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2. Mercury Marine - Wikipedia

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   A Mercury 50 HP outboard motor circa 1980. Six cylinder two-stroke engine in 1984. Mercury Marine is a marine engine division of Brunswick Corporation headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The main product line is outboard engines. It also produces the MerCruiser line of sterndrives and inboard engines.

3. Mercury KG-7Q Super 10 Hurricane - Wikipedia

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   In 1950 Mercury engineers came out with the Super 10 Hurricane, Model KG-7. This motor was based on previous models KE-7 Lightning and KF-7 Super 10 Lightning. Upgrades included redesigned connecting rods, upgraded aluminum clamp and swivel brackets, a new higher RPM magneto, improved porting, an 8 Reed valve cage (as opposed to KE-7 and KF-7's ...

4. Defender-class boat - Wikipedia

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   However, the overall length with engines mounted is approximately 29 feet (8.8 m). Powered by twin 225 hp (168 kW) outboard motors, they are capable of speeds in excess of 46 knots (85 km/h; 53 mph) and have a range of 150 to 175 nautical miles (278 to 324 km; 173 to 201 mi), depending on the class. The boat requires a minimum crew of two ...

5. Outboard motor - Wikipedia

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   Outboard motor. An outboard motor is a propulsion system for boats, consisting of a self-contained unit that includes engine, gearbox and propeller or jet drive, designed to be affixed to the outside of the transom. They are the most common motorised method of propelling small watercraft. As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide ...

6. Offshore powerboat racing - Wikipedia

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   Boats in the 250+ hp class are 28 ft (9 m) sport racers powered by a 250+ hp engine. This propels the boat to speeds up to 70 mph (113 km/h) in flat water, and its lower centre of gravity provides greater stability and improved handling. [citation needed]

7. Carl Kiekhaefer - Wikipedia

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   In 1957 Kiekhaefer introduced the Mark 75 motor, the industry's first 6-cylinder 60 hp (horsepower) outboard motor. Two Mark 75 motors set an endurance record by running for 34 days, 11 hours, 47 minutes, and 5.4 seconds nonstop and over 25,000 miles. The motors were refueled on the run, and averaged 30.3 (miles per hour). [8]