175 - 300hp
No Sacrifices, No Compromises, No Apologies
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. FourStroke outboards are built for any body of water and a wide variety of boats.
Intuitive, Innovative Features

Adaptive Speed Control
Adaptive Speed Control maintains a desired rpm regardless of changes in load or conditions without adjustments to the throttle lever position – a first for the outboard industry.

Smooth and Quiet
The V8 and V6 FourStroke engines are quieter and smoother than the leading competitor.

Easy to Maintain
The exclusive Top Cowl Service Door simplifies routine maintenance, letting you check or add engine oil without removing the top cowl. An hour-based maintenance schedule decal is located under the cowl, providing a quick overview of routine maintenance.

Industry-Exclusive Battery Management Technology
When battery voltage is low, engines will automatically increase idle rpm to boost alternator output and charge batteries to the proper level, protecting batteries from draining while trolling and operating electronic devices.

Ample Charging Output
FourStroke models feature a robust alternator that delivers 20 amps net of charging power at idle and 30 amps total at wide-open throttle.
Engine Specifications by Horsepower
Horsepower | 300 | 200 | 175 |
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Engine type | V8 | V6 | V6 |
Displacement (CID/CC) | 279 CID | 3.4L | 209 CID |
Displacement (L) | 4.6L | V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves | 3.4L |
Cylinder Configuration | V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves | V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves | V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves |
Full throttle RPM | 5200-6000 | 5000-5800 | 5000-5800 |
Alternator amp / Watt | 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge | 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge | 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge |
Starting | Electric Start with SmartStart Protection | Electric Start with SmartStart Protection | Electric Start with SmartStart Protectio |
Steering | Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional) |
Big Tiller (optional) Hydraulic (standard) Joystick Piloting for Outboards Power (optional) |
Big Tiller (optional) Hydraulic (standard) Power (optional) |
Shaft length | 20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm |
20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm |
20" / 508 mm 25" / 635 mm |
Gearcase ratio | 1.75:1 | 1.85:1 | 1.85:1 |
Dry weight *Lightest model available | 527 lbs / 239 kgs | 475 lbs / 216 kgs | 475 lbs / 216 kgs |
Trim system | Power trim and tilt | Power trim and tilt | Power trim and tilt |