How to Choose The Best Mercury Jet Outboard

 

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to hit the water for aquatic adventures.

 

If you’ve never ridden in a boat with a motor before, it’s an absolute must-try: the experience can range from exhilarating and fast paced to slow and relaxing. Whether you’re in the mood for a roller coaster or a lazy river, choosing the right Mercury jet outboard is vital to having a boat that can keep up with you.

 

So, we’re here to help you choose the best mercury jet outboard for this summer.

 

What’s a Jet Outboard?

 

Outboard jet motors are the popular and often standard choice for boats between 16 and 25 feet.

 

A jet outboard works by spinning water rapidly and shooting it out to generate force for your boat. Outboards allow your engine to move quickly for less fuel through their significantly lighter weight compared to other types of boat engines.

 

We recommend a Mercury jet outboard for your boating needs.

 

Why a Mercury Jet Outboard?

 

A Mercury jet outboard has several standard features which may or may not be present in other brands. These features are guaranteed by mercury.

 

The benefits include the following:

 

• Mercury jet outboards are designed to function in shallow waters.

 

• There is a power range between 25 and 40 horsepower in Mercury outboards.

 

• Mercury outboards are tested in an extremely corrosive tank to ensure protection against corrosion.

 

• Mercury jet outboards come with both a three-year limited warranty and a three-year corrosion warranty.

 

What all of this means is that Mercury provides a quality guarantee on its jet outboard that is unparalleled in the industry. Why, then, would you even consider buying a jet outboard without such a guarantee?

 

Things to Consider

 

It’s clear that Mercury makes superior jet outboards compared to other brands. But even with this in mind, there are several factors worth considering when buying a jet outboard.

 

These factors should be tailored to your boat, wants, and needs. We’re going to go over a few of them, but keep in mind that there is an even greater level of variance in these and other areas between different engines.

 

Consulting with a boating professional is the best way to ensure that you’ve chosen the proper Mercury jet outboard.

 

Fuel Economy

 

By land or by sea, overpaying at the pump can destroy your chances of summer fun.

 

Jet engines used to be gas guzzlers. But as time went on and technology advanced, they improved their fuel efficiency to allow boaters to save fuel even in shallow waters. Today, there is almost no notable difference between jet outboards and other types of motors in terms of fuel economy.

 

A Mercury jet outboard will provide great fuel economy to make sure you can afford your fun.

 

Consider Mercury’s Single 40 HP EFI Fourstroke Jet, which runs at 9.3 miles per gallon at 43 miles per hour. At lower speeds, fuel economy improves even further; at 6 miles per hour, the 40 HP EFI achieves 12 miles per gallon.

 

Acceleration

 

The word “jet” is synonymous with speed for a reason.

 

Their light weight and fast propulsion systems mean jets can go far quicker than other types of engines, both in terms of acceleration and overall speed.

 

It’s also worth noting that improvements in fuel economy over the past several years have not made jet outboards any slower. What this means is simple: in the 21st century, you no longer need to sacrifice speed for fuel economy. You can finally have your cake and eat it too.

 

Still, even in the high-paced world of jet outboards, there is a hierarchy.

 

If you’re looking for the fastest mercury jet outboard, we recommend the 25-80 HP Fourstroke Jet Outboard. The 25-80 HP outboard has a 6000 full-throttle RPM with the superior handling provided by most jet engines.

 

Handling And Visibility

 

Going fast isn’t just about speed. If you go fast and don’t know where you’re going, speed can be pointless and even dangerous.

 

That’s why when you buy a Mercury jet outboard, you’re buying a boat that both goes fast and handles well.

 

Mercury’s 200 hp OptiMax Sports Jet provides smooth handling at speeds of up to 5650 RPM.

 

Jet outboards have better handling due to two factors. The first is that there is very little bow rise while accelerating while using a jet outboard.

 

The second is simply the reaction speed of a jet engine compared to other types of motors.

 

Good handling makes jet outboards both faster and safer. Faster because you can maintain focus and confidence at high speeds, allowing you to unleash the full potential of your engine. And safer because that handling will help you avoid collisions and damage at a moment’s notice.

 

Weight

 

The weight of your boat will have a significant impact on the jet boards you can and can’t use. Luckily, there are plenty of options from Mercury for owners of small boats looking for something lightweight. 

 

The lightest model of Mercury jet outboard weighs just 84 KG.

 

Make sure that you don’t get an outboard too heavy for your boat, as this can be dangerous for you and damaging to your boat.

 

Your Boat

 

Choosing the right Mercury jet outboard is a matter of your priorities, but you should also consider your boat.

 

Different boats can handle different engines depending on their size and material. So, unless you’re an expert, you can’t be sure if your new outboard is a ticket to summer fun or a paperweight you can put gas in.

 

Beyond that, using the wrong jet outboard for your boat can be unsafe and potentially ruin your boat in the water.

 

We’re here to help you make the right decision for you, your family, and your boat. Get in touch with us and make sure you have an awesome summer!