Why Buy A Mercury Outboard?

Why Buy A
Mercury Outboard?
Product Knowledge 2007
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Anatomy: In-line 6 cylinder Verado
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*In-line 6-cylinder engine
*SuperCharged
*Charge-air cooled
4-valve DOHC
Digital Throttle and Shift
*Displacement: 2.6 L
Two-star CARB-rated emissions
*Four-point, progressive-rate, perimetermount system on midsection
• *Electro-hydraulic power steering eliminates
steering wheel torque
• Heavy-duty gear case
• 275 Verado is 50 percent quieter than
Yamaha’s 300 HPDI
*exclusive to Verado!
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Benefits of Verado Technology
• Responsive: SmartCraft® Digital
Throttle & Shift uses a data cable link
between the control system and the engine,
which gives the user instantaneous and
precise throttle control at every RPM level.
• Precise: Electro-Hydraulic Power
Steering virtually eliminates undesirable
steering torque while maintaining precise
control – even with high-speed applications.
• Quiet: Mercury-patented silencing
technology makes the Verado the quietest
marine engine ever.
• Powerful: Verado’s supercharged intake
system produces torque and power unheard
of in previous four-strokes … or even some
two-strokes.
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Why SuperCharge?
400
380
Propshaft Torque (Nm)
360
340
320
300
280
180 kW
260
170 kW
240
220
Mercury Optimax, 225 hp 2-Stroke (3.0 L)
160 kW
Competitor A, 225hp 4-Stroke (3.4 L)
150 kW
Competitor B, 225 hp 4-Stroke (3.5 L)
200
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
Original Intent
•Based on two stroke
performance, traditional four
stroke application was not
acceptable
•Although the difference is
accepted in the market
place, customers who want
four stroke technology
should have a choice
•Goal: Recreate the two
stroke outboard power
curve
7000
Engine Speed (rpm)
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Recreating the Two Stroke Curve
450
Propshaft Torque (Nm)
400
350
210 kW
300
•One of the main objectives
of the Verado project was
to create a family of high
powered outboards that
meet or exceed the onboat performance of the
best 2-stroke outboards in
the world.
200 kW
190 kW
180 kW
250
200
1000
Mercury Verado (2.6 L)
Mercury Racing Optimax (3.0 L)
Competitor A, 250 hp 4-Stroke (3.6 L)
Competitor B, 250 hp, 2-stroke DI (3.1 L)
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
170 kW
7000
Engine Speed (rpm)
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How did we do that?
VERADO is an entire system….
the sum of the parts is MUCH greater than the WHOLE.
Let’s look at some of our unique solutions!
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Intake System
•Boost pressure is controlled by
an electronically operated valve,
which allows cooled charge air to
beBypass
divertedValve
back from
the charge
Controls
the
air
coolerPressure
exit towards
the
Boost
Developed
supercharger
inlet.
by the Supercharger
Benefit:
•BypassConsumer
Valve allows
engine
on demand
power Power
to be compensated
to
Increased
Durability
provide
a near constant
level of
engine performance at varying
atmospheric and altitude
conditions.
•A
newly Resonator
developed intake
Intake
Works as
resonator, with broad band
an Intake Muffler
effectiveness, lowers the engine
Consumer Benefit:
noise significantly and helps to
Reduced
Sound
tailor
the smooth
engineLevels
sound.
•The
charge Air
air cooling
allows air
for a
Charge
Coolersystem
decreases
charge air temperature reduction of 110ºC.
intake temperature
•At water and ambient air conditions of 25º C,
Consumer Benefit:
this represents a thermal cooling efficiency
More HP
of 81%.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Exhaust System
Integral Exhaust
Manifold in Head
Exhaust Passage
in Block
Exhaust
Sprayer
Location
Exhaust Exit at
Propeller
•Fully water-cooled exhaust
manifold
•Integrally cast into the lost
foam cylinder head.
•Exhaust
water sprayer
Cooler Exhaust
Temperatures
•reduces exhaust temperatures
from 920°C to 80°C as it exits
the Consumer
propeller Benefit:
•improves exhaust system and
Longer
and
gear
caseGearcase
seal durability
Propeller Life
.
