The latest and greatest from VesselView
18 October 2017
With greater visibility and precise, reliable control, the next generation VesselView703 is now available in Australia and New Zealand. Indeed, the VesselView703 delivers improvements across the board. Its SolarMAX high-definition glass touchscreen has wide viewing angles, dimmable lighting and a glare-reducing coating which makes the VV703 easier to read and operate in all conditions –
Verados let the new Fury Dual Console truly shine
10 October 2017
Fitted with twin 225 Mercury Verado outboards, the new Fury 282 Dual Console is better than ever – faster, better balanced and roomier. “Having experienced the difference, the 225 Verados are now definitely our preferred motors on this boat,” said Fury Custom Boats owner/director, Scott Fury. The Dual Console, which attracted plenty of attention at
Mercury engine data now available on your mobile device
12 May 2017
Mercury Marine is pleased to announce the release in Australia and New Zealand of VesselView Mobile. VesselView Mobile provides boaters with SmartCraft engine data on their mobile device including smartphones and tablets. Connect with your engine and be in the know VesselView Mobile operates via a module which is connected into the SmartCraft harness and
Rescue 1 repowered with Mercury FourStroke
27 April 2017
With boats that routinely hit more than 200 km/h, safety is a crucial element of Formula Powerboat Grand Prix racing. That is why new sponsor Mercury Marine is so pleased to help ensure help will be on hand as quickly and dependably as possible. As part of their sponsorship Mercury has repowered the event rescue
Coast Guard Redcliffe saving lives with new Mercury Verados
23 February 2017
Redcliffe Coastguard’s primary rescue vessel is back in the water and keeping people safe in and around Moreton Bay, with a pair of brand new Mercury 300hp Verados providing the power. The boat, a 9.8m Kevlacat best known as RSL Redcliffe, is in great shape having undergone a $200,000 refresh which also included an upgrade to
Mercury men clean up at ABT Costa BREAM Grand Final
14 December 2016
Tournament veteran Warren Carter has beaten the best bream fishers in Australia to win the 2016 Mercury Cup and collect a cheque for $1,000. “I came second last year so it’s definitely nice to go one better, and it was a surprise because it was so close,” Warren said. The Mercury Cup is decided on
Mercury Four-Stroke Helps Break the Around Australia Record
13 December 2016
Mark Ratchford is calling it his ‘huge adventure’ which might be an understatement considering he’s just spent four months on a solo 16,500 km circumnavigation of Australia in a 6.5-metre fishing boat. The well-known Melbourne fishing and charter specialist had to deal with huge seas, high winds, freezing weather, sleep deprivation, and loneliness going around
Mercury Dominant with stunning results at Bridge to Bridge Classic
01 December 2016
Powered by Mercury Racing’s awesome 1650 QC4V power plant, the Merc Force team is still celebrating after claiming Outright honours in this year’s Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic. Owner-driver Don Gulley, observer Kevin Boylan and skiers Kristofer Knights and Jake Tegart covered the 112-kilometre course along the beautiful Hawkesbury River in 38 minutes 46