The revised fuel calibrations do not adversely affect engine life or performance, with the exception of the 1075 SCi which is reduced by 50 horsepower when the PCM fuel calibration is “re-flashed” for 89 posted pump octane (R + M)/2, or (95 RON) global calibration fuel compatibility.

Mercury Racing Engineering made the fuel requirement change to current generation consumer...

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Oct. 26, 2009 – Mercury Racing continues to offer factory engine refreshing and sealing certification for the popular 525 EFI race sterndrive engine package. The service is available to all offshore race organizations and competitors racing the 525 EFI sterndrive engine.

The factory-direct service, based at Mercury Racing’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wis., features a complete inspection and refresh of the engine – from the bare cylinder block through a final power run on a dynamometer.

Refreshes are done strictly to Mercury Racing factory standards and specifications. All replacement parts are Mercury Racing specified manufacturers’ original parts. The standard 525 EFI refresh includes a complete disassembly and inspection of the engine. Replaced components include cylinder heads and gaskets, intake and...

Limited Time Offer On All 525 EFI/600 SCi Bravo XR Drive Packages

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Oct. 26, 2009 – Mercury Racing is pleased to announce a limited time upgrade offer for the popular 525 EFI and 600 SCi sterndrive engine packages.

From Oct. 26, 2009, through Feb. 26, 2010, 525 EFI and 600 SCi Bravo XR engine package orders will receive a free upgrade (a $6,437 retail value) to the Mercury Racing Integrated Transom System (ITS).

The ITS, featuring integral power steering cylinders as well as performance upgrades to the Bravo XR drive housings, enhances drive height flexibility, while making the transom more aesthetically pleasing and simplifying installation. A built-in, seven-inch setback improves boat running attitude in selected applications.

The ITS upgrade is available for 525 EFI/600 SCi engines outfitted with Bravo One XR and Bravo One XR Sport Master drives. 525 EFI engines outfitted with the Bravo Three...

- Mercury 662 SCi’s Powered Furniboto Victory in the Sicilian Grand Prix of the Sea
- Mercury P1 Race Engines Powered SNAV/OSGto the 2009 Season Championship of Powerboat P1 Racing

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Sept. 15, 2009 – Pierre Colpin and Frank Hemelaer piloted Furnibo, a 43-foot Fountain hull powered by 8.2 Liter Mercury Racing engines, to win the Sicilian Grand Prix of the Sea Evolution class contest Sunday, Sept. 13, in Sicily, Italy. The winning engines are based off the popular EU662 SCi, served by Van Akelyen Service in Belgium, The event was the final round of the 2009 Powerboat P1 World Championship season. The hard charging Belgian team started its near perfect weekend by capturing the Powerpole on Friday. The team continued on its trek to cinch the overall Evolution class victory with a second place finish in the Sprint Race on Saturday, and an Endurance race victory on Sunday. Colpin and Hemelaer took charge of...

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Sept. 10, 2009 – Mercury Racing is pleased to announce the release of the next generation of Mercury OptiMax 200XS ROS (race offshore) and OptiMax 200XS SST (super sport tunnel) outboards. The new race models feature a Gen 2 – 2.5 Liter OptiMax powerhead, which combines components from the Mercury Racing OptiMax 2.5XS outboard and the current Mercury Racing engineered OptiMax 175 Pro XS outboard.

The OptiMax 200XS ROS is the official power of U.I.M. Class 3C offshore racing, a highly competitive single-engine, mono-hull offshore racing class that competes throughout Europe.

The engines will be produced only in the short shaft “SS” 15-inch drive shaft configuration, with the 1.75:1 Sport Master gearcase. Both right-hand and left-hand rotation models will be available. Models are intended for single or twin engine installations. Right-hand rotation models feature a Sport Master gearcase with a cambered skeg – a natural...

Single Engine Keypad Start Provides Extra Security

The Livorsi Single Engine Keypad Start replaces the traditional style ignition key switch while providing an extra measure of security. The keypad uses the latest in vibration resistant circuitry.