•Exhaust system is designed for
ultimate durability and the
highest performance
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Valve Train Design
•Optimized Valve Design
•Valve events, supercharger system and intake and
exhaust flow, have been optimized for:
•maximum torque and power
•Increased
power (5800-6400
rpm)
Maintenance
Free Valve
Train
•maximize
torque in Valve
the range
of 4000 to 5000
Optimized
Design
rpm
Maximum Combustion Stability
•High thermal demands on the exhaust valve
•Inconel valves
were chosen
for high durability.
Consumer
Benefit:
•Minimized valve overlap for high combustion
stability
•Maintenance Free
•High durability
with no valve
lash service
•Maximum
Durability
required•Lowest
for the normal
life of the
Idle Speed
550engine
RPM
•Ultimate level of durability and performance
•Stable low speed operation allows for a 550
rpm idle speed
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Cylinder Block Design
•Cylinder block
•Incorporates a portion of the
double-walled, water-cooled
exhaust manifold
Designed for Maximum
•all structural components were
Stiffness
optimized towards low
deformation and maximum
Consumer Benefit:
stiffness.
•Results
Ultimate
•Low
cylinder Durability
deformation
•Main bearing bore centerline
straightness
•Ultimate durability and NVH.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Long Bolt Engine Design
•Long bolt design
•Brings together bedplate,
block,
and
cylinderkeeps
head, the
Long
Bolt
Design
keeping the powerhead
Powerhead
in a Stateinofa
state Compression
of constant compression
•Long bolts themselves are
supported
by Viton Benefit:
rubber
Consumer
elements in the plane between
block
andBlock
bedplate.
Less
Deformation
•Bolt resonances
and are
dampened
for
Increaseeffectively
Durability
increase durability and
reduced vibration
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Water-to-Oil Heat Exchanger
•Water-to-oil heat exchanger
•Industry exclusive
• Oil filter and thermostat are
integrated in a common
Water-to-oil heat exchanger
housing
Consumer
•mounted
as a Benefit:
module on the
Consistent
Oil Temperatures
cylinder crankcase
in
•EliminatesResulting
oil temperature
Reduced Oil Dilution
fluctuation
•Prevents condensation which
ultimately prevents oil dilution
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Steering Torque (N-m)
Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering
45.0
40.0
35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
Bass Boat
Walleye Boat
Offshore Boat
Dual Large Boat
Hydraulic Steering
Power Steering
•Conventional hydraulically steering
systems:
•suffer from changing steering
torques
•Electro-hydraulic
power
steering
system
Electro-Hydraulic
Power
Steering
•Consistent
low and
stable steering
Consumer
Benefit:
torques at the helm
Consistent
Steering Effort on all
•Eliminates the influence of the boat
Applications
design
•Consistent steering effort despite
boat application.
Peak Steering
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Advanced Mid Section
•Engine is mounted in an auxiliary
frame, cradle or mount ring
•Creating two planes parallel to
the water surface in four
calibrated elastomer mounts
Four Mounts,
•Mounts are twice the size of
Twice the Size
conventional mounts
Consumer Benefit:
•The cradle, a first-time concept in
Exceptional
Vibrationallows
Isolation
outboard technology,
for a
solid steering axis geometry
Built
in to
set
relative
theback,
boat. Improves
Handling
and Performance
•New
concept allows
for:
• exceptional
vibration
isolation
Consumer
Benefit:
• handlingLess
advantages
Cost at high
boat speeds.
•Built in set back eliminates the
need for aftermarket set back
brackets on performance boats
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Performance Comparison – Top Speed
Mercury Verado, 4Stroke, (2.6 L)
90.1
Mercury Racing 250 HP
Optimax 2-Stroke (3.0 L)
90.6
Competitor B 250 HP, DI
2-Stroke (3.1 L)
84.3
Competitor A 250 HP, 4Stroke (3.6 L)
84.2
80
82
84
86
Top Speed (km/hr)
88
90
92
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Performance Comparison – Acceleration
Mercury Verado, 4Stroke, (2.6 L)
7.8
Mercury Racing 250 HP
Optimax 2-Stroke (3.0 L)
6.5
Competitor B 250 HP, DI
2-Stroke (3.1 L)
8.0
Competitor A 250 HP, 4Stroke (3.6 L)
9.9
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Acceleration Time 0-50 km/hr (sec)
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How did we do that?
