It’s landed - the new Verado 350 SCi at SCIBS

by Mercury Marine on 18 May 2009 Mercury Outboard’s all-new Verado 350 SCi has hit Australian shores and will be on display at this year’s Boat Shows, starting with the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (21-24 May).

This superb in-line six-cylinder outboard has been built to provide speed-lovers with more power and better performance than any comparable engine – and it does just that.

The thrilling Verado 350 SCi is now available in Australia and New Zealand with a limited two-year warranty. The 25' and 30' versions are on sale through all Mercury Outboard dealers, with the 20' model available from authorised Mercury Racing Dealers only.

'We’ve had a lot of interest in this engine because of the rave reviews it’s received,' said Ken Evans, Director of Outboards.

'It’s a high-performance engine that’s got it all, so you can be sure it’s going to be one of the stand out items at Sanctuary Cove.'

Combining the brains of Verado with the brawn of Mercury Racing, the new Verado 350 SCi exceeds expectations in product quality, reliability and performance.

The engine’s 2.6-litre supercharged engine features electronically controlled sequential multi-port fuel injection, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cam design, a charge-air cooler and electronic boost bypass control.

The new top cowl design, with fresh air intakes on the top and front, helps maintain consistent engine operating temperatures by circulating cool air around the powerhead and associated components. The cowl design also channels fresh air directly to the supercharger thereby improving power and performance.

The Verado 350 SCi is super-reliable, with the strength, toughness and durability recreational boaters and offshore sport anglers demand.

An all-new sand-cast driveshaft housing has been created for enhanced durability. Stainless steel guide plates with fibre wear pads and high-performance engine mounts enhance engine stability at high speeds.

A brand new, hydrodynamic gearcase has also been added to handle the engine’s high torque and power output.

And there’s no need to worry about noise. Patented sound-dampening technology means this high performance outboard is remarkably quiet.

The Verado 350 SCi also comes with SmartStart - all you have to do is turn the key and release, and the engine will start automatically.

Electro-hydraulic power steering and SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) provide for an exceptionally smooth and responsive driving experience combined with sports car-like handling and performance.

More at www.mercurymarine.com.au