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Miami Boat Show: Mercury Debuts New 115 Pro XS Outboard

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Mercury Marine Pro XS series of outboard engines has long been recognized by freshwater and saltwater boaters and especially tournament anglers as among the best performing, most reliable engines on the water. Mercury, the world leader in commercial and recreational marine propulsion and technology, is raising the bar even higher today by introducing the new 115 Pro XS FourStroke outboard. Based on the popular Mercury 115 FourStroke, the new Mercury 115 Pro XS delivers significantly better performance than any other high-output 115hp outboard on the market today. In fact, the new 115 Pro XS is 16 pounds lighter than the two-stroke engine it replaces and 18 pounds lighter than the nearest competing 115hp engine. Its 2.1L displacement is higher than that of any competing 115hp engine. This unbeatable combination delivers higher torque, better performance and greater durability. Building on its Pro XS heritage, the new 115 Pro XS was intelligently designed to provide consumers exactly what theyve been asking for an outboard that is light and second to none in performance. It delivers: ¢    Fastest top speed: Up to 3 mph faster than its nearest competitor and more than 1 mph faster than Mercury standard 115 FourStroke. The 115 Pro XS FourStroke higher rpm range delivers improved performance out of an already-powerful engine. ¢    Quickest acceleration: More than 1 second quicker than Mercury standard 115 FourStroke. The ability to run lower-pitch props puts the boat on plane quicker, reducing 0-to-20mph acceleration time by 1 to 2 seconds. This enables anglers to carry more gear onboard and provides an edge in getting back to the tournament dock for weigh-in. ¢    Higher full-throttle rpm: Increasing engine rpm from 6000 to 6300 allows prop pitch to be reduced, resulting in maximum performance benefits. ¢    Idle-Charge: This new feature provides up to 48% more battery charging at idle speed to support the greater power demands of today sophisticated marine electronics and accessories. What more, it lets boaters and anglers safely stay out on the water longer. In addition, the new 115 Pro XS offers the following industry-exclusive options for high-output outboard engine models: ¢    25-inch shaft available in addition to the standard 20-inch shaft makes this engine an ideal option to power or repower a wide range of boats, from 17- to 20-foot saltwater flats and bay boats to 17- to 18-foot aluminum and fiberglass bass boats, as well as aluminum multispecies hulls in the same size range. ¢    The available Command Thrust gearcase makes this engine compatible with Mercury larger-diameter propellers that help the engine deliver improved performance and lift heavy boats onto plane easier and hold them there at lower speeds. As a member of the powerful Mercury Pro XS family, the new 115 Pro XS also delivers these unparalleled benefits: ¢    Ease of maintenance: Boaters and anglers can spend less time servicing the engine and more time on the water. ¢    Superior protection against corrosion: Mercury industry-leading ultra-low copper content alloys help create an outboard built to withstand the elements. ¢    Mercury industry-leading three-year warranty, standard. On top of that, the new 115hp Pro XS boasts an exciting new look!