Remember,… VERADO is an entire system!
the sum of the parts is MUCH greater than the WHOLE
That’s how we did it!
As you can see; Verado is MUCH more than just SuperCharging!
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Verado Four Cylinder Family
135hp,150hp & 175hp
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Anatomy of an In-Line 4 Cylinder
Verado
• In-line four-cylinder engine
• Displacement: 1.73 liters
Power:
135-175 hp
Torque:
180 ft-lb
• Supercharged
• Charge-air cooled
• Four-valves per cylinder, DOHC
• Standard DTS provides full electronic control
• Three-star CARB-rated emissions
• Optional electro-hydraulic power steering eliminates
steering wheel torque
• Advanced self-diagnostic systems
• Intake silencer
• Insulated cowl
• Idle-relief muffler
• 15% quicker acceleration than comparable
4-strokes
• Three-year limited factory warranty
• Three-year corrosion failure limited warranty
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Emission Levels
4 Cylinder Verado
3 Star
2 Star
Delta
C.A.R.B. Limit
HC + NOx (g/kW-hr)
16.32
36.41
20.09
Typical Verado
HC + NOx (g/kW-hr)
15.00
19.00
4.00
42
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CARB 2
STAR Limit
34
30
26
22
HC +Nox
CARB 3
STAR Limit
18
14
10
3 Star Verado
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Verado Recalibration
2 STAR limit - 36.41 g/kW-hr
New 4 Cylinder Verado is well
below the C.A.R.B. limit
Actual change is 4 g/kW–hr
Emissions versus the fuel
economy benefit
2 Star Verado
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Fuel Economy Benefit
4 Cyl. Verado
Fuel Economy
Improvements
Percent of 4Cylinder
Verado
Customers
Idle
Cruise
WOT
0-1000 RPM
35005350RPM
5800-64000
RPM
20-25%
No Change
2-6%
0-2%
75-80%
No Change
6-16%
0-2%
50%
35%
4%
Heavy Boats
•Large Single OB SW
•Commercial
•Underpowered boats
Light Boats
•Dual SW
•Aluminum Fishing
•Bass (after planing)
Percent of Total running time
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Four-Cylinder Concept With Integrated
Air Filter/Muffler/Resonator Design
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Verado – The World’s Quietest Outboard
Verado L4 SC Sound Pressure Level Comparison
100
Verado L4 SC
Honda BF150
Sound Pressure Level (dBA)
90
Yamaha F150
80
70
60
50
40
Idle
2500
5000
Engine Speed (rpm)
WOT
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200
Supercharging
Delivers
150 Verado WOT Torque vs. Competition
Superior Torque
Verado 150
190
Yamaha 150HP
180
Honda 150HP
Torque (ft-lb)
170
Suzuki 150HP
160
Suzuki 140HP
150
140
130
Verado produces
more torque than
any competitor.
120
110
100
1500
2500
3500
4500
Engine Speed (RPM)
5500
6500
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Superior
Power
150 Verado WOT Power vs. Competition
Through Supercharging
180
160
Power (hp)
140
Verado produces
more horsepower
at any engine rpm.
120
Verado 150
100
Yamaha 150HP
80
Honda 150HP
60
Suzuki 150HP
Suzuki 140HP
40
1500
2500
3500
4500
Engine Speed (RPM)
5500
6500
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SuperCharging
Delivers Superior Acceleration
150 Verado WOT Torque vs. Competition
200
190
180
Torque (ft-lb)
170
Verado is best in
all running
conditions!