This unit allows you to program your very own top secret numeric code (2 to 6 digits in length) to operate accessory functions, single ignition start and stop. The keypad start also features the option to run power to accessory functions when starting the engine, while engine is running and as well as when the engine is off.

Available with black face only and a rim color of your choice.
2 5/8" cutout, 2 3/4" diameter

Part # SEKPS + rim color & style
List price $309

To place an order or for questions please call- 847-752-2700

Refreshed & Rejuvenated
Mercury Racing’s Factory Fresh Service Delivers Unmatched Quality and Value

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Aug. 21, 2009 – Mercury Racing is celebrating the third anniversary of the Factory Fresh engine refresh service for 850 SCi, 1025 SCi, 1075 SCi and 1200 SCi consumer sterndrive engine packages. Numerous options and updates have been made, which result in enhanced quality and unmatched consumer value.

The factory-direct service, based at Mercury Racing’s world headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wis., features a complete inspection and refresh of the engine – from the bare cylinder block through a final power run on a dynamometer.

The Factory Fresh service center is strategically located in Mercury Racing’s 4-Cycle Race Shop, and staffed by the same technicians who built the engine originally. Mercury Racing technicians take the engine down to the bare cylinder block to work their “magic.” In addition to the block, the crankshaft and all...

FOND DU LAC, Wis., July 27, 2009 – Mercury Racing is pleased to announce custom color options are now available for the popular dry-sump NXT1, NXT1 SSM and Six drives and transoms sold as part of a Mercury Racing sterndrive engine package. The eight color options, first available on Mercury Racing sterndrive engines, provide boaters with an ever expanding array of color combinations to complement the dynamic paint schemes offered by today’s performance boat builders.

Drives and transoms can match the color of the engine or be another color altogether. The custom color for transoms and drives must match, i.e., the transoms and drives are painted as a set.

Color options include Mercury Racing Blue Metallic, Dandy Candy Red Metallic, Devil Red-Eye Nonmetallic, Slate Grey Metallic, Fire Orange Pearl, Nanna Yeller Pearl, Hulkin’ Green Pearl and Joyze Poypole Metallic.

Contact your Mercury Racing sterndrive OEM Boat Builder or dealer...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. -- Hi-Performance Marine Solutions is open for business in Panama City, offering the incomparable services of Scott Childs and Jeff Hopper, two of the most respected and experienced marine technicians in the country. Consumers, racers, dealers and boatbuilders are all invited to take advantage of Hi-Perf’s 50-plus years of experience in the marine industry.

The shop specializes in go-fast boats of all types: offshore race boats, poker runners, drag boats, bass boats, SKA boats and tunnel boats. From routine maintenance to complex engine and electronics diagnostics, dial-ins to drive rebuilds, Hi-Perf can do it all. Recreational boats with stubborn problems – or boats just needing a little more speed – can also benefit from a visit to Hi-Perf.

HPMS owner Scott Childs opened the shop after an acclaimed tenure at Mercury Racing X-Site. As the lead technician at X-Site, he headed up Mercury Racing’s research and development endurance testing program, and worked the...

Wins F1-ChampBoat Series Old National Bank Grand Prix
Series’ Inaugural Race in Evansville, Ind.

FOND DU LAC, Wis., June 25, 2009 – Shaun Torrente of Homestead, Fla., captured his second consecutive checkered flag on the 2009 F1-ChampBoat Series after winning the Old National Bank Grand Prix Sunday, June 21, in Evansville, Ind. Torrente also won the pole position on Saturday during qualifying runs for Sunday’s 50-lap final.

Race conditions were extreme with racers and fans enduring 113 degree heat indexes, and the mighty Ohio River playing host to a challenging six turn, 1.25- mile race course. Rough course conditions forced three different racers out of the race, resulting in a total of three restarts within the first 25 laps. The 29-year-old Torrente delivered perfect starts each time – maintaining a 14 second lead over second place finisher and defending series champion, Terry Rinker of Tampa, Fla.

“The boat ran great all day,” said Torrente. “We had...