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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OptiMax 150 ProXS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All-new OptiMax 150 ProXS - more speed, less fuel Mercury is proud to announce its all-new OptiMax 150 ProXS - the latest addition to the industry's best line-up of performance direct-injected outboards. Just like the rest of the ProXS range, the new 150 delivers on the OptiMax promise of higher top speed, increased acceleration and enhanced boat performance. It's also been given a VELS 3-STAR rating for ultra-low emissions. In testing, the 150 ProXS more than lives up to its name. Compared to the competitors' high output 150 engines, the ProXS is almost 8 km/h faster at top speed. Compared to the standard 150 OptiMax, the 150 ProXS delivers another 4 km/h at top speed while still producing the blistering hole shot associated with all OptiMax engines. Impressively, this improved performance does not burn more fuel. The 150 ProXS boasts better fuel economy than the competition throughout the power band - but especially at cruise speed - which means more time on the water. At just 195 kilograms, the 150 ProXS is a lightweight with its 2.5 litre, V-6 design delivering an outstanding power-to-weight ratio. Available in both 20" (L) and 25" (XL) shaft lengths, it's the ideal choice for a wide range of fishing and recreational applications. The 150 ProXS is an outstanding choice for boaties looking to re-power and move up from their current 150 / 170hp carburettor or EFI engine. Not only will the OptiMax 150 ProXS deliver massively improved performance, its mechanical throttle and shift controls means the cost of re-powering is kept down. Engines used for recreational purposes (Non Racing) are covered by Mercury's fantastic 3+2=5 Year Warranty. All engines are also protected by Mercury's 3 Year Corrosion Warranty - something no other marine engine manufacturer







Verado Leaves the Opposition for Dead

Aussie tournament angler, Kris “Pup” Hickson, has yet another way to beat the competition – a top speed of 113 km/h! Kris, from Taree, has a 175 Mercury Verado outboard on the back of his Stratos 285 XL so he’s always been quick, but his dad Jim recently stepped it up. “We were running a 25 pitch prop and kept hitting the rev limiter so we tried a 26 which didn’t make much difference so we put on a 27 and the boat just took off,” Jim said. “I couldn’t believe it. The revs just kept increasing. When I saw that it was almost hitting the limiter with a 27 prop I knew we had a fast motor.” What makes the Verado’s top speed even more impressive is that the boat is in full competition trim. “I think if we took the batteries and all the gear out we could hit 75 miles an hour (121 km/h),” Jim said. “It’s mind blowing. I’m not sure people realise the full potential of these engines. Nobody is running with us anymore in our horsepower range, they turn away. They don’t want to play,” Jim laughed. And the speed’s not down to a special racing prop - Jim’s running a standard Mercury 4-blade Trophy Plus. It’s the icing on the cake for Kris, who’s had a great season so far. He’s concentrating solely on bream this year and has been in the Top 10 in most of the events he’s entered. Economical And to further prove the excellence of Mercury’s Verado technology, the same set up which is providing Kris with such speed is also delivering brilliant fuel economy. “He went cruising on Sydney Harbour recently at about 38 miles an hour (60 km/h) and noticed he was only using five gallons (19 litres) an hour, which is very, very good,” Jim said. “It means that social fishing is now economical, you can afford to go out for a day on the water.”

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