160
150
140
130
Verado 150
120
Yamaha F150
110
100
1500
Honda 150
2500
3500
4500
Engine Speed (RPM)
5500
6500
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Myth vs. Reality
We‟ve heard blanket statements that Verado delivers poor fuel economy
• Myth:
– Verado consumes
excessive amounts of fuel
wherever you run it
– Verado is an extremely
inefficient engine
• Fact:
– Verado consumes about the
same amount of fuel as
comparable 4-Strokes up to
about 5200 RPM
– Verado consumes more fuel
at WOT, but is delivering
better boat performance and
more RPM than the
competition.
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150 Mercury Verado
Vs Mercury Optimax, Yamaha four-stroke, Honda four-stroke
25.0
Mercury Verado 23P Tempest
Mercury Optimax 21P Tempest
Mercury Optimax 23P Tempest
20.0
Fuel Flow (GPH)
Yamaha four stroke 23P Tempest
Honda four stroke 23P Tempest
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
Engine (RPM)
5000
6000
7000
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Verado 275 vs Mercury 250 XS, Yamaha 300 HPDI
(Test performed using same 23ft boat)
35.0
Mercury 250 XS 19P Mirage Plus 93 oct fuel
30.0
Fuel Flow (GPH)
Mercury 275 Verado 18P Mirage Plus 87 oct fuel
Mercury 275 Verado 18P Mirage Plus 93 oct fuel
25.0
Yamaha 300 HPDI 19P Salt Water Series 87 oct fuel
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
Engine RPM
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L4 & L6 Verado Common Features
#
Feature
13
XK-360 Aluminum alloy
1
SuperCharging
14
Electro Deposition Painting/Priming
2
In-line 4 or 6 cylinder
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SmartCraft PCM 07 Digital Induction
3
Lost Foam Block
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Easy Access Oil Filter and Dip Stick
4
Alternator output
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Stainless steel components
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Wiring connectors sealed
19
4 pt. perimeter mount
5
Lifetime Maintenance Free Valve Train
6
Electro Hydraulic Power Steering
7
Hydraulic Steering
8
Digital Throttle and Shift - DTS
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6" Set back
9
CARB 2-star rated
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Fresh Water Flush
10
3 year non-declining warranty
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Dual Water Pickups
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3 year corrosion warranty
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Multi-Port Fuel Injection
12
Power Trim and Tilt
24
Long Bolt Design
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New 200hp L4 VERADO
Lightest 200hp Fourstroke
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200hp / 149kw
1.7 Litre (82 x 82mm)
Weight (20”L) 231 kg
70 amp Alternator
Smartcraft DTS
Engine Guardian
Regular unleaded
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New 300hp L6 VERADO
• 300hp / 224kw
• Supercharged, charge
air cooled
• Max RPM 5800-6400
• 2.6 Litre (82 x 82 mm)
• Smartcraft PCM 07
• Engine Control DTS
• Unleaded Premium
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10 Great Attributes of Verado
Great Fuel Economy – Sequential MPI
World’s 1st Supercharged Outboard
Breathtaking Performance – Best in Class
Exceptionally Quiet - Best Noise and Vibration
Characteristics in the Industry
5. Best Torque and Power-to-Weight Ratio in the Industry
6. 100% Exclusive Mercury Designed and Built
7. Smartcraft, Power Steering & DTS
8. Trolls Down to 550 RPM
9. 70 Amp Alternator – Fully Regulated
10. Superior Dependability and Reliability (25,000 Hours of Testing)
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Verado Maintenance Schedule
135-275 HP
• Every 100 hours or annually:
– Change crankcase oil and filter
– Change gearcase lube
– Visually inspect spark plugs; apply anti-seize
compound
• Every 300 hours:
– Change spark plugs
– Change serpentine belt
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Introducing the J.D. Power Award
Winning OptiMax Family
Happy 10th
Birthday OptiMax!
1.5L Family
75, 90, 115hp
2.5L Family
135, 150, 175hp
3.0L Family
200, 225, 250hp
3.0L ProXS Family
225ProXS, 250ProXS
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Recognition of Progress
Thank YOU
for making
this possible!
