Saving lives at notorious Jumpinpin Bar
Powered by two Mercury 150hp SeaPro FourStrokes, the new Noosa Cat 2400 operated by the Jacobs Well Volunteer Marine Rescue squadron is already saving lives … literally. “It’s an outstanding boat and it’s already saved four lives on Jumpinpin Bar; it got blooded very quickly,” said Captain John Jacobsen, the…
Merc Force does it again – shatters record in annual Bridge to Bridge ski classic
Merc Force has started the new ski race season just like it finished the old – standing atop the podium – after cutting some 26 seconds off the record to claim outright honours in the Sydney Bridge to Bridge classic for the second straight year. Averaging more than 170 km/h,…
The all new Mercury 15/20hp EFI FourStroke outboard
Mercury Marine is adding to its already incredible range of world leading FourStroke outboards, with the introduction of its ultra-lightweight and reliable 15 and 20hp EFI FourStroke platform. In addition, Mercury is proud to launch its innovative new Multi-Function Tiller Handle, the world’s first portable outboard tiller that offers true…
The latest and greatest from VesselView
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…
Verados let the new Fury Dual Console truly shine
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…
Stunning Mercury reliability drives Queensland canal fleet
Blazing sun or sheeting rain, the Gold Coast’s signature canals have to be constantly maintained and much of that work falls to Wingbrook Marine. With a fleet of four specialist craft – punts and a barge which can each cover up to 80 kilometres a day – the Wingbrook team…
Fishing phenomenon Al McGlashan joins Mercury
Fishing phenomenon Al McGlashan is the latest big name angler to join the Mercury Pro team. Like millions of other Australians, Al fishes from the back of his trailer boat. Unlike the rest of us, Al does it for about 180 days a year and has earned a global reputation…
Luke Ryans Northern expedition – Verado does it with ease
Chasing Giant Trevally for two weeks off W.A.’s Pilbara coast, adventure angler Luke Ryan has pushed his Mercury Verado harder than ever before and it’s passed every test. Luke gave his 300hp Verado an 850-nautical mile workout after loading his Haines Hunter 680 Patriot with more than a tonne of…
She Fishes - Chloe Laurence picks Mercury FourStroke
Chloe Laurence is having a great time – breaking down stereotypes while doing what she loves. A talented fisher with numerous tournament wins to her name, Chloe is helping to eliminate the myth that fishing’s just “a bloke’s sport” while encouraging everyone to try throwing in a line. “It started…