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60 hp EFI BigFoot

Superior power, efficiency

and performance maximize

your boating pleasure

50 hp EFI BigFoot

40 hp EFI BigFoot

HAVE BOATLOADS OF FUN

POWER THAT AIMS TO PLEASE

Make the most of your time on the water with Mercury FourStrokes’ best-in-class performance.

In-line engine design is inherently smooth for

refined power and performance.

STEP UP

TO BIGFOOT

Big-time power. With a longer design and bigger components,

Mercury BigFoot was made specifically to deliver the type of

power, thrust and control that wider, heavier boats demand.

WHY CHOOSE FOUR- STROKE

OVER TWO - STROKE?

60 hp EFI BigFoot

50 hp EFI BigFoot

Mercury 50 hp EFI FourStroke vs. a Conventional 50 hp Two-Stroke

40 hp EFI BigFoot

60 hp EFI

Engine Type:

Weight:

Steering:

Warranty:

In-line 4 60.8 cu in (995 cc)

247 lb (112 kg), 260 lb (118 kg)(40 EFI BF)

Remote or tiller; Remote (BF) or tiller kitThree-year limited, nondeclining factory-backed

A single overhead cam configuration and long-

stroke design increase torque for excellent

acceleration, even with heavy loads.

Power trim and tilt allows you to maximize

The BigFoot Difference

(Green shaded areas represent prop and gearcase advantages)

50 hp EFI

40 hp EFI

40 hp Manual

Induction:

Shaft Length:

CARB Star Rating:

2-valve single overhead cam design 20" (508 mm), 25" (635 mm)(60 EFI BF)

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your boat’s performance quickly and easily.

A NO-BRAINER

Easy to enjoy. Easy on the environment.

COST SAVINGS

At cruise, EFI FourStroke is

39% more fuel-efficient.

CLEANER

60 – 40 hp FourStrokes tout

an environmentally friendly

CARB three-star ultra-low

FOURSTROKE PERFORMANCE

Experience better fuel efficiency,

reduced emissions and a

smoother ride, without sacrificing

60 hp EFI

50 hp EFI

40 hp EFI

40 hp

Engine Type:In-line 4 60.8 cu in (995 cc) In-line 3 45.6 cu in (747 cc)

Weight:247 lb (112 kg) 216 lb (98 kg)204 lb (93 kg)

Steering: Remote or tiller kit Tiller

Warranty: Three-year limited, nondeclining factory-backed

Induction: 2-valve single overhead cam design

New Precision Engineered Shift system delivers smooth shifting for an improved driving experience.

Through-prop exhaust delivers quiet, smoke- free operation.

EFI improves fuel flow control and efficiency. Less fuel consumed is good news for the environment.

CONFIDENCE COMES STANDARD

Worry-free, maintenance-free, hassle-free. It’s easy to relax with durable, reliable Mercury FourStrokes.

20% larger prop

increases control especially at low speeds.

Taller gearcase

puts the prop deeper, below turbulent water,

for improved performance.

A low 2.33:1 gear ratio

FourStroke offers 63 more miles

(101 km) of range per 21-gallon

(80-liter) tank.

Over five years, 50 hp FourStrokes

could save you nearly US $1,300

on fuel and oil alone.

FourStrokes cost less to maintain

thanks to the proven EFI system,

longer spark life and none of the

gumming, decarbonization or ring-

and-cylinder issues of carbureted

two-strokes.

emissions rating.

EFI improves fuel flow

control and overall efficiency.

Exceptional fuel economy

decreases the impact on the

environment.

power or performance.

At top speed, Mercury 50 hp

FourStroke was nearly 1.5 mph

(1.9 kmh) faster and within

2.8 seconds of its sister two-stroke

from 0 – 20 mph (0 – 32 kmh).

Through-prop exhaust is smoke-

free and up to 30% quieter than

a conventional two-stroke.

Shaft Length: 15" (381 mm)(40 EFI, 40), 20" (508 mm)

CARB Star Rating: 3

For info on our EFI 40 hp

FourStroke Jet model see page 31.

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Source: Mercury Marine Engineering Dept. – October 2005. Test conducted on a 17' aluminum bass boat using a Mercury 50 hp EFI

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FourStroke and a Mercury 50 hp two-stroke. Assumptions: Engines are run at 100 hours per year over five years. Price of gas is

 

 

US $4.00 per gallon/ US $1.06 per liter.

More stainless steel parts, hard anodizing and an exclusive multistep paint process provide corrosion protection so good we guarantee it.

EFI delivers consistent, surefire starting and performance under all conditions.

delivers thrust and maneuverability that

big loads demand.

Oversized Antiventilation Plate

Oversized design prevents air from being drawn

into the prop, which increases efficiency.

SEE WHAT MAKES MERCURY FOURSTROKES A POPULAR SOURCE OF RECREATIONAL POWER

For head-to-head engine tests,

boater interviews and other videos,

Go to MercuryMarine.com

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