You need a new small outboard? Mercury Marine has just announced new 12.8 cid in-line-two 8.0- and 9.9-hp FourStroke engines, along with a 9.9 ProKicker model. The big news here is that these are EFI engines, providing easy starts, up to 27 percent better fuel economy, smooth running, and eliminating all those ethanol problems that go along with carburetors. These engines are available with either manual or electric start, and the 9.9s can come with remote controls or tillers, and manual or power trim. Tiller models have shifting, throttle, steering, manual tilt, and a stop button that can all be operated with one hand. Powerheads are balanced and vibration- and sound-dampening materials are incorporated to reduce vibration, and there’s a quick-disconnect garden hose flush attachment.
ProKicker models come with a high-thrust four-blade prop and the heavy-duty Command Thrust gearcase, plus power tilt. Weight is 85 pounds for the 9.9 (with manual start/tilt and remote control) and 88 pounds for the 8.0 with a tiller. Price: starting at $2735. Visit Mercury to learn more.
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