Tournament veteran Warren Carter has beaten the best bream fishers in Australia to win the 2016 Mercury Cup and collect a cheque for $1,000. “I came second last year so it’s definitely nice to go one better, and it was a surprise because it was so close,” Warren said. The Mercury Cup is decided on…
Mark Ratchford is calling it his ‘huge adventure’ which might be an understatement considering he’s just spent four months on a solo 16,500 km circumnavigation of Australia in a 6.5 metre fishing boat. The well-known Melbourne fishing and charter specialist had to deal with huge seas, high winds, freezing weather, sleep deprivation, and loneliness going…
Local fishing pro Luke Ryan has selected a serious engine – a Mercury Verado 300 – to help him catch some serious fish along the W.A. coast and beyond. Luke has recently overhauled his Haines Hunter Patriot 680, a specialist offshore fishing machine, with the biggest change being the powerhouse on the back. “I wanted…
Live the Mercury Life Save up to $1,250* on a cutting edge Mercury FourStroke. Australian boaters – of all descriptions – can now save up to $1,250 and enjoy the many benefits of a cutting edge Mercury FourStroke. Thanks to the Live the Mercury Life sale, big savings are available on Mercury FourStrokes from 2.5hp…
When fishing expert Lee Rayner is this passionate about a subject it’s for good reason. “I mean it. It’s the best money you’ll ever spend on a boat, and for the first time boat buyer it’s a must… a must!” Lee’s talking about Mercury Marine’s Active Trim, the new technology which automatically and effortlessly trims…
Mercury Marine has donated seven Mercury outboard motors to Surf Life Saving groups, so more Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRBs) will be available for performing rescues and helping keep beachgoers safe in Australia and New Zealand. The seven new Mercury outboards were presented to Life Saving Victoria by Mark Schwabero, Chairman and CEO of Brunswick Corporation,…
Mercury Marine is introducing a new 9.9hp TwoStroke outboard that is the lightest in its class – an ultralight, compact and portable engine which provides exceptional power. Weighing in from just 26kg (57lbs), the new 169cc model is not only easier to lift and carry than competitive products, its compact design means it’s simple to…
Mercury’s two new state-of-the-art VesselView multi-function displays are now available along with the brilliant new VesselView Link digital interface – state of the art technology to make boating safer, easier and even more enjoyable. When Mercury Marine first introduced its VesselView onboard management system it was a leap forward, putting real-time data about your boat…
When Cyclone Pam devastated Vanuatu last year, adventure tour operator Nautilus Watersports lost three of its boats. Luckily, Senior Skipper/General Manager Peter Phillipps knew there was a second-hand Marlin Broadbill dive vessel for sale which he bought the next day to keep his business afloat as the country recovered. “It’s a good boat but the…
Mercury Marine is introducing a newly designed top cowl for its 8hp and 9.9hp FourStroke outboards, along with new graphics for its powerful and precise 9.9 Pro Kicker outboard. The new top cowl, with a contemporary and forward-looking design, aligns the 8hp and 9.9hp engines with the rest of Mercury’s FourStroke outboard lineup. Likewise, the…