Verado

Verado is not only the world's first supercharged four stroke outboard engine, but it is also a complete marine propulsion system. By combining exclusive electro-hydraulic power steering, SmartCraft DTS, an advanced midsection, and the most rigorously tested components in history, Verado provides the operator with control, quality, efficiency and power that has never before been seen from an outboard engine.

Verado comes with the industries only three year warranty to government agencies. It is EPA certified, and has received a three star rating for the California Air and Resource Board (CARB). With the lowest emissions and longest warranty, Verado offers reliability, and quality that cannot be matched by any other outboard manufacturer.

The Verado offers a line of engines in many application ranges. The in-line four cylinder version comes in 135, 150, and 175 horsepower, while the larger inline six cylinder offers 200, 225, 250, and 275 horsepower.

While designing Verado, Mercury teamed up with some of the top engineers in the world, including Lotus, AVL, Motorola, and Cosworth. The result is a fully integrated control system, unmatched self-diagnostic tools and technology, and the quietest smoothest operating outboard available. These designs led to Verado receiving the IBEX Innovation Award in 2004, and Field and Streams "Best of the Best" award.

What makes Verado the industries leading outboard?

Unequalled Torque and Acceleration
Verado is equipped with a patented supercharger, charge air cooler, and electronic boost control system that delivers better low end torque and acceleration than not only other four strokes, but most two strokes as well. Its mid-range acceleration exceeds any other outboard in the world.

Incredibly Quiet with Dramatically Reduced Vibration and Advanced Midsection
Mercury's goal when the Verado project started was to offer the quietest and smoothest running outboard engine in history. Through extensive sound lab testing, Mercury created many revolutionary sound canceling systems, including an isolated cowl system, patented muffling chambers, and an idle-relief exhaust silencer. The result is an engine so quiet that at wide open throttle, the wind and water are louder than the engine.

Mercury also set out to reduce the vibration, and thus created its exclusive four point, progressive-rate, perimeter mounting system. This system has reduced vibration by up to 50%, making it the lowest vibrating engine outboard engine ever built. This system makes Verado easier to steer easier to steer as the engine mounts automatically stiffen at higher speeds and higher loads, which provides superior handling.

Overall, Mercury has been able to reduce and offer one of the lowest NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness) rated outboards in the world.

SmartCraft and DTS
Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) brings digital fly-by-wire precision to the boats shift and throttle experience. All traditional lags in acceleration due to mechanical cables have been eliminated, leaving only smooth instantaneous response. Even slight movement in the throttle results in immediate response. DTS is the most proven throttle system in the world with over 30,000 hours over testing.

Electro-hydraulic Power Steering
Verado has been integrated with electro-hydraulic power steering to steering that is fluid, effortless, and seamless. Unlike conventional hydraulic steering systems, steering torque is completely eliminated. However, the operator does not lose the "feel" which makes Verado a perfect choice for performance and super duty hulls. This system gives Verado the most reliable, efficient, and precise steering system available on an outboard engine today.

Unmatched Reliability
All major structural components such as the crankshaft, connecting rods, bearings, and pistons have been designed specifically for this supercharged engine. An entirely new gearcase has been designed to provide maximum performance, and stand up to the harshest conditions. Verado has undergone well over 250,000 testing hours, making it the most proven marine engine ever produced.