Mercury OptiMax:
"Highest In
Customer
Satisfaction With
Two-Stroke Outboard
Engines"
A Cause for Celebration!
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2006 J.D. Power Results
DFI Outboard Satisfaction
2001-2006 2-Stroke DFI Outboard Engine Satisfaction /
Quality Problems Per 100 Boats
8.8
8.5
8.6
8.66 8.76
9.0
9.2
9.2
9.1
8.8
8.6
8.8
8.9
8.7
9.1
9
150
8
100
81
Significant
increase in Quality
Problems per 100
engines on boats!
84
70
65
50
39
7
104
6
85
77
72
44
52
Satisfaction Rating
Number of Problems
10
5
64
55
44
38
4
3
2
Year 0
‟01
Brand
‟06 Surveys
‟02
‟03
‟05 „06
Evinrude
302
Steady increase in
Quality Problems
per 100 engines on
boats!
‟01
‟02
‟03
‟05 „06
Yamaha
283
‟01
‟02
‟03
Mercury
448
‟05 „06
1
Significant
decrease in Quality
Problems per 100
engines on boats!
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OptiMax in Summary
• OptiMax continues to be very well received in the
market,….some OptiMax facts…
– World’s first DFI Motor – introduced in 1996
– Uses a small charge of compressed air to atomize fuel as it enters the
combustion chamber
– It is the most fuel efficient outboard there is!
– Lighter physical weight vs. most FourStroke models
– OptiMax offers a full 3-year non-declining warranty
– The Industry’s most reliability and best performing DI
• Warranty claims reduced to drastically
• J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award
– Starting with last year (2006MY) – OptiMax is deliberately being
repositioned as a price leader in most HP categories
• All OptiMax compatible with SmartCraft instrumentation
– 200-225 also available with Digital Throttle & Shift
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Mid-Range 1.5L OptiMax
• Provides the best of both the 2-stroke and 4stroke in the midrange outboard class
– Holeshot and acceleration of twostrokes
– Fuel-efficient, smoke-free, quiet
operation of four-strokes
• Saltwater-rugged components for all models
• Higher torque resulting in unmatched
acceleration
• 2-stage DFI atomizes fuel, resulting in more
complete combustion for quick and easy
starts, better performance, and lower
emissions
• 18 percent more fuel-efficient than
comparable four-strokes and two-stroke
DFI engines
CARB 3-star ultra-low emissions
• Air bypass silencer makes OptiMax at idle
nearly as silent as four-strokes
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OptiMax 250 ProXS & 225 ProXS
• These ProXS models are NOT a “Racing” outboard
• It is a “Hot rod” outboard with a lot of input from
Mercury Racing.
• Light, powerful and fuel-efficient
• Awesome hole shot
• Blistering top speed
– Blew away the competition in Bass & Walleye
shootout
• Torque Master gearcase, with dual low-water
pickups
• Uses 87-octane fuel
• 3-star Ultra-Low CARB emissions rating
• Now available in a 25” shaft
• Three-year, non-declining limited warranty
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OptiMax vs. E-TEC
Speed
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OptiMax vs. E-TEC
Fuel Economy
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OptiMax vs. E-TEC
Acceleration (Light & Heavy Loads)
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Show me the Data!
How does OptiMax perform
versus other Outboard
technologies?
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150 OptiMax vs. 150 Carb. 2-stroke
20' Fiberglass Bass Boat with Mercury 150 HP
Fuel Economy (MPG)
12.0
Mercury 150 Optimax
Mercury 150 XR6
10.0
MPG
Fuel Economy (MPG)
8.0
A High number is
Good!
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
10.0
20.0
30.0
40.0
Boat Speed (MPH)
50.0
60.0
4570.0
150 OptiMax vs. 150 Carb. 2-stroke
20' Fiberglass Bass Boat with Mercury 150 HP
Fuel Flow (GPH)
20.0
Mercury 150 Optimax
18.0
Mercury 150 XR6
16.0
GPH
Fuel Flow (GPH)
14.0
A Low number is
Good!
