Question

A Mercury outboard used to be an engine that wouldn't last. Has that changed?

Answer 1

I just bought a 40 Merc 4 stroke.  I was impressed with the dealer, the warranty and the new information on the engines.  I bet my money on it.

Answer 2

I would say yes. I have a dive inflatabkr,Achilles, with a  1994 40hp on it. I went out last weekenf on the North coast of California and it runs like a raoed ape!!! My friends askex if i was wide open, i answered with opening the throttle to full snd the boat shot  forward. To say the leese, we were all impressed !!

Answer 3

I've had two Mercurys.

A 10hp two stroke.

A 115hp four stroke.

Both were dependable and easy to work on.

Early on, my dealer said he would have 80% less engine repair business if people flushed their outboards and ran them out of gas. This step became more important with the addition of ethanol to gasoline.