New Mercury Verado 350: Video

Mercury Marine has introduced the Mercury Verado 350hp outboard engine  at the 2015 Miami International Boat Show in Miami, Florida.

The Verado 350 is now the most powerful engine in Mercury’s Verado family of four- and six-cylinder supercharged FourStroke outboards from 175hp to 350hp.

The engine utilises the same six-cylinder 2.6L supercharged block as the existing Verado 300hp. There's also a new Mercury Racing Verado 400R variant revving a bit harder and putting out 400hp.

You can see the video for both engines at:

"We’re proud to introduce the next evolution of this market-leading outboard series, the innovative and powerful Verado 350," said John Pfeifer, President of Mercury Marine.

"Whether it’s installed in single or multiple-engine configurations, the Verado 350  delivers everything  performance-minded boaters and anglers demand."

Built on Mercury’s proven supercharged inline six-cylinder Verado outboard engine, the Verado 350 delivers unsurpassed speed and overall performance without sacrificing durability and cruise fuel economy, the big American outboard builder says

According to Mercury test results, the Verado 350, which can operate on 89 octane gas with 91 octane recommended for full performance, provides up to 10 percent greater fuel economy than competitive outboards. That translates into 100 miles or more in additional range per fill-up and hundreds of dollars saved at the pump each year, claims Merc.

LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN
The 'secret' to the Verado 350’s performance and fuel economy begins with its lightweight, compact design. Weighing 303kg, this engine is some 43kg lighter than the nearest four-stroke competitor.

The superior torque across the operating range creates "rocket-like holeshot, faster top-end speed and a best-in-class driving experience," claims Mercury.

SUPERCHARGER POWER
The Verado 350’s new cold-air intake system is designed to collect cool, fresh air from outside the cowl and deliver it efficiently to the supercharger. Its larger, straighter airflow path was engineered to create less-turbulent airflow.

The water-cooled supercharger delivers greater boost by utilising water from the engine cooling system to provide a cooling jacket around the supercharger components, thereby reducing the work required to compress the air induction and increasing overall durability.

The top cowl’s unique labyrinth design keeps the powerhead dry, while the styled vented flywheel cover allows engine heat to dissipate more easily, improving the overall efficiency and durability of the engine and its components.

OFFSHORE ENGINEERING
Optimised guide plates maximise driver handling at high speeds, providing greater confidence when you’re running hard and fast.

Verado’s robust and proven (5.44-inch-diameter) gearcase is built to handle offshore seas and to provide extra lift for longer, heavier centre-console and walk-around boats.

Gears are precision-machined at Mercury Marine to ensure the highest levels of quality and durability.

Mercury’s specially formulated lower-gear lubrication for the Verado 350 reduces lube temperature and increases gearcase efficiency, which translates into more propshaft horsepower and better performance. It also means lower maintenance and longer engine life.

CHARGING GRUNT
Verado 350 not only is more powerful, it also makes more power, says Mercury Marine.

The exclusive Idle Charge system adaptively increases engine rpm at low speeds when battery voltage is low. This provides additional current for increased 'house' loads caused by today’s integrated navigation equipment, and ensures that operators always have the power necessary to maintain safe operation.

VERADO ASSETS
Like its Verado siblings, the new 350 is compatible with Mercury’s SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) system, which offers smooth, instantaneous, quiet shifting and ultra-responsive throttle control. Operators also are assured a quiet ride by the inherently balanced inline six-cylinder Verado engine with its Advanced Mid Section (AMS) design, which virtually eliminates vibration in the boat.

Mercury claims its Verado is the easiest four-stroke outboard to maintain on the market today. Verado outboards come standard with Mercury’s exclusive lifetime maintenance-free valve train, which means owners never have to take their engine in for pricey valve-lash adjustments. In addition, the maintenance label under the cowl outlines the maintenance schedule at 100- and 300-hour intervals and provides a QR code that links to additional information about your Verado 350, as well as brief maintenance "How To" videos.

JOYSTICK PILOTING
Verado 350 is available with Joystick Piloting for Outboards as well as Skyhook and VesselView. With a simple push or twist of a joystick you can manoeuvre a boat in virtually any direction – sideways, diagonally or spinning on its axis.

Merc says you can easily can control dual, triple or quad Verado 250hp, 300hp or 350hp outboards, even in challenging wind and current conditions.

This joystick system integrates seamlessly with SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) and electro­ hydraulic power steering, while standard integrated autopilot provides Auto Heading and Waypoint Sequencing.

Skyhook, the digital GPS positioning system, holds the boat in position for fishing or waiting for bridges to open. VesselView engine-information systems allow you to make the most of your time on the water.

CORROSION PROTECTION
Every Verado engine comes with Mercury’s class-leading corrosion protection, utilising low-copper aluminum silicon alloys, and its high-tech paint system, which features irridite metal prep and sealing, electro-deposition paint (EDP) priming and powder-paint top coat. Peace of mind is standard, thanks to Mercury’s industry-exclusive three-year limited corrosion warranty.

BLACK AND WHITE
The Verado 350 offers owners the ability to personalise their engines with custom colors, including standard Phantom Black, Cold Fusion White and Warm Fusion White, which will complement almost any boat color type or style.

Specifications Mercury Verado 350 SCI
HP/KW: 350/257.43 kw
Full throttle: 6200-6800rpm
Engine type: Inline 6-cylinder
Displacement: 2.6L, 2598cc
Air-induction system: Supercharged with Cold Air Intake and charge air cooling and electronic boost pressure control
Fuel system: Sequential Multi-Post Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel type: Recommended Unleaded 91 Octane, Minimum Unleaded 89 Octane
Starting: Electric (Turn-key) with SmartStart
Exhaust: Through Prop
Engine management: SmartCraft Engine Guardian
Shaft length: 20in, 35in, 30in
Min, centreline mounting distances: 26 inches
Counter-rotation: On XL and XXL models
Gear ratio: 1.75:1
Alternator: 70A/882W (Belt-Drive)
Dry weight: 300kg
Steering: Electro-hydraulic power steering, plus Joystick Piloting for Outboards
Colours: Phantom Black, Cold Fusion White
Warranty: 3+2 Years available