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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:

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.

Dania Beach is one of Florida's great nautical scenes. It offers scenic access to the water through several marinas including Dania Beach Marina, Royale Palm Marina, and Harbour Towne Marina. The accessibility of launch points and points of interest makes now the perfect time to look into Dania Beach boat sales.

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.

Meet the next generation of ln-Line Four V MAX SHOs. Their advanced technology achieves the unthinkable-packing the signature VMAX SHO hole shot, midrange acceleration and super-high-output performance into ingeniously streamlined designs. 

For years, tournament anglers championed the two stroke, sacrificing fuel economy and power for performance. That is, until Yamaha unleashed the world’s first 4.2L Super High Output four stroke outboard. The four stroke V MAX SHO® offers all the advantages of a two stroke in a clean burning, fuel efficient four stroke. It’s a level of performance that pro anglers have always wanted on the tournament circuit. 

Yamaha’s legendary V6 3.3L four strokes set the course for today’s offshore power. When they first hit the water, they brought with them several innovations that radically improved low-end and midrange torque, acceleration and top-end speed. This technology was so revolutionary that it garnered not only a BoatingWeek Innovation Award, but also an Editor’s Choice Award from MotorBoating Magazine. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Inline 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower…

Tohatsu’s first priority when developing these engines was to make them lightweight and compact without compromising reliability or the quality performance associated with the Tohatsu brand name. They have maintained the durable standard features that Tohatsu owners appreciate while making fuel efficient 4-strokes that are easy to transport. 

Tohatsu’s first priority when developing these engines was to make them lightweight and compact without compromising reliability or the quality performance associated with the Tohatsu brand name. They have maintained the durable standard features that Tohatsu owners appreciate while making fuel efficient 4-strokes that are easy to transport. The 20 hp, 15 hp, 9.8 hp, 8 hp, 6 hp, 5 hp, 4 hp, 3.5 hp and 2.5 hp outboard are all lightweight and compact 4-strokes, with exceptional performance. 

4-Stroke Technology: Dual Stage Induction for improved performance; Lean burn control for better fuel economy at cruising speeds; Boosted low speed torque helps to deliver an exceptional hole shot; 3-Way Cooling System to help protect against overheating; Non-linear rubber mounts provide smoother operation at all engine speeds; A crankshaft-driven trochoid oil pump ensures long-term durability of critical engine components; Multi-port Programmed Fuel Injection delivers the precise amount of fuel/air to each cylinder

 

Tohatsu’ Outboard Engine 4-Stroke 250 Outboard – Meet the New Super Power.

Tohatsu offers the best outboard motors, appropriately dubbed “bullet-proof,” by the legions of loyal Tohatsu owners around the world. Four strike models include the 115 hp outboard, 150 hp outboard, 200 hp outboard, 225 hp outboard and the 250 hp outboard. These Tohatsu 4-stroke boat motors have outstanding features that provide boaters with unmatched technology, proven reliability and the big power you need. And Nautical Ventures is your Tohatsu 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new 250 hp Tohatsu models: 

The adventure begins the second you start up a Yamaha Jet Drive four stroke. Propeller-free and powerful, these nimble four strokes boldly go where no conventional outboard would dare. Skinnies. Shallows. Rocky-bottom rivers. Sandbars. Shoals. Rapids. Lightweight, versatile and quiet, these jet drive four strokes come in a wide range of horsepower options to fit your boat and application. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Jet Drive headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Jet Drive models: 

For those who need a little extra push or a little ‘kick’ on their boat, Yamaha’s Hi-Thrust Outboards are seen on the best dressed pontoons, sailboats, and fishboats on the water. Available in a range of horsepower from T9.9 all the way up to the beefy T60, our high thrust outboards have the muscle to move heavy pontoons and sailboats or to be your kicker for a full day of fishing. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Portable 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Hi-Thrust models: 

The motors offer incredible versatility. That’s why there are more than 100,000 Yamaha In-Line Fours on the water today—and that’s just counting the F150s. Now, the family includes the same reliable DNA in its F200, F175 and F115 horsepower motors. 

Who says you have to put on the pounds to add more horses? Meet Yamaha’s Next Generation of V6 4.2L Offshore outboards, now available for both mechanical and digital controls (F250 & F225). These award winners are packed with Yamaha’s legendary reliability, which is why so many anglers won’t trust anything else a hundred miles out. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Offshore 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Offshore models: 

Yamaha’s purpose-built 5.3-liter 350-horsepower V8 outboard surges to the front of the fleet when it comes to thrust and trust for moving big, offshore beasts. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha F350 headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha V8 model: 

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: 

Verado outboards are creating a whole new set of standards for performance. No matter how you define it, Verado’s offer low noise and vibration, lower fuel consumption, supercharged power and torque, and much more. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury Verado headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Verado 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.