

“We made it a little softer, more luxe vs. “We employed the typical design DNA for the new 600s,” says Foulkes, noting this has a different look. Like all the Verados over the last 22 years, there is a family look to the latest generation. The controller also has a display integrated into the controller, and the controls provide a more intuitive feeling for navigation. The company started back in 1939 in a small machine shop in Wisconsin. The new boat/engine configurations also had automatic trim to adjust the boat’s trim through the speed curve. Mercury Marine has been making world-class outboards and sterndrives for 80 years. That allows the owners to move around more freely at the stern.” “It also allowed us to build the swim platforms much tighter into the engines for extra space. Learn the value of raw performance and power. “When you’re using a joystick to maneuver, this handles turns much more smoothly,” says Foulkes. Mercury Racing builds the best marine & automotive propulsion systems, accessories, and parts on the market.

Foulkes says this arrangement has several benefits. During turns, instead of the entire outboard pivoting, only the lower unit turns, while the powerhead in the upper section remains in a fixed position. The gearcase is also a first, arguably its most striking feature. “We like to think the profile has a more luxe look that is less fighter jet and more corporate jet,” says an executive. Its industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury and Mariner outboard engines Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages Mercury propellers Mercury inflatable boats Mercury SmartCraft electronics and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils.The external shape is more delicate than previous Verado series. states in addition to Wisconsin and Oklahoma, and all viable options for this move were considered.Ī division of Brunswick Corporation, Mercury provides engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury has manufacturing facilities in Mexico, China, Japan and other U.S.

“The unique combination available in Fond du Lac of a skilled and experienced workforce, world-class processes, a solid supply base and strong community support provides the best option for the remaining MerCruiser operations,” said Mark Schwabero, president of Mercury Marine. “This decision is consistent with our goal to emerge from this unprecedented downturn as a stronger company, better able to compete in a new and very different marketplace.” The decision could result in an additional 200 jobs in Fond du Lac. The assembly operations will be moved to Fond du Lac by the end of 2011, at which time the MerCruiser facilities will be offered for sale.

Those moves are under way and are scheduled to be concluded by early 2011. Mercury announced its intentions last September to move its MerCruiser castings and machining operations from Stillwater to Fond du Lac. Our electric outboard motors make your boat trips comfortable, quiet and exhaust-free. Mercury Marine said August 17 that it will move its MerCruiser engine and drive assembly operations from Stillwater, Okla., to its headquarters facility in Fond du Lac, Wis.
