Since 2008, Mercury have spent more than 2 billion USD on research and development. Known as a market leader in the marine outboard space, the last decade of innovation has been nothing short of amazing. From the Avator electric outboard to their 600hp v12 monster of an outboard and now another world first the 350hp & 400HP Verado V10 outboard. Read on to find out more on the V10!
Introducing the first ever V10 outboard
16th of November 2022, marks the launch date of the first ever V10 outboard, with the all new 5.7L 350hp and 400hp Verado outboard engines.
The Verado brand is synonymous with not only reliability but are also known as a workhorse. With the new V10, Mercury have promised an engine that will be 45% quieter than leading competitors in the space. The V10 Verado is also compatible with the latest SmartCraft technologies from Mercury.
Versatility
Coming in at only 316kg and having the same 26 inch mount spacing that is seen on the V8 models. This lightweight compact design allows versatility whether it be a new build or simply re-powering your boat.
“The all-new Mercury V10 Verado outboards are exactly what boaters have been asking for in a 350 and 400hp platform”
Chris Drees, Mercury Marine President.
The V10 Verado outboards leverage many of the same market-leading features and technologies boaters love about the company’s popular V12, V8 and V6 platforms. The new V10 includes premium refinements and versatility for a wide range of applications, from large saltwater centre consoles to single-engine freshwater fishing boats to pontoons and smaller centre consoles.
Innovation
Naturally Aspirated 5.7L V10 Engine
With the V12 and V8 range being naturally aspirated outboards, it only makes sense that the V10 would follow in their footsteps.
The V10 leverages class-leading 5.7L displacement and a performance-inspired quad-cam design to propel any vessel with exceptional speed and acceleration. A class-leading 150-amp alternator swiftly charges onboard batteries and intelligently supports the boat’s electrical system.
“We challenged our engineers to improve acceleration and overall performance with the new V10 Verado outboards, while also making them quieter and lighter than competitors’ outboards in this horsepower range”
Tim Reid, Mercury Marine Vice President of Product Development and Engineering.
All-New Gearcase
The platform’s all-new hydrodynamic gearcase is engineered to improve performance and durability across multiple applications while also maximising fuel efficiency. Mercury engineers went back to first principles engineering and designed the all-new Revolution X propeller to perfectly match the V10 Verado in every way.
Propeller
The Revolution X propeller has a larger diameter and wider blades combine these. features with the deep ratio of the new gearcase and it provides excellent handling, thrilling acceleration and high efficiency from low speed all the way to wide-open throttle.
Steering
Compatibility is everything in this day and age. An all new Mercury multi outboard electric steering system, set to be introduced April of 2023. The new system will offer enhanced steering responsiveness, simplified rigging along with more than 50% reduction in energy consumption.
Mercury Verados will be offered with an optional dual-mode 48V/12V alternator. This feature will seamlessly pair with Navico Group’s Fathom® e-Power System, an integrated lithium-ion auxiliary power management system, providing boaters the opportunity to eliminate an onboard generator system.
