Where is the maximum horsepower for my boat?
According to federal law, motorized boats that are less than 20 feet in length must have a capacity plate in the steering or helm area. The capacity plate is where you can you find the maximum horsepower for your boat.
Can you increase the horsepower of a Mercury outboard motor?
Mercury outboard motors are very popular among boating enthusiasts. Mercury offers a full line of motors with varying degrees of power output. Mercury engines are already quite efficient and it can be difficult to increase the power significantly; however, there are a number of ways to pull out incremental power from the motor.
How can I add more horsepower to my Grand Marquis?
Replace the Grand Marquis air intake with a performance cold-air intake. The factory air intake on the Grand Marquis is fairly restrictive in order to keep engine noise and cabin noise minimal. A performance cold-air intake will allow more air to enter the combustible air/fuel mixture inside the engine, which provides more available horsepower.
When did Ford stop making the Mercury Grand Marquis?
After producing the Grand Marquis from 1983 to 2010, Ford decided the Mercury brand was no longer financially viable and halted production of all Mercury vehicles. Although it’s not a performance vehicle, there are a substantial number of aftermarket products available for it, many of which increase horsepower.
Can a 9.9 hp outboard be converted to 15 horsepower?
The most common sizes are 9.9 horsepower and 15 horsepower. Owners found out long ago that it is fairly easy to convert a 9.9-horsepower motor to a 15-horsepower motor. Remover the carburetor from the 9.9 HP motor.
Mercury outboard motors are very popular among boating enthusiasts. Mercury offers a full line of motors with varying degrees of power output. Mercury engines are already quite efficient and it can be difficult to increase the power significantly; however, there are a number of ways to pull out incremental power from the motor.
What kind of motor does Mercury boats make?
Mercury makes other products including electronics and inflatable boats. A leading name in marine engines, Mercury is recognized for producing top-quality outboard motors as well as the MerCruiser line of inboard engines.
How to find the model year of a Mercury outboard motor?
There is no way to find the model year of motors with significantly higher serial numbers than listed in these guides. There is NO serial-to-year cross-reference chart for 1997 and later motors. Mercury has never really used model years for much of anything other than “sales tools” in dealerships.
After producing the Grand Marquis from 1983 to 2010, Ford decided the Mercury brand was no longer financially viable and halted production of all Mercury vehicles. Although it’s not a performance vehicle, there are a substantial number of aftermarket products available for it, many of which increase horsepower.