The next wave in boating, SmartCraft® Integrated Marine Technology from Mercury links power, controls and internal and external sensors to provide precise data on OptiMax 225 Sport XS, OptiMax 250XS and OptiMax 300XS outboards and HP525 EFI, HP600 SCi, HP700 SCi and HP1075 SCi sterndrives equipped with the state-of-the-art SmartCraft Controller Area Network (CAN) electronic control system.
The system monitors a variety of vital engine functions including fuel flow, fuel range, fuel used, and RPM, along with water depth, trim angle, water pressure and battery voltage. Boat functions monitored include fuel tank levels and water and waste tank levels. SmartCraft equipped engines come standard with the Engine Guardian® system which monitors over 40 sensors for early indications of problems that could lead to engine damage. And, if a problem does occur, the system takes corrective action to reduce the risk of damage, and get the boater home safely.
As a result of increasing demand from the performance boating community, the innovative Mercury Racing Integrated Transom System (ITS) is now available as an accessory item for repower or upgrades.
New Mercury Racing Quick-Change (QC) through transom exhaust tips, designed exclusively for Mercury Racing by Custom Marine, Inc., feature an easily removable anti-backflow valve.
Mercury Racing K-Planes® are the epitome of trim tab development, durability and performance. Originally designed to endure the rigors of offshore racing, K-Planes help get boats up on plane faster and keep them level.
The Zero Effort Digital control by Mercury Racing provides an intuitive control experience – precisely signaling driver intent to engines equipped with SmartCraft Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) technology.
Mercury Racing Zero Effort Controls feature a canted handle design that really fits the hand. Throttles have ball and spring detents which provide tactile feel and resist "creep." Shift levers provide a comfortable "throw" into and out of gear, giving sport boaters complete control of their boat.
Mercury Racing is pleased to announce the introduction of X-haust, a fully integrated sterndrive exhaust noise reduction system. X-haust was developed primarily to bring the HP600 SCi and EU662 SCi sterndrive engine packages, already certified by the European Union Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) requirements for exhaust emissions, in compliance with the stringent RCD noise regulations.
Mercury M8 Drive
FEATURES
- Combines best features of the dry-sump NXT¹ & Six drives. Dry-sumped for maximum power-output. Delivers 35% more power capacity than the legendary Six drive.
- All-new surface piercing gearcase, packed with heavy-duty components, is designed specifically to handle the 1350's higher torque.
- New 5 & 6-blade CNC sterndrive propellers are designed with stamina to allow the engine to endure in both treacherous and ideal offshore conditions.
- Two inches shorter resulting in an overall lower center of gravity for improved handling and overall boat performance.
- All new dry sump hydraulic transmission to handle the 1350's massive torque.
- While the lower drive cavity is bathed in oil, a unique propshaft driven oil pump sprays the upper drive gears. This reduces internal friction, increasing performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Max. Power Cap. | 1350 hp Input torque rating of 1300 ft. lbs. |
| Lower Unit Design | Dry Sump Drive & Transmission |
| Max. Prop Diameter | 18 inches |
| Available Gear Ratios | 1.69:1, 1.53:1, 1.40:1, 1.30:1 |
| Proshaft Rotation | Left Hand & Right Hand Rotation |
| Drive Weight (lbs./kg.) | 280/127 |
Mercury NXT6 SSM
FEATURES
- Swept-back skeg design.
- Innovative dry-sump lubrication system uses one-fifth the quantity of gear oil used in previous models.
- Comes standard with the 1100. Available as an option with the 525 EFI, 600 SCi,EU662 SCi, and 700 SCi engine packages.
- Upper gear housing allows for quick change of gear ratios.
- Large, heavy-duty universal joint and driveshaft.
- Forged lower-unit gears provide greater strength.
- Input rated up to 1160 foot-pounds of torque.
- Hydraulic power steering cylinders are designed into the drive unit.
Bravo Three XR® Drive
FEATURES
- Counter rotating dual propeller, sleek new shape and hot new graphics highlight Mercury Racing's newest drive.
- New cone clutch and shift engagement strategy.
- SmartCraft® electronic engine management makes shifting into and out of gear smooth as silk, making docking much easier.
- The Mercury Racing Integrated Transom System (ITS), available as an option, simplifies installation and features integral power steering cylinders.
- Precision-shimmed net-forged steel bevel gears for more strength and durability.
- Reinforced ribbed top cap & steel chimney reliability secure bearings under high load.
Mercury Bravo One XR™ Sport Master Drive
FEATURES
- Designed for boats capable of reaching speeds in excess of 90 mph.
- Four-slot, low-water pickup provides the best compromise of engine cooling while reducing debris ingestion.
- Gear ratios: 1.26:1, 1.35:1 or 1.50:1 in righthand or left-hand rotation.
- New skeg features a larger overall surface area.
- Standard and short models available.
- Precision CNC machined one-piece gearcase housing and skeg for improved handling at higher speeds.
- Digital trim sender.