Mercury Marine is introducing product upgrades and new styling to their 8hp and 9.9hp FourStroke outboards.
The new styling shows off a contemporary and forward-looking design that aligns with the styling for Mercury’s FourStroke outboard lineup. Mercury outboards are constantly evolving from a styling perspective and this new design reflects that evolution, said John Lasschuit, product manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The Mercury 8 and 9.9hp FourStroke outboards include:
– New three-position choke and no primer button improve starting, simplify the starting procedure and allow the engine to warm up faster
– A richer idle air/fuel mix makes the engine easier to start and provides better idle running quality (tiller handle models)
– A change to the ignition timing allows fishermen to find and hold optimal troll speed
Command Thrust
Big-time power. With a longer design and bigger components, Mercury Command Thrust was made specifically to deliver the type of power, thrust and control that wider, heavier boats demand.
The Command Thrust Difference (Blue shaded areas represent prop and gearcase advantages)
20% larger prop increases control especially at low speeds.
Taller gearcase puts the prop deeper, below turbulent water, for improved performance.
A low 2.42:1 gear ratio delivers thrust and maneuveraility that big loads demand.
Oversized Antiventilation Plate. Oversized design prevents air from being drawn into the prop, which increases efficiency.
Power in the Palms of Your Hands.
The Tiller model features an exclusive Mercury multifunction tiller. It puts shifting throttle control (featuring an optimal slow-speed throttle advance function)
– stopping
– tilting
– steering
Lightweight.
At only 38kg, these engines are very portable and improve the performance of lightweight boats.
Convenient and Easy Tilting.
Push down on the tiller handle to easily tilt the outboard to any position, made easy with our exclusive ratcheting transom bracket.
Start Easily, Idle Smoothly.
Mercury 8hp to 20hp FourStroke outboards have features that make starting easier, warm-ups faster and idling smoother! The fuel filter on 8hp to 20hp Mercury FourStrokes has been moved to keep the carburetor cleaner. Tiller handle models have a richer air/fuel mix at idle. They also come standard with a three-position choke, eliminating the need for a primer button.