The industry’s first steerable gearcase on an outboard pivots independently underwater while the engine’s powerhead remains in a space saving fixed position.The industry’s first two speed automatic transmission for an outboard optimizes engine rpm according to workload, facilitating powerful acceleration and highly efficient performance at cruise.The world’s first V12 outboard, the 600hp Verado engine features a naturally aspirated, large displacement, quad cam powerhead that generates impressive torque to get heavy boats out of the hole and on plane quickly, and to accelerate up to rated speed rapidly.Groundbreaking product innovations include the following: This allows for a wider turning arc (45-degrees) when using Joystick and also allows the engines to be mounted closer together (27-inch on center minimum recommended mounting). The gearcase of the Mercury Marine V12 Verado turns…not the entire engine.
From the helm, running both dockside and on open water, the V12-600 delivers a feeling of authority that is not matched by any other outboard we’ve tested.Ĭheck out this short preview video we created, read the official press release below, and look for our complete review of the Mercury V12 Verado coming next week. With dual contra-rotating propellers, a steerable gearcase, a two-speed transmission, 7.6 liters of displacement and 12 cylinders arranged vertically, the V12-600 provides thrilling performance with smoother and quieter operation than any other large outboard engine we’ve run. Based on that on-water experience, I believe this new Mercury engine will change the landscape of large outboard boats. These ranged from a 40-foot bowrider to a 46-foot center console to a 50-foot cruiser. The outboard will be available this spring.BoatingLab Director, Randy Vance, and myself, had the opportunity to run Mercury Marine’s new 600-hp, V12 Verado outboard aboard a test fleet of six different boats at the fabled Lake X test center. The 600-hp Verado is available in several colors, including Phantom Black and three shades of white – Pearl Fusion White, Cold Fusion White, and Warm Fusion White. “We like to think of it as less a fighter jet and more like a corporate jet.” “We made it a little softer, more luxe vs the older aggressive look,” said David Foulkes, the CEO of Brunswick (Mercury’s corporate parent). With the new 600, Mercury kept the same general look of previous Verado models, but with some crucial updates. By comparison, Mercury’s 450-hp Verado weighs 689 pounds. There’s nothing else like the V12 Verado outboard in the marketplace today.” It’s durable, reliable, and easy to maintain. “It’s so smooth and quiet that you can have a conversation while the engines are running. “It’s incredibly fuel efficient, so boaters can go farther and stay out longer,” Drees said. The company says it also is fuel efficient throughout the speed range. The new four-stroke Mercury has a naturally aspirated, large-displacement, quad-cam powerhead that delivers a lot of torque to get a boat up on plane quickly, and then to accelerate to higher speeds. “The V12 Verado outboard is Mercury’s answer.” “With boats continuing to grow bigger and performance expectations continuing to rise, boaters have been asking for a better, more capable high-horsepower solution to meet their needs,” said Chris Drees, president of Mercury Marine. Decreasing the number of engines opens up more space, lowers the cost of maintenance and provides greater fuel efficiency.
But now manufacturers can mount fewer outboards on a cruising boat to deliver the same – or better – performance than they could achieve with a larger number of smaller horsepower powerplants. In the past few years, outboards have become increasingly popular in the cruising boat market. With four of the new 600-hp outboards, the Formula hit a top speed of 70 mph with three, the Tiara topped out at just over 60 mph. Several boat companies have already designed boats around the new outboards, including the Formula 500 SSC and the Tiara 48 LS. The 7.6 liter Verado also has the first two-speed automatic transmission on an outboard, optimizing engine rpm depending on the workload, providing both faster acceleration and more efficient cruising performance. Mercury says the gear case rotates 45 degrees side to side, about 15 degrees more than a conventional outboard The world’s first V12, the new Mercury Verado also has the first steerable gearcase on an outboard it pivots independently underwater while the engine remains fixed, providing more room for multi-engine applications and a wider steering angle for agile maneuvering. Mercury just introduced its new V12, 600-hp giant outboard, a move that will surely cause more cruising boat owners to choose outboard performance.
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