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Mercury makes some of the best outboard motors for boat owners in Florida. The brand is renowned for providing efficient, reliable power that rejuvenates any vessel. The brand produces a wide variety of options to fit any type of boat and your specific desires for engine strength, among other qualities.

The best outboard motor manufacturers in the world are constantly innovating to create the best products available while staying compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is great news for boaters, who can harness powerful performance while also limiting their environmental impact. There are tons of great options when you shop from reliable manufacturers, and we’ve highlighted five of the best to help point you in the right direction.

Choosing a motor for your boat is a big deal because it becomes the heart and soul of every trip to the lake or ocean that you make. Here is what you need to know to make the right choice between Mercury outboard and inboard motors:

The difference between outboard and inboard motors is where they’re contained on the boat. Inboard motors are inside the hull and are common on large ships. Outboard engines go directly on the back of the boat to offer propulsion and are the most common solution for small watercraft. Over the course of our long experience with new and used boat sales, service, parts, and rentals, we’ve identified five key tips for anyone who’s searching for a new boat engine.

Mercury started as a small machine shop in 1939 and has been making world-class engines ever since. This brand gives boaters the best of both worlds. Mercury continues to stand by the main engineering principles that made them successful, but they also know when to leave tradition in their wake. The brand constantly innovates and is always finding ways to increase their already legendary toughness and durability.

Nautical Ventures is the place to shop for everything from Kayaks to Cruise Ships. Whether you are a paddle sport hobbyist, a pleasure boater, a large yacht owner, or a megayacht captain, Nautical Ventures provides recreational marine enthusiasts with a full range of outboard engines for your boat, tender, kayak, solo skiff, even for your SUP. Our North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and Dania Beach stores offer top outboard engine brands such as Yamaha, Mercury, Evinrude, Tohatsu and Torqeedo outboard engines.

When it comes to performance, a Pro XS gets you there like no other outboard. Maybe it’s the lightning-quick acceleration, the class-leading top speed, the legendary reliability, the superior fuel efficiency, or all of the above. Pro XS - the most serious outboard on the water for the most serious fishermen on the water. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury VeradoPro XS headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Pro XS models: 

Some call it a two-stroke. Some call it direct injection. Others simply call it the best-performing outboard on the water. From the rocket hole-shots to the unmatched top end, OptiMax sets the standard for power, acceleration, and fuel economy. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury OptiMax headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new OptiMax models: 

Fall in love with your boat all over again! For a limited time, repower your current boat at Nautical Ventures with a new Mercury outboard and get your choice of a rebate or special retail financing as low as 0 down, 0 interest and 0 payments for six months!

This blog is about outboard repowering. You see, somewhere around 1995 I was involved in a large marketing program involving the conversion of a famous brand of hi-end sportfish yachts from traditional inboard designs to the use of outboard power.