THE COMPLETE

PORTABLE PACKAGE

LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONS

YOU GOTTA HEAR THIS

CARRY

NO VIBRATION IS

ON

GOOD VIBRATION

It’s easy to get carried away

6 hp

5 hp

4 hp

FULL-LINE FEATURES

From 6 hp down to 2.5 hp, our features provide better value than other outboards.

6 hp

5 hp

4 hp

with the portable performance

of Mercury FourStrokes

Engine Type:

Weight:

Steering:

Warranty:

Induction:

Shaft Length:

CARB Star Rating:

Single-Cylinder 7.5 cu in (123 cc) 55 lb (25 kg) Tiller Three-year limited, nondeclining factory-backed 2-valve push rod 15" (381 mm), 20" (508 mm) 3

Convenient thumbscrews can be tightened and loosened without extra tools.

Automatic decompression reduces cylinder pressure, making pull-starting a piece of cake.

Thermostatically controlled cooling system keeps the powerhead cool for optimum performance.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

FOR 6 – 4 HP FOURSTROKES

HONDA

32% Less

on average

3.5hp

2.5hp

3.5 hp

2.5 hp

Engine Type:

Weight:

Steering:

Warranty:

Induction:

Shaft Length:

CARB Star Rating:

Single-Cylinder 5.2 cu in (85 cc) 40 lb (18 kg) (15" shaft); 42 lb (19 kg) (20" shaft) Tiller with 360º steeringThree-year limited, nondeclining factory-backed2-valve push rod 15" (381 mm), 20" (508 mm) (1) 3

The 4 hp dual fuel system can run off an integral or remote fuel tank.

Full forward, neutral and reverse shifting delivers unmatched maneuverability.

Through-prop exhaust provides nearly silent operation.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

FOR 3.5 – 2.5 HP FOURSTROKES

Neutral-Forward shifting makes these

outboards easy to start and operate.

360-degree steering allows full thrust and

unmatched maneuverability in all directions,

especially in reverse.

SUZUKI

What’s that? At wide open throttle, Mercury

2.5 hp FourStroke is 82% quieter than Suzuki

2.5 hp four-stroke. Sound good? We thought so.

Underwater exhaust buries the sound providing

near-silent running.

Patented one-piece cylinder block minimizes

noise and vibration.

Water cooling, standard on these outboards,

makes them significantly quieter than other

They’ll never hold you back.

Mercury 2.5 – 6 hp FourStrokes are designed from the

start to be compact, lightweight and easier to carry.

Patented one-piece cylinder block on 2.5 and 3.5 hp engine is incredibly compact and lightweight.

Integrated fuel tank is more convenient than a bulky remote tank.

Ergonomic handle keeps the weight of the engine evenly balanced for easier carrying.

Your steering hand will thank you.

On average, Mercury 3.5 hp FourStroke has 32% less

tiller handle vibration than Honda 2.0 hp four-stroke

and 9% less vibration than Yamaha 2.5 hp four-stroke.

Our easy-to-view oil sight gauge allows you

to check the oil without removing the cowling.

air-cooled outboards.

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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Sources:

Boating® Magazine “Mighty Mites” – February 2007. Test conducted on a 8'6" Mercury 260 RIB using a Mercury 2.5 hp FourStroke and a Suzuki DF-2.55K6 four-stroke.

Mercury Marine Engineering Dept. – February 2005. Test conducted using a Mercury 3.5 hp FourStroke, a Honda 2.0 hp four-stroke and a

Yamaha 2.5 hp four-stroke engine.28

(1) 3.5 only. *Per Engineering Standards Run-Up in Ryds

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