400hp four-stroke ...

Mercury Marine presented its 2018 Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) award to a record number of dealerships this year, all who embody the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The number of dealers earning the award this year has increased more than 12 percent from a year ago. “We continually strive for service excellence and to ensure that our dealers share that ...

The new Mercury 5hp Propane FourStroke delivers no-hassle portability, reliability and convenience running on alternative clean-burning fuel – whether it’s powering aluminum boats, inflatables or sailboats. With a 7.5 cubic inch (123cc) displacement, the new 5hp FourStroke Propane outboard offers best-in-class power by delivering a true 5hp.  Starting at 59.5 pounds (27.2 kilograms) the 5hp Propane FourStroke is light and ...

Mercury Marine will celebrate its 80th anniversary throughout 2019, reflecting on its strong heritage of innovation and leadership in the marine industry.  On January 22, 1939, E. Carl Kiekhaefer purchased a bankrupt engine manufacturing plant in Cedarburg, Wis. Now, 80 years later, the business that emerged from those modest beginnings, Mercury Marine, is a company with 7,000 global employees that ...

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 last week’s show and had more outboard engines on display throughout the entire show than any other engine manufacturer. For two consecutive years, Mercury’s ...

Dealer Spike has agreed to a partnership with Mercury Marine, to enhance the online presence of Mercury-authorized dealerships in the United States. Mercury's dealer partners will now have the opportunity to upgrade to the high-performing custom websites and additional marketing services. As Dealer Spike clients, Mercury-authorized dealers will have access to imagery for product releases and spec data for all inventory units, ...

The North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) has awarded Mercury Marine’s V-8 engine block as the winner of the Aluminum - Over 10lb category for the 2018 Die Casting Competition.  The award honors Mercury’s launch of the all-new V-8, 4.6L FourStroke outboard lineup. According to the judges, the V-8 has a simpler design that allows for a bigger displacement in ...

Mercury Marine is known for its marine propulsion technology, but the company also has its own PLM consulting business inside its global headquarters in Fond Du Lac, Wis. Mercury Digital Services provides its clients, including Mercury Marine, technical services and solutions to manage customer product data throughout its lifecycle and drive business outcomes for companies during the product development phase.  ...