Mercury Vorado

Frdxplorer · 06-18-2005, 04:12 PM

I was wondering if anyone could offer feedback on the Mercury Outboard Vorado line. They are a supercharged four stroke and I was curious if anyone could offer reviews or comparisons. Thanks in advance for the help.

KBoater · 06-18-2005, 09:30 PM

Try this link for a test result

http://www.boatingworldonline.com/En...CD=870&ID=3954

Frdxplorer · 06-19-2005, 03:34 PM

Thanks for the article. These things sound pretty amazing. I think I have finally talked my dad into one too. Can't wait to play around with it.

rickstr66 · 06-20-2005, 07:34 PM

Nice engine. Have you looked at the Evinrude V-tec?

Will · 06-21-2005, 08:28 PM

The VERADO is a supercharged Mercury 4stroke, while the Evinrude E-Tec (V-Tec is honda) is a two stroke. Now the Etec will be the faster motor, its been proven. However the Mercury is definetly the better motor overall, all the tuning on the motor is electronic and makes everything dead on accurate. I would hands down say the mercury is the better motor. There are a lot of other reasons to go with the mercury also, just ask around, too many to post.

SAMIAM · 06-26-2005, 07:29 PM

Will,I've heard from a very good source that it is a throwaway motor.4 years of life ,at the most.There is just too much power for that small block........I'd go Honda

fatlazyless · 06-27-2005, 09:34 AM

The Suzuki line-up of four stroke outboards are known for realiability, long life, easy starting, quiet running and not-too-thirsty on their gasoline use. Y-Landing Marina on Meredith Neck and across from Pine Island is the only Lake Winnipesaukee Suzuki Dealer and has been for maybe 15-20 years. Y-Landing knows Suzuki big time!

Cal · 06-27-2005, 12:22 PM

Heard a lot of good things about these. I'm sure Merc has done there homework on them but only time and use in the real world will be the deciding factor.
Like Samian said , they are getting a lot out of a little , but with quality components , normal maintenance , and common sense (

) they should last a good amount of time.

06-18-2005, 04:12 PM	#1
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Mercury Vorado I was wondering if anyone could offer feedback on the Mercury Outboard Vorado line. They are a supercharged four stroke and I was curious if anyone could offer reviews or comparisons. Thanks in advance for the help.

06-18-2005, 09:30 PM	#2
KBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 521 Thanks: 10 Thanked 29 Times in 15 Posts	Link Try this link for a test result http://www.boatingworldonline.com/En...CD=870&ID=3954 __________________ Home Permanently in NH

06-27-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
Cal Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pitman , NJ Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Heard a lot of good things about these. I'm sure Merc has done there homework on them but only time and use in the real world will be the deciding factor. Like Samian said , they are getting a lot out of a little , but with quality components , normal maintenance , and common sense ( ) they should last a good amount of time. __________________ Paddle faster , I think I here banjos

06-19-2005, 03:34 PM	#3
Frdxplorer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: York, PA Posts: 234 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for the article. These things sound pretty amazing. I think I have finally talked my dad into one too. Can't wait to play around with it.

06-20-2005, 07:34 PM	#4
rickstr66 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boston, Ma Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nice engine. Have you looked at the Evinrude V-tec?

06-21-2005, 08:28 PM	#5
Will Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mass. Posts: 63 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The VERADO is a supercharged Mercury 4stroke, while the Evinrude E-Tec (V-Tec is honda) is a two stroke. Now the Etec will be the faster motor, its been proven. However the Mercury is definetly the better motor overall, all the tuning on the motor is electronic and makes everything dead on accurate. I would hands down say the mercury is the better motor. There are a lot of other reasons to go with the mercury also, just ask around, too many to post.

06-26-2005, 07:29 PM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,919 Thanks: 341 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	Will,I've heard from a very good source that it is a throwaway motor.4 years of life ,at the most.There is just too much power for that small block........I'd go Honda

06-27-2005, 09:34 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,838 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 302 Thanked 1,033 Times in 752 Posts	The Suzuki line-up of four stroke outboards are known for realiability, long life, easy starting, quiet running and not-too-thirsty on their gasoline use. Y-Landing Marina on Meredith Neck and across from Pine Island is the only Lake Winnipesaukee Suzuki Dealer and has been for maybe 15-20 years. Y-Landing knows Suzuki big time!