12.0
10.0
8.0
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
0
1000
2000
3000
Engine (RPM)
4000
5000
6000
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OptiMax 150 Fuel Economy
vs. 150 Yamaha 4-stroke
150 Mercury OptiMax vs. Yamaha F150 Four-stroke
Fuel Ecomony Data
12.0
Mercury
150 OptiMax
Mercury
150 OptiMax
18P Mirage
18P Mirage
Yamaha 150 Four-stroke
Yamaha 150 four stroke 18P Mirage
18P Mirage
10.0
Fuel Economy (MPG)
8.0
MPG
A High number is
Good!
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
Boat speed (MPH)
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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OptiMax - DFI
2-Stage Direct Fuel Injection:
• Operating procedure for Mercury’s OptiMax DFI fuel system
OptiMax’s
air chambers in the air/fuel rails
• Air
and fuel are 2-stage,
carried in separate
of
the engine.injection process
assisted
• Air
is at a pressure
levelfuel
which
is 10 for
psi less than the fuel. Fuel is
produces
a fine
mist
under 90 psi of pressure, fuel is at 80psi.
•
superior combustion
Fuel and air are mixed at the air chamber near the injector, prior
properties!
to the injection process. 1st stage
• When
timing is Benefit
right, PCM injects the air/fuel mixture into the
Customer
combustion chamber, into the piston bowl and near the spark
• Improved combustion
plug. 2nd stage
• Fewer misfires
• Resists plug fouling
• Lower emissions
• Superior fuel economy
2-stage Direct Fuel
Injection
- Process of fuel delivery on
all OptiMax engines.
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OptiMax – Fuel System
Cooling
Water
Yamaha
Compressor
•Compresses fuel only through a high pressure fuel pump @800 psi
Gas
Vapor
•Rams fuel into the
Liquid
fuelat
cylinder
BRP
the injector @600 psi (splatter)
Injectors
Air Flow
starts
here
Mercury
•Injects an VST
Air/Fuel mixture which ensures a fine fuel mist
(low pressure)
Customer Benefit
•Improved fuel efficiency and Performance
Air
(yellow)
Fuel Flow
starts here
Air/Fuel
Rail
Fuel
(red)
Air/Fuel
Rail
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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OptiMax - VST
Vapor Separator Tank (VST)
• Vital component in DFI process, ensuring a steady
supply of liquid fuel to the fuel pump and ultimately
the fuel rails of the outboard.
VST
• VST separates fuel in both
liquid and gaseous forms.
Closed fuel system ensures that fuel
• VST sends gas vapors to the engine’s crankcase to
rails are
pressurized
avoid a fuel supply
problem
to the engine’s fuel
Customer Benefit
pump.
Vapor Separator Tank:
Starts
and leftover
Consistent
Performance
•Sure
VST also
processes
fuel which
has passed
through the air/fuel rails of the engine. The fuel is
returned to the fuel pump and is again routed into the
air/fuel rails for use.
Location: Side of powerhead.
Used on all OptiMax engines.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
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Anatomy of the OptiMax
Air/Fuel Rails:
• Contain two passage ways
• One for fuelAir/Fuel Rails
• Fuel is kept at 90 psi in passage
Deliver
air and fuel to the injector
• One for airCustomer Benefit
• Air is kept
at 80 psi in passage
Maximized
Combustion
Efficiency
• Deliver air Improved
and fuel to injector
locations
Performance
3.0L
andair rail to air compressor
• Hose connects starboard
Fuelby
Efficiency
• Rails are connected
hose
• Pressure regulator limits air pressures in rail
1.5L
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
OptiMax – Air Compressor
NVH
OptiMax Air Compressor:
• Provides pressurized air for the injection
process, which is key to the OptiMax DFI
operation.
60 cc
(1.5L)
Air Compressor Pressurizes Air for
• Driven by a serpentine belt off of the
the Air/Fuel Rail
crankshaft.
• CompressorCustomer
contains aBenefit
connecting rod,
piston, piston rings, bearings, reed valves
and a crankshaft.
