Mercury Racing debuted a new 350-hp outboard, now the largest in its lineup, Thursday during the Miami International Boat Show.
The in-line six-cylinder Verado features a new gear case and is more than 125 pounds lighter than its competitor, said Fred Kiekhaefer, president of Mercury Racing. Kiekhaefer said the new gear case was necessary to handle the engine's high torque and power input.
The company says the outboard features electronically controlled multi-port fuel injection and four valves per cylinder. It also has a double overhead cam design, a charge air cooler and electronic bypass control. In addition, the 350 SCi has a new top cowling.
The Verado 350 SCi is equipped with SmartStart. A boater only needs to turn the key and the engine will automatically start itself. Just like the other engines in the Verado line, the outboard is remarkably quiet.
"We really like what this engine delivers," Kiekhaefer said. "The torque is unbelievable."
The outboard is expected to go into full production Oct. 1.
Mercury Racing debuted a new 350-hp outboard, now the largest in its lineup, Thursday during the Miami International Boat Show.
