Verado – smooth, quiet and powerful
Mercury Verado® is the pinnacle of superior outboard design and performance. Created to power the largest boats for the boldest adventures, Verado delivers advanced engineering and refined operation to boat owners who don’t compromise; every feature is designed to deliver the ultimate on-water experience, greatest confidence and supreme comfort.
 
ENGINE INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
 
ENGINE DETAILS
The smooth, refined power of a 4.6-liter V-8 powerhead delivers exhilarating acceleration and top speed to run offshore with confidence, with generous displacement and robust design that provide uncompromising durability and reliability. The Mercury exclusive Advanced MidSection (AMS) and under-cowl noise management features set the standard for smooth, quiet marine propulsion
 
SPECIFICATIONS - 250
	
		
			
HP / kW
			
			
				
250 / 186
			
			
		
		
			
Engine type
			
			
				
V8
			
			
		
		
			
MidSection
			
			
				
Advanced MidSection (AMS)
			
			
		
		
			
Displacement (CID/CC)
			
			
				
279 CID
			
			
		
		
			
Displacement (L)
			
			
				
4.6L
			
			
		
		
			
Cylinder Configuration
			
			
				
V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves
			
			
		
		
			
Full throttle RPM
			
			
				
5200-6000
			
			
		
		
			
Air induction
			
			
				
Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
			
			
		
		
			
Fuel induction system
			
			
				
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
			
			
		
		
			
Alternator amp / Watt
			
			
				
115-amp (1449 Watt) with Idle Charge
			
			
		
		
			
Recommended fuel
			
			
				
Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
			
			
		
		
			
Recommended oil
			
			
				
NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
			
			
		
		
			
Engine protection operator warning system
			
			
				
SmartCraft Engine Guardian
			
			
		
		
			
Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology
			
			
				
Yes
			
			
		
		
			
Starting
			
			
				
Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
			
			
		
		
			
Controls
			
			
				
Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
			
			
		
		
			
Steering
			
			
				
Electro-hydraulic power steering
				
Joystick Piloting for Outboards
			
			
		
		
			
Shaft length
			
			
				
20" / 508 mm
				
25" / 635 mm
				
30" / 762 mm
			
			
		
		
			
Gearcase ratio
			
			
				
1.85:1
			
			
		
		
			
Dry weight *Lightest model available
			
			
				
600 lbs / 272 kgs
			
			
		
		
			
CARB star rating
			
			
				
3
			
			
		
		
			
Bore and stroke
			
			
				
3.6 in x 3.4 in / 92 mm x 86 mm
			
			
		
		
			
Ignition
			
			
				
SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
			
			
		
		
			
Cooling system
			
			
				
Water-cooled with thermostat
			
			
		
		
			
Gear shift
			
			
				
F-N-R
			
			
		
		
			
Gearcase options
			
			
				
5.44"
			
			
		
		
			
Trim system
			
			
				
Power trim and tilt
			
			
		
		
			
Exhaust system
			
			
				
Through prop
			
			
		
		
			
Counter Rotation
			
			
				
Available
			
			
		
		
			
Color
			
			
				
Cold Fusion White
				
Pearl Fusion White
				
Phantom Black
				
Warm Fusion White
			
			
		
		
			
Lubrication system
			
			
				
Integrated wet sump
			
			
		
		
			
Oil Capacity
			
			
				
7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
			
			
		
		
			
Maximum Trim Range
			
			
				
20° (-6° to 14°)
			
			
		
		
			
Maximum Tilt Range
			
			
				
73° (-6° to 67°)