Marine
Baja Marine 35 Outlaw One Of The First To Feature Mercury Racing X-haust Noise Reducer
BUCYRUS, Ohio (Feb. 6, 2008) - Baja Marine is pleased to announce that Mercury Racing's new X-haust sterndrive exhaust noise reduction system will debut on the Baja 35 Outlaw. The X-haust Noise Reducer, available on single and twin Mercury Racing 600, 662 and 700 SCi sterndrive engine packages, significantly reduces exhaust noise without any sacrifice in engine performance.
X-haust was designed to meet strict European marine noise regulations. Mercury Racing used a Baja 35 Outlaw equipped with X-haust and twin 662 SCi engines to pass the European Union's (EU) Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) strict noise standards. Now, Baja will be one of the first boat manufacturers to feature X-haust in both European and North American markets.
X-haust is available in two configurations. The extra quiet Stage 2 configuration includes innovative transom-mounted mufflers with an exhaust outlet that is underwater when off-plane and near the water surface when operating on-plane. Stage 2, the complete X-haust system, meets the EU RCD noise regulations. Stage 1, designed to meet the noise regulations of most non-EU countries, does not include the mufflers but keeps the exhaust outlet in the same location.
Mercury Racing 600 SCi engines fitted with an Integrated Transom System (ITS) Bravo One XR drive or an optional dry-sump NXT1 drive can receive the X-haust system. X-haust also may be added to 662 SCi and 700 SCi sterndrive engine packages fitted with the dry-sump NXT1 drive.
For the first time, boaters in Europe can enjoy Mercury Racing's 600 and 662 SCi engine packages, when equipped with the Stage 2 X-haust package.
"X-haust represents a dramatic advance in sound-dampening technology," said Rick Mackie, senior marketing manager at Mercury Racing. "From a distance of 82 feet away, a boat traveling roughly 43 miles per hour will sound as quiet as water lapping the shore" - about 78 dB(A).
Baja 35 Outlaws sold in North America will be among the first boats to offer X-haust. The 35 Outlaw already features the Mercury Racing 600 SCi and recently introduced 700 SCi engine options.
"This new technology offers Baja fans everywhere the option for a quiet ride, while maintaining the signature performance of a Baja," said Barbara Grobicki, director of marketing at Baja Marine. "And thanks to the X-haust Noise Reducer system, Baja customers in Europe can now take advantage of the most powerful marine engine sellable in the EU, the 662 SCi."
For more information about Mercury Racing, visit www.mercurymarine.com. For more information about Baja's full-throttle lineup, visit www.bajamarine.com.
ABOUT BAJA(r) MARINE CORPORATION
Baja Marine Corporation is the leading manufacturer of performance boats. Headquartered in Bucyrus, OH, Baja is a division of Brunswick Corporation. For more information on Baja Marine Corporation, please call (877) 321-BAJA (2252) or visit www.bajamarine.com. Baja manufactures and markets runabouts and performance boats from 19 to 42 feet.
About Mercury Racing
Based in Fond du Lac, Wis., Mercury Racing, a division of Mercury Marine, is a leading provider of high-performance marine propulsion systems to discriminating boaters worldwide, offering an exciting and fulfilling powerboating experience on the water. Using leading-edge technology, Mercury Racing produces high-performance outboards, sterndrives, propellers, parts and accessories. Mercury Racing-powered boats worldwide win more races and set more records than any boats powered by other marine engine manufacturers. Mercury Marine is a division of Brunswick Corp. (NYSE: BC), the world's largest manufacturer of recreational products, including pleasure boats, marine engines, fitness equipment, and bowling and billiards.
About Brunswick
Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity" in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Cabo Yachts, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Hatteras, Kayot, Laguna, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Örnvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Savage, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea, Kellogg Marine, Diversified Marine and Benrock parts and accessories distributors; IDS dealer management systems; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Dynamo, Tornado and Valley pool tables, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit www.brunswick.com.
Contact: Barbara Grobicki
Director of Marketing
Phone: 865-971-6538
E-mail: barbara.grobicki@bajamarine.com
