175-300hp

Efficiency Without Compromise

Take your time on the water to a whole new level. Mercury FourStroke engines deliver unsurpassed power and performance in an efficient, reliable package. Tougher, smaller and lighter than any other four-stroke on the water, built to go the distance on a wide variety of boats and guaranteed to get you the most out of every adventure.

HP / kW
  • 300 / 224
  • 250 / 186
  • 225 / 168
  • 200 / 149
  • 175 / 130
Engine type
  • V-8
  • V-8
  • V-6
  • V-6
  • V-6
MidSection
Displacement (CID/CC)
  • 279 CID
  • 279 CID
  • 209 CID
  • 209 CID
  • 209 CID
Displacement (L)
  • 4.6L
  • 4.6L
  • 3.4L
  • 3.4L
  • 3.4L
Cylinder Configuration
  • V8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves
  • V8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves
  • V6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves
  • V6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves
  • V6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves
Full throttle RPM
  • 5200-6000
  • 5200-6000
  • 5200-6000
  • 5000-5800
  • 5000-5800
Air induction
  • Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
  • Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
  • Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
  • Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
  • Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
Fuel induction system
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
Alternator amp / Watt
  • 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
  • 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
  • 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
  • 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
  • 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
Recommended fuel
  • Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
  • Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
  • Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
  • Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
  • Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
Recommended oil
  • NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
  • NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
  • NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
  • NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
  • NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
Engine protection operator warning system
  • SmartCraft Engine Guardian
  • SmartCraft Engine Guardian
  • SmartCraft Engine Guardian
  • SmartCraft Engine Guardian
  • SmartCraft Engine Guardian
Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
  • Yes
Starting
  • Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
  • Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
  • Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
  • Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
  • Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
Controls
  • Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
  • Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
  • Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
  • Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
  • Remote Mechanical or Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
Steering
  • Hydraulic (standard)
  • Power (optional)
  • Hydraulic (standard)
  • Power (optional)
  • Hydraulic (standard)
  • Power (optional)
  • Hydraulic (standard)
  • Power (optional)
  • Hydraulic (standard)
  • Power (optional)
Shaft length
  • 20″ / 508 mm
  • 25″ / 635 mm
  • 20″ / 508 mm
  • 25″ / 635 mm
  • 30″ / 762 mm
  • 20″ / 508 mm
  • 25″ / 635 mm
  • 30″ / 762 mm
  • 20″ / 508 mm
  • 25″ / 635 mm
  • 20″ / 508 mm
  • 25″ / 635 mm
Gearcase ratio
  • 1.75:1
  • 1.75:1
  • 1.85:1
  • 1.85:1
  • 1.85:1
Dry weight *Lightest model available
  • 527 lbs / 239 kgs
  • 527 lbs / 239 kgs
  • 475 lbs / 216 kgs
  • 475 lbs / 216 kgs
  • 475 lbs / 216 kgs
CARB star rating
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3
Emissions Star Rating
Bore and stroke
  • 3.6″ x 3.4″ / 92 mm x 86 mm
  • 3.6″ x 3.4″ / 92 mm x 86 mm
  • 3.6″ x 3.4″ / 92 mm x 86 mm
  • 3.6″ x 3.4″ / 92 mm x 86 mm
  • 3.6″ x 3.4″ / 92 mm x 86 mm
Ignition
  • SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
  • SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
  • SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
  • SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
  • SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
Fuel system
Cooling system
  • Water-cooled with thermostat
  • Water-cooled with thermostat
  • Water-cooled with thermostat
  • Water-cooled with thermostat
  • Water-cooled with thermostat
Gear shift
  • F-N-R
  • F-N-R
  • F-N-R
  • F-N-R
  • F-N-R
Gearcase options
  • 5.44″
  • 5.44″
  • 4.8″
  • 4.8″
  • 4.8″
Trim system
  • Power trim and tilt
  • Power trim and tilt
  • Power trim and tilt
  • Power trim and tilt
  • Power trim and tilt
Trim positions
Exhaust system
  • Through prop
  • Through prop
  • Through prop
  • Through prop
  • Through prop
Shallow water drive
Shallow water trim range (degrees)
Integrated fuel tank (gal / L)
Remote fuel tank (optional)
Optional fuel tank (gal / L)
Remote fuel tank standard (gal / L)
Counter Rotation
  • Available
  • Available
  • Available
  • Available
Color
  • Cold Fusion White
  • Pearl Fusion White
  • Phantom Black
  • Warm Fusion White
  • Cold Fusion White
  • Pearl Fusion White
  • Phantom Black
  • Warm Fusion White
  • Cold Fusion White
  • Pearl Fusion White
  • Phantom Black
  • Warm Fusion White
  • Cold Fusion White
  • Pearl Fusion White
  • Phantom Black
  • Warm Fusion White
  • Phantom Black
Flush system
Pump type
Impeller diameter
Impeller type
Lubrication system
  • Integrated wet sump
  • Integrated wet sump
  • Integrated wet sump
  • Integrated wet sump
  • Integrated wet sump
Oil Capacity
  • 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
  • 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
  • 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
  • 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
  • 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
Oil Injection
Maximum Trim Range
  • 20° (-6° to 14°)
  • 20° (-6° to 14°)
  • 20° (-6° to 14°)
  • 20° (-6° to 14°)
  • 20° (-6° to 14°)
Maximum Tilt Range
  • 73° (-6° to 67°)
  • 73° (-6° to 67°)
  • 73° (-6° to 67°)
  • 73° (-6° to 67°)
  • 73° (-6° to 67°)