Merc's new SHO killer?

[Chuck D]

Hearing that a new 4 stroke design is forthcoming to go head to head with the Yamaha SHO as the Verado is about 100lb heavier than the SHO is apparently. Any truth to this or just the typical dock talk BS from the uninformed?

I will be getting ready to order another boat here pretty soon and may or may not go with the SHO again this time (no decisions made yet) and I'd like to know what's coming down the line from the boys at Merc R&D so I understand my options. Thanks for any info.

[EuropeanAM]

New products are almost always released officially at the Miami Boat Show in February.

Rumors abound.... but I'd recommend watching that event, as I do expect there will developments in this area.

A 150hp 4-stroke model is already listed as being available for pre-orders.

[CoreyJ]

There was a thread on the bass cat section a few months ago after a dealer show, as well as pictures of the boat/motor in question, and its one one of the basscat facebook pages of a Sabre with a prototype Mercury 150 4 stroke.

[azbass]

The Triton website shows one on the back of their 18SE as well

[Tom Rollins]

That looks like a 150 Verado with new graphics.

[azbass]

found this on youtube too:

[bigfish]

Was just watching FLW outdoors and there was an add with the proXS and another 4 stroke proXS but with a little different name, it did not show the HP

[EuropeanAM]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bigfish &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Was just watching FLW outdoors and there was an add with the proXS and another 4 stroke proXS but with a little different name, it did not show the HP</td></tr></table>

See: http://www.mercurymarine.com/which-pro-are-you/

[adchunts]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Tom Rollins &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">That looks like a 150 Verado with new graphics.</td></tr></table>

Not even close. Basscat has discussed this quite a bit on their owners forum. Whole new design.

[EuropeanAM]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by adchunts &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

Whole new design.</td></tr></table>

Correct!

[Chuck D]

So is it lighter too Don?

[FireBassr]

Slightly lighter than the Verado, but still about 125 lbs heavier than the SHO and Pro XS is the way it looks to me.

[Chuck D]

Darnit..... Think they'll do a lightweight one to compete head to head with the Yammie? Would love to buy American again on my next one.

[EuropeanAM]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by FireBassr &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Slightly lighter than the Verado, but still about 125 lbs heavier than the SHO and Pro XS is the way it looks to me. </td></tr></table>

Inaccurate info.

Although I'm certain it will be heavier than the Opti... I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at the final weight when it's released.

Although I can't disclose specifics, this engine will certainly be a suitable contender in the Angling Market.

[btsmbass]

The 3L 4 cyl that merc makes, I believe the tag read 465lbs for the weight. It is about 30lbs heavier than a comparable 150 opti.

[billspence]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by FireBassr &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Slightly lighter than the Verado, but still about 125 lbs heavier than the SHO and Pro XS is the way it looks to me. </td></tr></table>

As Don has said, there are no numbers available on any new line. Not available yet anyway... Keep checking. Will we see a true "game changer"?

[EuropeanAM]

Saw this link to a Mercury Video in another post....

[btsmbass]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by EuropeanAM &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Saw this link to a Mercury Video in another post....




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Great vid!!!

[Fatshaft Merc]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by billspence &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

As Don has said, there are no numbers available on any new line. Not available yet anyway... Keep checking. Will we see a true "game changer"?

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This link says 635lbs for the lightest model 6 cylinder and 510lbs for the 4 cylinder. IMO, that is one ugly freaking motor, almost as ugly as the etec.

http://www.mercurymarine.com/e...roke/

[EuropeanAM]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Fatshaft Merc &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">

This link says 635lbs for the lightest model 6 cylinder and 510lbs for the 4 cylinder. IMO, that is one ugly freaking motor, almost as ugly as the etec.

http://www.mercurymarine.com/e...roke/</td></tr></table>

Dale- did you watch the video? Your link above is for a completely different engine series (the Verado, which has been out since 2005).

We're talking about a COMPLETELY different engine here... it's not even listed on Mercury's site currently.

Here's some more information on this engine: http://features.boats.com/boat...ebuts/