Posted on 2/28/2019
Mercury Marine introduced at the Miami International Boat Show a version of its supercharged V-6 400-hp Verado outboard for production boats. Though the hand-built Mercury Racing Verado 400R is designed for maximum performance, the new version will be built on the production line and have more features targeted for pleasure boats.
For example, the 400R has a maximum rpm rating of 7,000 rpm, but the Verado 400 is rated for a maximum of 6,800 rpm. The 350-hp Verado peaks at 6,400 rpm. The non-racing engine is designed to run on 89-octane gas, but Mercury Racing recommends 91 octane for the the 400R.
“We got to the point where we can take everything that’s on a 350 Verado and put it on a 400,” Mer...