Upgrade your game ahead of the peak fishing season
THE run-off season is a great time to upgrade your fishing game, and Boatland Winnellie has a range of options for keen fishos, including the latest stock from Mercury Marine.
Mercury Marine is adding to its already incredible range of world leading FourStroke outboards, with the introduction of its ultra-lightweight and reliable 15 and 20hp EFI FourStroke platform.
In addition, Mercury is proud to launch its innovative new Multi-Function Tiller Handle, the world’s first portable outboard tiller that offers true ambidextrous operation.
Designed for all comers — anglers, recreational family boaters and commercial operators — Mercury’s latest outboard features battery-free EFI for fast, reliable starting, instant throttle response and better overall performance.
It is also among the lightest engine of its class on the market, improving acceleration, top speed and handling.
On top of all that, it delivers exceptional fuel economy.
Like all its siblings in Mercury’s FourStroke outboard portfolio, the new 15 and 20hp EFI is designed with ease of maintenance in mind.
Its clean, no-drip, no-spill oil drain system, freshwater flushing attachment and water separating fuel filter makes this one of the most user-friendly outboards on the water today.
Senior Director of Engine Products Nicholas Webb said they were very excited to announce the new 15 and 20hp EFI Four-Stroke outboard platform.
“This is an engine that is easy to-start, lightweight and fuel-efficient,” he said. “Our goal is to develop an intuitive product that enhances true customer boating experience.”
This lightweight outboard platform starts at just 45 kilos, some 13 per cent lighter than the platform it replaces, and comparable to the existing 2 stroke model in Mercury’s outboard line-up. The new 15 EFI FourStroke outboard is also available in ProKicker models and SeaPro commercial models. Pricing and a complete model list will be available in early 2018 with the release of this new platform.
The most exciting new feature Mercury has developed for the new 15 and 20hp EFI FourStroke platform is the MultiFunction Tiller Handle.
Traditionally, tiller handles are mounted on the port side of outboard motors for left-hand operation. However, Mercury research found that a signifi- cant percentage of boaters prefer right-hand control. Therefore, Mercury has created a new centre mounted tiller that is adjustable horizontally — up to 18 degrees to either port or starboard. The throttle grip rotation is reversible to provide an intuitive and comfortable boating experience, regardless of driving-hand preference. The tiller handle is also adjustable vertically, from -5 degrees to +10 degrees, for easy reach at the most comfortable height for the operation. As well, there’s a tilt lock feature that locks the tiller angle at 73 degrees. Intuitive touch points on the Multi- Function Tiller Handle include the forward mounted shift lever and stop button integrated into the throttle grip for easy reach. Power Tilt, on select models, allows for effortless engine tilting in shallow water or when trailering.
“This all-new, proprietary tiller handle is adjustable in ways never seen before on portable outboards,” Mr Webb said. “Put simply, it’s extremely user-friendly. It can be set up for right or left-hand operation and the vertical down stop is adjustable to accommodate different body frames and boat layouts to enhance your boating experience.”