[psbagumba]

The quiet starts with the careful design of the cowl, an engine air intake attenuator and muffled exhaust. The smooth operation is the result of damping vibration, accomplished largely by the Mercury-exclusive Advanced MidSection (AMS), a cast-aluminum cradle that provides perimeter support for the L6 Verado powerhead with special elastomer mounts that virtually isolate the motor from the boat. Eliminating vibration quells harmonics that could otherwise be amplified throughout the boat, with sound appearing to come from under a console, for example. So you might not hear the Verado outboard running, and you certainly won’t feel it, either.

[Kelsoe937]

Mercury Marine® has a different take. The company understands that noise is no measure of performance, and that sophisticated performance is smooth. And quiet. And never intrudes on your time on the water.

[sputnik]

Many boat owners associate a powerful outboard with a powerful sound. They assume that a high-performance engine has to be loud.

[dimpydiet123]

The performance of a Mercury L6 Verado outboard will never overwhelm your conversation or your music, and will never compete with the relaxing sounds of the water and the natural environment.

[audrey01]

The chambers are outfitted with microphones and high-fidelity playback and data collection equipment that allow Mercury engineers to gauge the acoustics of an outboard while it’s running. Any source of unwanted noise can be pinpointed and eliminated. Desirable tones can be tuned to predominate so the sound you hear is exhilarating, but never harsh. The performance that Mercury customers demand from a modern outboard is always maintained. more

[John Doe]

You can hear the result of this effort when you turn the key of a new Mercury L6 Verado® outboard. Or perhaps you won’t. Despite muscular ratings of 350hp and 400hp, these Supercharged L6 Verado models are the quietest engines in their horsepower category. In one head-to-head test, sound measured from the helm of a 24-foot center-console boat was 35% quieter at wide-open throttle and 25% quieter at cruising speed when operated with the L6 400hp Verado outboard versus a competing 425hp engine. Out in the real world, this is a huge difference. Hear it for yourself here.

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[TrafficTiger]

Fortunately, there are a couple of items that serve this purpose well. One of the best is pantyhose—yes, pantyhose. Stretch tight, tie a knot, and limp your way home. Another good replacement belt can be found on your lifejackets. Simply remove the strap, adjust length as necessary, and clip it in place (but before you turn the engine over, make sure there’s enough clearance for the plastic clips to pass around the mechanicals). In both cases, run the engine at minimal speeds. [links]

[momc4312]

It’s not just a law of the sea, it’s a mechanical law that affects engines of all types: sooner or later, you’ll probably break a belt. The first step to solving this problem is good, old-fashioned prevention—nothing beats regular maintenance. But if a belt snaps at sea you’ll need to either replace it, or eat a big slice of humble pie and ask for help. [links]

[doublec]

If you break down in a car you can get out and walk, but on a boat, it usually means calling for assistance (and if you're not sure how to do that, watch our How To Use a VHF video). Since we boaters are an independent lot, we don’t particularly enjoy groveling for a tow.

[spidr_mnky]

Yes, we'll take a tow when we need it. But if an emergency quick-fix can save the day, it's time to get cracking. Photo courtesy of the USCG. more

[venom]

This little spring can mean the difference between getting your engine started and being stranded. [links]

[jiffy]

Did your throttle cable vibrate free of the little doodad connecting it to the throttle? That’s a bummer, but there’s a quick-fix that will save the day. All you need is a regular old pencil. First, jam the end of the throttle cable into the eraser. Then hold the pencil next to the throttle arm so you can judge the proper length, break the pencil off as appropriate, and use tape to secure the end in place. Note: in high-traffic areas or when you’re about to hit the slow speed zone on your way in, someone should stay close by the throttle and be prepared to adjust it manually, in case the cable pulls out of the eraser.