Mercury Marine is a marine engine division of Brunswick Corporation headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The main product line is outboard engines. It also produces the MerCruiser line of sterndrives and inboard engines. Some manufacturing is in Fond du Lac, while 40-60 HP engines are made in China.

Brunswick Corporation Following Kiekhaefer's death in 1983, his son, Fred, purchased Aeromarine and later sold it to Brunswick Corporation, bringing all of Carl Kiekhaefer's innovations back under one roof. Today, Mercury Marine remains a powerful entity of Brunswick Corporation.

FourStroke 175 - 300hp | Mercury Marine. Reliability, flexibility, power and efficiency – all within your reach. Backed by decades of marine power innovation and product leadership, Mercury V8 and V6 FourStroke outboards deliver legendary performance and forward-thinking technology.

With a variety of different options, Mercury Outboard Motors are the best choice for any type of boating experience, offering high-performance engines and innovative designs to make your next journey a memorable one.

Mariner was originally built under a joint venture with Yamaha, which was ended by the Federal Trade Commission's ruling that the agreement hindered competition.

Mariner was originally built under a joint venture with Yamaha, which was ended by the Federal Trade Commission's ruling that the agreement hindered competition. By the early '80s, Mariner and Mercury were becoming more similar than different.

Brunswick is the parent company of Mercury Marine, a major outboard engine manufacturer, and decided to procure products with Tohatsu, which had been improving its technology and the productivity of outboard engines.

Combustion Outboard Motor Weight

359 lbs Specifications - 115

If you value power, advanced technologies, and fuel efficiency, a Mercury outboard may be your top choice. However, if you prioritize reliability, innovative features, and quiet operation, you might lean towards a Yamaha outboard.

The early Mercury FourStroke engines were originally manufactured jointly with Yamaha; Mercury provided the block, crankcase, crankshaft and connecting rods, while Yamaha produced the cylinder heads for the 50hp. The 9.9 was built with a Yamaha powerhead.