MERCURY MARINE INTRODUCES 8HP AND 9.9HP EFI FOURSTROKE AND 9.9HP EFI PROKICKER OUTBOARDS

Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, today introduced the 8hp and 9.9hp EFI FourStroke and 9.9hp EFI ProKicker™ outboard engines. These new outboards feature an advanced Mercury electronic fuel injection (EFI) system designed to provide boaters, fishing enthusiasts and pro anglers with easy starts and efficient performance.

Demand for EFI technology is growing due to the benefits it offers over carbureted engines including ease of starting, reliable performance in all weather conditions and better fuel efficiency.
“In recent years, Mercury Marine has pushed the envelope at the top of the outboard performance range with our 350-400 and 600hp Verado engines, but at the same time, we have focused on developing the next generation of outboards in our lower portable range,” said John Buelow, Mercury Marine President.

“Redesigning the 8hp and 9.9hp family to include EFI delivers a host of consumer benefits such as faster starting and better fuel economy, which builds on our commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high quality products.”

Compared to previous models the new outboards include battery-free EFI for manual-start models, with upgrades include a more powerful alternator, refreshed cowling and additional refinements.

LIGHTWEIGHT AND EFFICIENT
Thanks to EFI technology and other enhancements, these engines deliver up to 27 per cent better fuel economy than earlier carbureted models in the same horsepower range and provide an additional hour of runtime at 3,500 rpm using a 12-liter fuel tank. The outboards are light enough to be portable, ideal for powering spontaneous adventures on the water, eliminating fuel-related issues common with carbureted engines.

Pound for pound, these outboards produce more top-end horsepower than prior-generation carbureted engines, at a substantial weight saving compared to most EFI outboards in their class.