116 cc
(2.5, 3.0)
Maximized Combustion Efficiency
• Compressor is water cooled, to lower
the temperature of the air charge and is
also lubricated by the oil pump.
OptiMax Air Compressor:
Used on all OptiMax engines.
Location: top of the
powerhead.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
NVH
OptiMax – Oil Pump
Multi-point Oil Pump:
• Contains 7 pistons with corresponding discharge
ports.
• Responsible for distributing oil to key locations
on engine.
Ensures
•Multi-Point
Oil distributedOil
to Pump
crankcase
in front that
of reed
blocks
on Engine
3.0Ls Components are
Critical
Lubricated
• Oil distributed
to connecting rods on 2.5Ls.
Multi-point Oil Pump:
Location: Found on
bottom of powerhead
Used on all OptiMax
engines.
• Oil distributed
to air compressor
for
Customer
Benefit
lubrication
• Oil Maximum
flow is controlled
by engine’s
Reliability
and ECM
Durability
• Oil is delivered to this pump from the Reserve Oil
reservoir found on side of engine.
• Crankcase pressure pushes oil from remote
reservoir into Reserve oil reservoir.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
NVH
Anatomy of the OptiMax
Motorola PCM:
• The “Brain” of the engine
• Controls/Monitors nearly every function of engine:
• Oiling ratio and break-in
Controls Every Engine Function Including
•Engine
Fuel flowGuardian
and injection
timing
While
Optimizing
• CompensationEfficiency
for altitude and temperature
Customer Benefit
• Thermostat monitoring
Motorola PCM:
•Maximum Efficiency
• Drives
SmartCraft
software capabilities
including
•Ultimate
Performance
and Durability
Mercury
exclusivethe
Engine
Guardian
Software.
•Protecting
Owners
Investment
Location: Found on
side of power head
Used on all OptiMax
engines.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
NVH
OptiMax - Charging
60 Amp Alternator:
• Belt-driven, automotive style
• Has ability to limit electrical output based on
demand.
• This ability allows it to reduce heat build-up
Belt Driven Alternator
under the cowling.
Delivers 60 Amps of Charging Output
• Provides electrical
power Benefit
for engine components
Customer
such
as injectors,
pumpsthe
(oil ability
and fuel).
Offers
consumers
to run a
60-amp alternator
of electronics
while at
ensuring
that
• variety
With 12 amps
reserve available
idle speed
and
40 amps
reserve
available
at wide
open throttle,
the
battery
remains
charged
you will have plenty of electrical power to run all
your electronics!
Location: Found on
top of power head
Used on all OptiMax
engines.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
OptiMax – Block Design
NVH
Lost Foam Engine Block:
• Precisely molded foam pieces are used to create a
very rigid and durable engine block.
• Foam pieces are covered in a slurry solution.
• Sand
then added
intoDesign
the foam piece
to fill each
LostisFoam
Block
Enables
the use
passageway and all surrounding walls are covered
of a One Piece Casting Resulting in:
with sand.
•Increased Rigidity
• Molten aluminum alloy is then poured into the casting,
•Using Fewer Components
which vaporizes the foam (lost) and takes the shape of the
•Less Bolts and Gaskets
foam.
Lost Foam Block:
Used on all 1.5L and 3.0L
OptiMax engines.
Illustration is 1.5L block
• Alloy cools in to the precise shape of the foam. Sand is
Customer Benefit
removed, and piece is inspected and machined when
necessary.
Increased Durability and Reliability
Benefits of Lost Foam Block:
• More rigidity – less chance of failure
• More durable and reliable
• Fewer components, less bolts and gaskets required
because of one-piece casting.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
NVH
OptiMax - Drive Line
Stainless Steel Driveshaft
• The Driveshaft is the only connection
between the power source and the gears.
That’s why
its so important
to an engine’s life.
Stainless
Steel Driveshaft
Maximizes
Corrosion
Resistance
• Constructed
of Stainless
Steel,
these
drive shafts are built to harness and
Customer
Benefit for
deliver the power
to the gearcase
hundreds of hours without a failure.
