Mercury products have always defined marine performance by offering innovative features not found anywhere else. And that tradition continues today. From the revolutionary direct fuel injected technology of OptiMax® – which provides an average of 45 percent better fuel economy than traditional 2-Strokes – to the multiport fuel injection®, easy water drain systems and turn key starting of our legendary MerCruiser® sterndrives, Mercury has continued to lead the field in performance and in technology – a fact that’s demonstrated by our SmartCraft® Integrated Marine Technology. It’s a system that provides the ultimate in control and information by offering Total Vessel Intelligence. But SmartCraft is only part of the story. With the growing demand for low-emission marine power, Mercury again stands at the leading edge. In fact, with a full line of 4-Stroke and Direct Injection outboards, Mercury offers more engines that meet the stringent California Air Resources Board three-star rating than any other manufacturer in the world. Which means not only has Mercury earned a reputation as the most powerful name on the water, but we’ve also earned the right to be called the cleanest as well. But there's far more to the story than that ...