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Mercury Marine introduces SeaCore® system for MerCruiser® sterndrives
FOND DU LAC, Wis. – Mercury Marine has begun production of SeaCore – a revolutionary new line of MerCruiser sterndrive packages that deliver comprehensive corrosion protection for the engine, transom and drive.
The MerCruiser SeaCore system is relevant to owners of cruisers, performance boats and large runabouts operated or moored in salt water.
SeaCore models benefit from integrated system engineering to enhance the product's saltwater durability at all levels. SeaCore models have a stainless steel package to improve durability and appearance while reducing maintenance. Engine corrosion protection features include standard closed-cooling to maximize engine life. An engine-mounted flush system cleans minerals from the water passages with tap water.
SeaCore propulsion-system components exposed to saltwater on the sterndrive and transom assembly are constructed of hard-anodized XK360 low-copper aluminum or stainless steel for outstanding corrosion prevention. Hard anodizing XK360 creates an electrical insulator that interrupts the galvanic circuit most responsible for corrosion damage in saltwater. Hard anodizing creates a highly durable protective shield against the negative effects of salt water to all surfaces including internal water jackets and exhaust passages. This hard anodized surface is then specially prepared, primed and painted with very high quality black baked enamel paint that adds even more integral protection.
SeaCore models are available with MerCruiser's Bravo sterndrives and fuel-injected engines between 220-425 horsepower.
SeaCore versions of the Bravo One, Bravo Two and Bravo Three drives can be used without re-engineering boats to accept the new product. This minimizes barriers in order to successfully implement and maintain SeaCore products.
All MerCruiser engines with the SeaCore system carry a standard four-year limited corrosion failure warranty. Packages that are Quality Certified Installations will receive a four-year limited warranty.
Mercury Marine is the world's leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A $2.3 billion division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury and its 6,300 employees worldwide provide engines, boats, services and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury's industry-leading brand portfolio includes Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Mercury and Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Mercury inflatable boats; Mercury SmartCraft electronics; and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. In 2006, Mercury Marine's OptiMax engine was ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Two-Stroke Outboard Engines" by J.D. Power and Associates, and Mercury MerCruiser engines were ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Sterndrive Engines." More information is available at www.mercurymarine.com.
CONTACT: Erik Pope
Communications Coordinator
Mercury Marine
Phone: 920-929-5916
Email: erik.pope@mercmarine.com
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