Engine multitest article Verado - BoatTrial

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Tested engines
Mercury Verado
The Verado
outboardengine family is
the only seriebuild engine
with a standard
compressor
Boat test in 2013
• Mercury Verado 175 hp
• Mercury Verado 225 hp
• Mercury Verado 300 hp
Test conditions
Date of test: 13 April 2013
Temperature: 13°C (avg.)
Wind speed: 2-3 beaufort
Water type: lake
Wave height: 0-20 cm
Current: none
Boattrial testcrew
Wim Vercauter
Rodolphe Van Haute
Website manufacturer
Mercury Verado multitest
During the Mercury Verado Experience days
in 2013, held in the Netherlands near
Zwartewaal, our BoatTrial crew was invited
by Mercury to test several Verado engine
models. The Verado series starts from 150 hp
and goes up to 350 hp. During our trial, three
power rates were tested. A 175 hp Verado
installed on a Numo 650 console boat, a 225
hp installed on a Brig 645 rib and a 300 hp
installed on a Valiant 750 rib. This somewhat
limited but widely used engine range in
combination with conventional and modern
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boat models gave us the ability to measure
some performance parameters. The test runs
were performed on flat water. Also a new
Karnic console boat with 225 hp and a high
performance rib Techno Hull SeaDNA 999
which is equipped with two 225 hp Verado
outboards were part of the range of vessels
during the testing days. Even boat enthusiasts
and customers had the opportunity to
experience the power of a Verado aboard one
of the vessels in a relaxed atmosphere.
Text: Wim & Louis Vercauter
Photographs: Sabrine Mortier – Peggy Verbeeld
Verado supercharged
Verado outboards still appear to be the only
series-built engines which are standard
equipped with a compressor or supercharger.
This results in a greater volume of air in the
combustion chambers which, in combination
with the additional cooling of the
compressed air, leads to a particularly more
efficient
combustion
and
excellent
performance. A while ago the challenge for
Mercury was to design the perfect outboard,
which led to the birth of the Verado concept.
During the development everything was
questioned. High reliability, excellent
performance, low fuel consumption and
reduced noise were the important topics
when building this concept. The smaller
Verado models from 150 to 200 hp have
four-cylinder four-stroke engines. The larger
power rates from 225 to 350 hp have
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six-cylinder four-stroke engines. Not only
includes the Verado concept engines, it also
formed the base for a new electro-hydraulic
control system, as well as a digital throttle
and shift system called "Smart Craft." A kind
of computer-controlled fly-by-wire system
that has proven its functionality and reliability
almost for a decade. Other positive elements
are the maintenance-free valve mechanism
and a unique soundproof inlet. The air intake
system ensures a pleasant sound and ensures
that the sound is reduced with 14 decibels.
According to Mercury Factory the Verado's
are the quietest engines in their class,
something we can agree, based on our
experience during the test runs.
[testing results per engine see further >>]
Pictures from top to bottom:
Verado inside; Old Mercury engines,
Technohull Sea DNA 999 with 2x225
hp Verado engines, Verado family.
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BOATTRIAL - TESTRESULTS – MERCURY VERADO 175 HP
Specifications engine
Engine brand
Model engine
Power
Weight
Volume cylinders
Number of cylinders
RPM
Gear ratio
Type of engine
Ignition system
Type of fuel
Specifications test boat
Boat brand
NUMO
Model boat
650
Material
polyester
Length (LOA)
6,5 m
Width (WOA)
2,53 m
Depth
0,4 m
Water replacement
950 kg (no engine)
Amount of persons (during test) 2
Fuel tank (during test)
53,6 liter (76%)
Water tank (during test)
0,0 liter
Info website dealer (Netherlands) www.rijos.nl/numo
Mercury
VERADO 175
175 hp
231 kg
1732 cc
4
5800 – 6400
4.8” / 2.08:1
4-stroke
Smartcraft PCM
Gasoline
Topspeed 36,6 kts
Performance review
min. speed
planing
max. speed
Propeller:
Diameter/pitch
Amount blades
Material
Model name
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RPM
690
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
6000
6400
Speed [kts]
2,0
3,5
4,8
6,2
6,7
9,6
13,0 / 15,5
20,7
24,0
27,0
29,0
33,0
36,0
Fuel [l/h]
1,9
3,6
5,4
8,4
13,2
15,1
19,0
26,0
34,1
43,3
53,5
64,0
After 27,5 sec.
Speed 36 kts
After 4 sec.
planing
17”
3
RVS
Mirage
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BOATTRIAL - TESTRESULTS – MERCURY VERADO 225 HP
Specifications engine
Engine brand
Model engine
Power
Weight
Volume cylinder
Number of cylinders
RPM
Gear ratio
Engine type
Ignition system
Type fuel
Specifications test boat
Boat brand
Brig
Model boat
Eagle 645
Material
polyester /hypalon
Length (LOA)
6,48 m
Width (WOA)
2,5 m
Depth
0,4 m
Water replacement
650 kg (no engine)
Amount persons (during test)
2
Fuel tank(during test)
100,0 liter (50%)
Water tank (during test)
0,0 liter
Info website dealer (Netherlands) www.hebor.nl
Mercury
VERADO 225
225 pk
288 kg
2600 cc
6
5800 – 6400
4.8” / 1.85:1
4-stroke
Smartcraft
Gasoline
Topspeed 47,5 kts
Performance review
min. speed
planing
max. speed
Propeller:
Diameter/pitch
amount blades
Material
Modelname
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RPM
550
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
4000
4500
5000
5500
5900
Speed [kts]
1,8
4,4
6,6
7,6
10,8
15,0
21,0
30,7
36,0
41,0
45,0
46,0
Fuel [l/h]
1,7
4,3
7,3
11,7
17,3
23,2
30,1
41,0
55,0
69,1
87,3
88,5
After 22 sec.
Speed 46 kts
After 4,25 sec.
planing
19”
3
RVS
Enertia
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BOATTRIAL - TESTRESULTS – MERCURY VERADO 300 HP
Specifications engine
Engine brand
Model engine
Power
Weight
Volume Cilinders
Number of cylinders
RPM
Gear ratio
Motortype
Ignitioning system
Type Fuel
Specifications test boat
Boat brand
Valiant
Model boat
V-750 cruiser
Material
polyester /pvc
Length (LOA)
7,49 m
Width (WOA)
2,85 m
Depth
0,4 m
Water replacement
773 kg (no engine)
Amount persons (during test)
3
Fuel tank (during test)
206 liter (69%)
Water tank (during test)
0,0 liter
Info website dealer (Netherlands) www.deltawatersport.com
Mercury
VERADO 300
300 hp
288 kg
2600 cc
6
5800 – 6400
5.44” / 1.85:1
4-stroke
Smartcraft
Gasoline
Performance review
min. speed
planing
max. speed
Propeller:
Diameter/pitch
Amount Blades
Material
Modelname
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RPM
500
1000
1400
1800
2200
2600
3000
3400
3800
4200
4600
5000
5400
6400
Speed [kts]
1,5
4,2
5,5
7,0
9,0
12,0
15,0
20,0
25,0
31,0
35,0
37,0
46,0
48,0
Topspeed 51 kts
Fuel [l/h]
2,5
4,8
7,5
11,7
17,0
23,4
26,0
33,1
46,0
56,0
63,3
82,0
102,1
113,0
After 19,52 sec.
Speed 48 kts
After 5 sec.
planing
20”
3
RVS
Enertia
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