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Former employees of Mercury Marine have spoken of anxiety and confusion after hundreds of layoffs at the company’s Fond du Lac headquarters. Last week, Mercury Marine announced nearly 300 layoffs during July, citing the “softening of consumer demand” as the reason. Parent company Brunswick recently announced its net sales in the quarter of 2024 were […]
Mercury Marine has launched the new MerCruiser T8200 Tow Sport inboard. The engine is built on Mercury’s 8.2L V8 big-block platform and includes Smart Tow digital control systems. The T8200 joins the T6200 in the Tow Sport lineup. Available in 380hp and 430hp high output models, the T8200 runs on 87-octane fuel and can handle […]
Although gross margins have remained resilient and the company delivered a solid first quarter consistent with guided expectations, Brunswick has announced its net sales in the quarter of 2024 were down 22 per cent versus the first quarter of 2023. “The impact of continued measured wholesale ordering patterns by dealers and OEMs coupled with higher […]
Fliteboard, a brand of Mercury Marine and a leader in the e-foil industry, has revealed its 2024 product range, which includes the fourth generation of Fliteboard and Fliteboard Pro. Flite, based in Byron Bay in Australia, is a developer and manufacturer of electric foiling water vehicles. The Fliteboard and Fliteboard Pro feature new options including a high […]
Mercury Racing has introduced the 60 APX outboard motor as the latest addition to its range of Apex pure competition outboards designed for closed-course circuit racing. The 60 APX was revealed at the Dubai International Boat Show at Dubai Harbour, United Arab Emirates. “Mercury Racing is excited to support the sustainable future of circuit competition […]
Mercury Marine has introduced Mercury joystick steering for single-engine vessels, compatible for use with the Mercury Verado family of V8, V10 and V12 outboard engines from 250 to 600hp. The new joystick system, introduced at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2024), is enhanced by electric steering. It rounds out Mercury’s suite of joystick […]
Brunswick Corporation has reported its earnings for the fourth quarter, and full year, of 2023 and says that, despite a challenging market environment, its achieved the second-highest sales in its history. The company saw net sales of $6.4 bn for the year and anticipates revenues between $6 and $6.2 bn for fiscal 2024. “Brunswick delivered […]
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, is unveiling two new low-voltage Avator electric outboards, the Avator 75e and 110e, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. New for 2024, the 75e and 110e complete Mercury’s five-model lineup of low-voltage electric propulsion and bring Avator’s signature features to a higher power level. Also at […]
The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a product recall for Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine V6 and V8 outboard engines, which present a risk of injuries. The product has been recalled due to the potential for fingers to enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models. To prevent […]
Marine engine manufacturer Mercury Marine says it is continuing to solidify its market share leadership position in Europe, using the fact that it had the most engines on display at the largest European boat shows this summer/autumn to support its claim. At the 2023 Cannes Yachting Festival, 66 per cent of the outboard on display were from […]
Brunswick has named Dean Harris president of Rayglass Boats. Harris will officially begin his role on 1 October 2023. Harris joined Brunswick in 2002 and most recently served as the regional manager for Mercury Marine in New Zealand for the last 16 years. Harris has more than two decades of marine sales experience and previously served […]