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Thinking about replacing your boat's outboard? Mercury Marine's 2026 Repower and Save Event offers eligible customers a choice between up to $1,500 in rebates or financing as low as 3.99% for 36 months (4.98% APR) on qualifying new 30-425 HP Mercury FourStroke outboards. The promotion runs from October 20 through December 15, 2026, but there's more to a repower than choosing an engine and collecting a rebate. Here are a few things worth knowing before you buy. How Do You Claim a Mercury Repower …

If we were building the ultimate inshore fishing boat for Tampa Bay, what would we put on it? We're talking about a boat that can run across open water comfortably, sneak into shallow flats, work mangrove shorelines, and still have everything you need for a full day of fishing. Not necessarily the biggest boat or the most expensive equipment. Just a thoughtfully rigged fishing machine where every upgrade has a purpose. Here's what would make our list. 1. Start With the Right Hull Before choosin …

You may hear them called zincs, but the sacrificial anodes on your Mercury aren't necessarily made from zinc. Mercury and Quicksilver offer anodes made from different alloys, including aluminum and magnesium, and the right material depends partly on where the boat operates. Choosing the correct anode matters because these small pieces of metal are designed to corrode so more expensive parts of your outboard or sterndrive don't.  What Does a Sacrificial Anode Do? When dissimilar metals are …

3-Blade vs. 4-Blade Propellers: Which Is Right for Your Boat? One of the most common questions boat owners ask when shopping for a new propeller is whether they should choose a 3-blade or 4-blade design. While adding another blade may seem like a simple change, it can significantly affect how your boat performs on the water. The best choice depends on how you use your boat, what type of boat you have, and what you want to improve. There isn't a "better" option. Instead, each propeller is designe …

You search for a Mercury part number from an old manual, parts diagram, or the part you just removed from your engine, only to find a completely different number listed as the replacement. The original part may show as superseded, SST, replaced by, or no longer available under that number. That doesn't necessarily mean the part is discontinued. In many cases, Mercury has simply replaced the old part number with a newer OEM part number. Understanding superseded Mercury part numbers can make findi …