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175-300hp

No Sacrifices, No Compromises, No Apologies

Reliability, flexibility, power and efficiency – all within your reach. Backed by decades of marine power innovation and product leadership, Mercury V8 and V6 FourStroke outboards deliver legendary performance and forward-thinking technology. FourStroke outboards are built for any body of water and a wide variety of boats.

Engine Specifications by Horsepower

Horsepower 300 200 175
Engine type V8 V6 V6
Displacement (CID/CC) 279 CID 3.4L 209 CID
Displacement (L) 4.6L V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves 3.4L
Cylinder Configuration V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves V-6 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 24-valves
Full throttle RPM 5200-6000 5000-5800 5000-5800
Alternator amp / Watt 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge 85-amp (1071 Watt) with Idle Charge
Starting Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Electric Start with SmartStart Protection Electric Start with SmartStart Protectio
Steering Hydraulic (standard)
Power (optional)
Big Tiller (optional)
Hydraulic (standard)
Joystick Piloting for Outboards
Power (optional)
Big Tiller (optional)
Hydraulic (standard)
Power (optional)
Shaft length 20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
20" / 508 mm
25" / 635 mm
Gearcase ratio 1.75:1 1.85:1 1.85:1
Dry weight *Lightest model available 527 lbs / 239 kgs 475 lbs / 216 kgs 475 lbs / 216 kgs
Trim system Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt Power trim and tilt