The new 4 strokes are nice, You can get the "Verado benefits" DTS shifter / Uflex Steering OR Sea Star standard rigged Hydraulic steering. Also the motor can use tradition rigging (like a ProXS) or the Verado items. Mercury really has put a great effort in these engines. I'm sure when its out the 250/300(+) models will be awesome too. I for now still like my Supercharger so I'll be the one who has a Verado pro. L6 motors still the top in my book. However this new (again it was begged for) motor will allow several to benefit from the new 4 stroke power and love it. The looks is NICE in my opinion and the shape is purpose built. If you want to check oil in the boat its very easy and to pull cowling is simply one handed. If you haven't seen it in person what til you can.