Mercury Marine 90-850416009 OT H I N G C O M PA R E S To O P T I M a, Stronger from the Start

N OT H I N G C O M PA R E S

TO O P T I M A X

250 hp 225 hp 200 hp

STRONGER FROM THE START

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OptiMax is the world’s best-selling,

most powerful and most fuel-efficient

Direct Injected engine

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V6 (60º vee) 185 cu in (3032 cc) 505 lb (229 kg) (250), 497 lb (225 kg) (200, 225) Remote or big tiller kit Three-year limited, nondeclining factory-backed 2-stage direct fuel injected 20" (508 mm),(1) 25" (635 mm), 30" (762 mm)(2) Available on 25" (CXL) and 30" (CXXL) models 3 (250) 2 (200, 225)

The smaller the fuel particle the better the combustion. Our Direct Injection system sends a mist of microscopic, atomized fuel and air particles directly into the cylinder. Eighty-nine times smaller than the diameter of a human hair, these fuel particles burn quicker, cleaner and more completely producing fewer emissions, better fuel economy and more responsive performance.

A LEGEND IN THE MAKING

Durable, reliable and virtually maintenance-free, OptiMax is the most proven DI engine

in the marine industry.

•Rated highest in customer satisfaction three years running.

•Best-selling DI outboard on the market.

225 hp

200 hp

YAMAHA

VMAX

EVINRUDE

KISS THE GAS STATION GOOD-BYE

E-TEC

Complete coverage. Every Mercury outboard comes with a three-year limited, factory-backed nondeclining warranty and a three-year limited corrosion failure warranty (excluding Mercury Racing and two-stroke outboards).

More fuel-efficient than other two-strokes, OptiMax pays you back.

•DI system creates better fuel-and-air atomization

so every drop of fuel is combusted more consistently and completely.

•OptiMax air compressor delivers a steady charge of cooled air for maximum combustion efficiency and lower emissions.

It pays to run with OptiMax.

Mercury OptiMax 200 hp saves up to US $2,710 at

the pump over five years compared to other outboards.

•Exclusive deflector-shaped pistons direct fuel-air charge to the spark plug for more miles per gallon.

•OptiMax air compressor delivers a steady charge of cooled air for maximum combustion efficiency.

Remarkable range. At cruise, OptiMax

200 hp produces 32% better fuel efficiency

than Evinrude 200 hp E-TEC HO.

•Proven DI system boasts the industry’s most efficient fuel-and-air atomization.

•Unique combustion chambers promote maximum efficiency for greater savings.

Lose the weight. Mercury OptiMax 225 hp is the lightest

two-stroke in its class. It’s 42 lb lighter (19 kg) than Yamaha VMAX

225 HPDI and 21 lb (9.5 kg) lighter than Evinrude E-TEC 225 hp.

•Compact 60-Degree V6 Block gives you tons of power and acceleration without the bulk.

•Having the perfect balance of power and weight makes a huge difference in terms of overall performance.

		FAST FACTS
		The other guys can’t compete with OptiMax
	We’re everywhere. Mercury has the largest marine dealer network	acceleration or top speed.
	in the world. So no matter where you are, you’ll always have a trained	• Two-stage DI system provides a consistent supply
	Mercury technician close by for expert service and support.	of atomized fuel and air for lightning-fast holeshot.
	Source: Bass & Walleye Boats magazine “Six Hundred Horse Stampede” – December 2005.	• The lightest 3-liter two-stroke in its class, OptiMax
	Tests conducted on a 20' bass boat with Mercury OptiMax 200 hp, an Evinrude 200 hp E-TEC HO and Yamaha 200 hp HPDI® VMAX.®	delivers the perfect balance of power and weight
	Assumptions: Engines are run 100 hours per year over five years; price of gas is US $4.00 per gallon/ US $1.06 per liter.
16	Source: Weight comparison based on published data for Yamaha 225 3.3L VMAX Series 2 indicated on Yamaha-motor.com and specifications	thanks to its compact 60-Degree V6 Block.
	indicated for Evinrude 225 hp E-TEC within 2009 Evinrude brochure.
	(1) Not available on 250 hp model. (2) Not available on 200 hp model.	16

“It’s got a great holeshot.

You can absolutely feel the power.”

– William L.

DISCOVER WHY MORE BOATERS CHOOSE OPTIMAX OVER OTHER DI ENGINES

For head-to-head engine tests,

boater interviews and other videos,

Go to MercuryMarine.com

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