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The Mercury Outboards blog serves as your reliable on-water companion, delivering expert maintenance guidance, product insights, and practical advice for Canadian boaters. From experienced anglers to first-time owners, rely on clear, accurate information that makes your Canadian boating adventures special.
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Stale Fuel Kills Outboards. Here's How to Stop It
Stale Fuel Kills Outboards. Here's How to Stop It
TL;DR: Stale, ethanol-blended fuel is a leading cause of no-starts on portable outboards. Use fresh fuel, add a stabilizer when the engine will sit for more than a few weeks, and run it briefly so treated fuel reaches the system. Store fuel...
Short Shaft vs Long Shaft | How to Measure Your Boat Transom
Short Shaft vs Long Shaft | How to Measure Your Boat Transom
TL;DR: Shaft length is the distance from where the outboard mounts to where the propeller sits, and it has to match your boat's transom height. Measure your transom from the top centre straight down to the bottom of the hull, then match tha...
Mercury Avator 7.5e: Electric Outboard Guide
Mercury Avator 7.5e: Electric Outboard Guide
TL;DR: The Mercury Avator 7.5e is a small electric outboard that moves like a 3.5hp gas FourStroke. It runs on a quick-connect 1 kWh battery, weighs about 19.5 kg (43 lbs) without it, and is happiest on tenders, inflatables, dinghies, and s...
What HP Outboard Do I Need? The Honest Guide
What HP Outboard Do I Need? The Honest Guide
How to Match an Outboard HP to Your BoatMost buyers either overpower or underpower their boat. The right HP isn't the biggest one your boat can handle. It's the smallest one that gets the job done. Start with your boat's capacity plate, mat...
Best Mercury Outboards for Small Boats This Spring
Best Mercury Outboards for Small Boats This Spring
The Ultimate Guide to Portable Power: 2.5hp to 20hpSpring in Canada means one thing: the ice is melting, and it’s time to get on the water. For owners of aluminium fishing boats, inflatables, and tenders, the engine you choose now dictate...
Repowering Your Boat - Repair or Replace?
Repowering Your Boat - Repair or Replace?
You're standing at the dock, and your outboard just coughed through another rough start. The mechanic quoted you another repair bill, and you're wondering: Am I throwing good money after bad, or does this engine have more life left? This de...
Your First Mercury Outboard - A Buyer's Guide
Your First Mercury Outboard - A Buyer's Guide
Which Mercury Outboard is Right for You? Looking for your first outboard motor? We get it - choosing between Mercury's 2.5HP outboards and 9.9HP outboards can feel overwhelming when you're new to boating. You want reliable power for Canadia...
Mercury Maintenance - 3 Things You Should Never Skip
Mercury Maintenance - 3 Things You Should Never Skip
When it comes to boating in Canada, the conditions can be as varied as the waters we navigate, from salty Atlantic breezes in Nova Scotia to navigating choppy late-summer swells off Vancouver Island. Your Mercury outboard is built to handle...
TL;DR: Electric outboards win on quiet running, instant torque, and near-zero maintenance. Gas FourStroke EFI engines win on range, fast refuelling, and a lower upfront cost. The right choice comes down to how far you run, where you boat,...