MERCUR Leading name in tournament-tested
It’s small wonder that Mercury Marine has been a dominant force for decades at the highest levels of tournament fishing. Mercury’s dedication to performance, durability and fuel economy speaks for itself in conditions where the motor frequently plays a key role in winning or losing
Whether it’s in the raw torture-test environment of an offshore kingfish tournament or the high-pressure demand of the Bassmaster Classic – where 9 of the past 11 winners have been powered by Mercury outboards – the Mercury family
of motors is truly tournament tested. In fact, Mercury is an official engine
sponsor of the three largest bass-tournament associations in North America, and is a leading engine sponsor in saltwater tournaments as well. Not only does Mercury build high- performing engines that shine in the world of competitive angling, Mercury also provides world-class service at hundreds of tournaments. If you’re an avid angler, you might think, “Just
give me the biggest, baddest, fastest engine and propeller that money can buy so I will beat my competition to the best fishing spot!”
That’s not always appropriate for everyone,
according to the experts at Mercury Marine. Different boats call for different engines, and different engines require different props to maximize performance. Mercury gurus recommend you evaluate several factors when selecting an outboard motor and corresponding props – everything from the type of boat you have and how you will use it. We asked Jim Hergert, 18-year veteran with
Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S.A., what are the most important elements in choosing an outboard. Jim says: “Selecting the right engine is extremely
important to ensure that boat and motor packages perform safely and properly.” “Generally speaking, there are two types of
powerboats: displacement hulls and planing hulls. Displacement hulls are designed to push
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