Posted: 10/05/2025
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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging

By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Posted by Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Mercury Verado engines represent the pinnacle of superior outboard design and performance. Propelled by a 4.6L V8 powerhead, the 300hp Verado outboard class delivers aggressive acceleration and top speed. Large displacement generates serious torque for power and reliability, ensuring confident runs over long distance and choppy water. The Mercury-exclusive Advanced MidSection (AMS) and under-cowl noise management set the standard for msooth, quiet operation.
Key Features
Exceptionally Smooth & Quiet: The Advanced MidSection (AMS) moves engine mounts aft and outward to virtually eliminate vibration. Engine noise is minimized by a tuned multi-chamber air intake, fuel-injector covers that decrease high-frequency noise and a highly engineered cowl sealing system.
Effortless Operation: Verado outboards come standard with SmartCraft® Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) for ultra-smooth shifting, instantaneous throttle response, as well as electro-hydraulic, automotive-style power steering that provides precision handling.
Adaptive Speed Control: Adaptive Speed Control on V8 Verado outboards automatically maintains the set rpm even as load or conditions change, with no adjustments to the throttle lever position – a first for the outboard industry.
Advanced Sound Control: Change the exhaust tone of a V8 Verado outboard with industry-exclusive Advanced Sound Control. The dual muffler system allows users to toggle between an ultra-quiet mode and a deeper, sportier tone.
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Mercury 300CL Verado Counter Rotation V-8 Four Stroke
Horsepower: 300hp
Cylinders: V-8
Shaft Length: 20" Long
Steering: Digital Throttle & Shift
Starting: Smart Start Electric
Weight: 599 lbs
Maximum Trim Range: 20° (-6° to 14°)
Maximum Tilt Range: 73° (-6° to 67°)
Alternator: 115 amp / 1,449 watt with Idle Charge
Full Throttle Range: 5200 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 4.6 L
Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Induction System: 32-valve, DOHC
Warranty: Mercury Marine 3-Year Warranty