Ultimate
Durability
and
Reliability
• Stainless
steel
is extremely
resistant
to
corrosion which is why Mercury now outfits
each OptiMax with stainless steel driveshafts.
Stainless Steel Driveshaft:
•Location: not visible, essentially down centerline of engine.
•Used on all OptiMax engines.
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
NVH
OptiMax – Air Compressor Silencer
Air Compressor Silencer:
• Special filter designed to quiet “puh, puh, puh” sound
Air
Compressor
Silencer Decreases
of air
leaving the air compressor.
Air Compressor
Sound
Levels
• Silencer
is attached to compressor
by one
hose and is
routed into the lower cowling (pan)
• Allows 1.5L OptiMax
family to
be very near the fourCustomer
Benefit
stroke sound levels at idle and low speeds.
• Helps lower
NVH by 5 dba
on 3.0LLevels
models (Gen II)
Improved
Sound
1.5L
3.0L
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Durability/Reliability
Performance
NVH
OptiMax – Verado Inspired Gear case
Verado Based 3.0L Gear case
• 3.0L Engine Family (April 07)
• Parts Unique From Verado Gear
case
• Drive Shaft,
• Gear Ratio; 1.75:1
• Shift Crank
Eliminated Shaft
Endplay via Dual
Taper Roller
Bearing Design
• Common Manufacturing
•Same Assembly Line as Verado
1.75:1 Gear Ratio
Utilizes Existing 3.0L
Propeller Families
Fish Line
Cutter
Protection
Higher
Temperature and
Wear Resistant
Seals
Electro-Deposition
Painting for Improved
Corrosion Protection
More Durable
Gears, Clutch
and Bearings
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Show me the Data!
How does OptiMax perform
versus other Outboard
technologies?
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OptiMax 150 Fuel Economy
vs. 150 Yamaha 4-stroke
150 Mercury OptiMax vs. Yamaha F150 Four-stroke
Fuel Ecomony Data
12.0
Mercury
150 OptiMax
Mercury
150 OptiMax
18P Mirage
18P Mirage
Yamaha 150 Four-stroke
Yamaha 150 four stroke 18P Mirage
18P Mirage
10.0
Fuel Economy (MPG)
8.0
MPG
A High number is
Good!
6.0
4.0
2.0
0.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
Boat speed (MPH)
30.0
35.0
40.0
45.0
50.0
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New Approach to Fault Text
Descriptive Fault Text
• Based on VOC since we launched the SC1000 Gauges and System View
• Mercury replaced old cryptic fault text with a new “User Friendly” text
• The gauge now tells the user in plain text what is going on with the engine(s)
• Also, for ease of updates – text stored in the PCM/ECM
Fault #
Fault #194
MotoTune Display Text Short Text
Electronic Shift Time-out
194 Shift
Long Text
A Shift Fault Has
Occurred Return to
Neutral
Action Text
Key Engine Off and Restart.If the
condition presists return to Port
Immediately-see dealer before
next use
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OptiMax Success
In ANZP.
6
43%
41%
39%
4
37%
35%
3
33%
2
31%
Mercury Share
Industy Volume (000's)
5
29%
1
27%
0
25%
2002
2003
2004
2005
CY
Retail
üTotal sales increased 10% in 2005 calendar year
üOptiMax continues to gain retail share in this category
Data Source: Mercury/NMMA
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10 Great Attributes of OptiMax
OptiMax: The Essence of Value in low-e outboards
1. Outstanding Fuel Economy, Better than most four-strokes! Up to 45% more fuel
efficient than conventional 2-strokes.
2. Powerful, lightweight, for outstanding hole shot and top speed!
3. Instant turnkey starting
4. Smokeless running – Clean technology for the future!
5. Powerful, Reliable Alternator Systems
6. Engine Guardian System for peace of mind and safety
7. Compatible with Mercury‟s Exclusive SmartCraft Technology
8. Stainless steel components are built for saltwater !
9.
Specifically designed OptiMax Oils and Lubricants for peak performance!
10. OptiMax outperforms the competition
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