Mercury Marine's outboard engine company dates back to 1939, which began with a small factory in Japan. Currently, products are manufactured in industrial plants in the United States and Japan. Mercury Marine attracts additional capacity to assemble large units in China, due to the low cost of labor for workers. But the quality guarantee applies to all products regardless of place of production.
Variety of products "Mercury Marine"
Mercury Marine produces a wide range of engines, both low power, starting from 2.5 l / s, and the most powerful four-stroke engines for yachts and large boats. Models are significantly different from each other. They can be different in power and number of cylinders, the number of which varies from 1 to 6 with a V - shaped layout.
Mercury motors have the widest range of applications: from rubber inflatable fishing boats to high-speed scooters and yachts. You can choose a boat engine even for the most demanding consumers, evaluating the power indicators and technical characteristics of the unit. The corporation produces the most popular models:
- four-stroke from 2.5 to 300 l / s;
- push-pull from 2.5 to 250 l / s;
- water jets from 25 to 40 l / s.
Company technical innovations
Regularly introduced technical innovations, which are actively used in the production of modern units, help to remain the market leader.
For example, two-stroke models consume significantly more fuel than four-stroke models of similar power. To solve this problem, an effective principle of fuel supply was developed - a point one with split injection. First, gasoline is fed into the engine, and then, given the speed, the required amount of oil is injected. There is no longer any need to add oil to gasoline. The use of the new system saves up to 30% of fuel.
In addition to saving, the use of spot injection reduces the amount of toxic emissions in water and air. The system, unfortunately, does not work on all two-stroke engines. Two-stroke outboard engines usually have problems when idling or at low speeds, fuel often floods candles. Mercury installed manual idle speed control to solve this problem.
Four-stroke models stand out for their impeccable quality. For stable operation, electronic ignition and fuel supply systems are used. The level of immersion is adjusted in height depending on the model, in manual mode or using a hydraulic drive. Much attention is paid by manufacturers to improve the anti-corrosion properties of engine parts and assemblies. It is used for the manufacture of stainless steel, special paintwork, aluminum alloy ADC-3. Motors "Mercury" is distinguished by a long operating time, both in sea and fresh water.
For fishing and outdoor activities
The four-stroke outboard motors “Mercury-5” are most in demand among amateur anglers and fans of water recreation. The advantage of this model:
- Fuel economy is about 30%.
- The ability to keep low speed due to the special design of the camshaft.
- Starting the engine using a special ignition system with an electronic digital control module.
- Six positions adjust the depth of immersion, which allows you to use it at a shallow depth.
- Exhaust gases exit through the screw, which contributes to a quieter operation, increases the power of the motor.
- Equipped with a convenient throttle control handle makes it easier to control boat movement.
- Economical fuel consumption, anti-corrosion treatment of components and parts guarantee a long service life of the unit with minimal costs.
- The four-stroke model is equipped with a connector that allows you to use two fuel tanks - built-in 1.1 liter (work for an hour at maximum speed) and remote, which helps to overcome significant distances. Switching off and switching from one fuel tank to another is carried out using the built-in switch.
- A power of 5 l / s is sufficient for the boat to plan on the water surface.
- Fuel consumption at high speed is about 0.8-0.9 l / h.
In addition to long service life, the engine has good speed characteristics. He is able to reach speeds of up to 28 km / h in a boat with a person whose mass is 90 kg. An additional load of 50 kg will reduce the speed of movement to 14 km / h. Mercury Marine products can be rated as high-speed engines with economical fuel consumption.
Two-stroke outboard motor "Mercury-4"
The most unpretentious in maintenance two-stroke engine "Mercury-4". The irreplaceable assistant for fishing and rest on a reservoir. The technical characteristics of this model are inferior to the Mercury ME F 5 M, it is not so powerful and economical. But still this engine is also reliable and has the advantage of a large built-in fuel capacity of 2.5 liters. Two-stroke Mercury motors are portable and lightweight. They have a maximum displacement in their class, are undemanding to fuel quality, and run on AI-92 gasoline.
The use of Mercury 4 and 5 l / s motors does not require the right to control a ship because of their low power.
Customer reviews
Positive feedback on the engines of "Mercury" can be found on the website of online stores that sell products Mercury Marine. Owners respond positively to the long term of use during regular maintenance of the running gear, economical consumption of gasoline, ease of use, compactness and mobility of the engine. The only negative is the high cost.
Mercury products are a guarantee of good quality, they are economical, easy to operate, and have a long service life. Great value for money.