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longer, heavier center-console and walkaround boats; specially formulated lower gear lubrication that reduces lube temperature and increases gearcase efficiency; and an Idle Charge system that adaptively increases engine rpm at low speeds when battery voltage is low. The 350 is a significantly changed engine in order to produce so much power from what is a 2.6-litre engine block. That's a lot of power for the displacement! Verado 400R Then, taking things to an even higher level, the all-new Mercury Racing Verado 400R outboard is the most powerful consumer outboard ever produced by Mercury and provides the highest power-to weight ratio of all four-stroke outboards in its class. This engine makes a staggering 153 horsepower per liter! This powerhouse is designed to complement the latest generation of lightweight, high-performance deep-V and center-console boats. The Racing Verado 400R is also the perfect fit for performance catamarans, larger bay boats, and even high-performance pontoons. The 400R features a custom performance calibration, along with a cold-air induction system for improved air flow and power development while significantly reducing intake noise for improved sound quality. An all-new water-cooled supercharger is designed to reduce intake temperatures and significantly increase air density, enabling the engine to generate unprecedented torque and unmatched acceleration all the way In addition to their famous Phantom Black colour, Mercury introduced their Fusion White Verado models allowing owners more opportunity to custom match their engines to their boat. from the lower end of the power band up to the 7,000 rpm maximum engine speed. In spite of the huge power being produced, electronic knock control enables the engine to safely run on 89 octane (95 RON) fuel when the recommended premium 91-octane (98 RON) fuel is not available to maximize performance. The 400R is the first Verado to feature the race-proven Sport Master gearcase with low water pickups for added performance. The Mercury Racing Verado 400R is available in classic Phantom Black or Cold Fusion White to complement virtually any boat hull color. Cold Fusion White models feature Racing blue accent graphics from the factory with additional accent graphics available from Mercury Racing. A remarkable additional feature is that the Verado Racing 400R is the first Mercury Racing outboard to feature Joystick Piloting for Outboards (JPO) technology and in combination with Mercury Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS). This system replaces the lag and hesitation of traditional throttle and shift cables with digital precision, resulting in smooth shifting and instant throttle response. Mercury Racing's ergonomic, highstyle Zero Effort® Digital controls go hand-in-hand with Joystick Piloting for an intuitive control experience. Mercury plainly anticipates that the Verado Racing 400R will have a broad range of application among recreational boaters looking for the ultimate! Mercury Racing 1550 sterndrive This is it - the amazing new 1550 hp Mercury Racing QC4v 1550 engine that is certain to dominate the high-performance and poker run circuit this year. 22 Boating Industry Canada APRIL 2015 Then the next day in the Miami Convention Centre, John Pfeifer again took the microphone to address the very large crowd of press and consumers to Mercury Racing's new QC4v 1550 dual-calibration sterndrive. This ultimate performance engine is designed for race consumers looking for the thrill of a 1550hp race engine yet it offers the option of running as a recreational 1350 on pump gas. It features an advanced control system that enables the operator to switch engine power level via an electronic key fob. The Race key fob turns the engine into a purebred race machine - pumping out 1,550 horsepower on 112 AKI race fuel. The Pleasure key fob is selected when a recreational ride is in order, creating 1350 hp on 91 octane (98 RON) pump fuel. Just switch the key fobs and the engine control unit knows to change the calibrations to provide maximum torque and efficiency to optimize the engine performance at each power level.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Boating Industry Canada April 2015

Insight
Industry News
Ad Nauseam
Impact - John Pfeifer
Propulsion - Mercury's Latest & Greatest
Product Innovation - Xantrex
Made in Canada - Nova Kool
The Boat Shop - NMEA

Boating Industry Canada April 2015