Mercury Marine Enters the ePropulsion Market with the Avator 7.5 Electric Outboard

The Avator 7.5e is an exciting new addition to the Mercury product line, offering a glimpse into the future of boating technology. With its advanced electric motor and lithium-ion battery, the Avator 7.5e represents a major step forward in eco-friendly boating.

As the world moves towards more sustainable practices in all aspects of life, boating is no exception. Traditional gas-powered outboards can be noisy, polluting, and expensive to maintain. The Avator 7.5e offers a reliable and efficient alternative that reduces both your carbon footprint and your operating costs.

The Avator 7.5e is designed to provide boaters with a reliable and efficient alternative to traditional gas-powered outboards. Its powerful brushless motor delivers impressive speed and performance, while its lithium-ion battery provides long-lasting power that can be recharged quickly and easily. This means you can spend less time worrying about fuel and more time enjoying the water.

In addition to its impressive performance, the Avator 7.5e is also designed with user convenience in mind. Its digital display provides real-time information on battery life, speed, and other important metrics, while its simple tiller handle makes it easy to control. The built-in GPS system also makes navigation a breeze, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time on the water.

Furthermore, the Avator 7.5e is a quiet and low-maintenance option that will minimize the disturbance of marine life and maximize your time on the water. Additionally, its eco-friendly design means you can navigate through environmentally sensitive areas without leaving a negative impact.

Overall, the Avator 7.5e is a game-changing electric motor that offers a glimpse into the future of boating technology. As more boaters seek out eco-friendly alternatives, the Avator 7.5e is sure to become a popular choice among boaters of all levels of experience. Invest in the future of boating technology with the Mercury Avator 7.5e Outboard.

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Propane 5 HP Outboard from Mercury has 30% lower emissions than Gasoline Engine

PROPANE POWERS NEW ECO-FRIENDLY 5 HP OUTBOARD FROM MERCURY.

I met up with Andy White of Mercury Marine at the 2019 Vancouver Boat Show to see their new 5 hp Propane Outboard Motor.

Okay! So propane outboards are not a radical new invention, but given the less than successful propane engines from a few years back - this does present a reliable option to gasoline from one of the largest manufacturers in the marine industry.

My first impression is that it actually looks like a ‘normal’ 4 stroke gas engine. Not the clunky screw in BBQ cylinder you buy at CanTire. Apart from the fuel connector, this unit has all the proven Merc components under the hood. Great news for repairs, spare parts and, well look and feel.

This one cylinder Four Stroke weighs just 59.5 pounds (27.2 kilograms) making it light and easy to carry or transport. It runs on the same propane used in your backyard BBQ.

It comes with a propane auto shut-off valve on the engine and in the fuel hose connector, a standard 6-foot (1.8-meter) fuel hose and a standard US POL connector on the tank side. A 20-pound (5-gallon) tank of conventional propane provides approximately 10 hours of boating at full throttle.

Propane power is a first for Mercury making this a very Eco-friendly engine that is easy-to-use, reliable and an intuitive outboard motor.

The standard 15” Shaft model retails for $1645.00 US., while the Sail-drive model - with a 25” Shaft - retails at $1740.00 US.

The 5 hp Propane Four Stroke sports an easy-to-reach shift lever on the engine and has six tilt positions with a shallow-water drive to set the outboard where you need it.

The Sail Power model also features a 12 Volt, 4 Amp / 50-Watt alternator charging system with a cable that allows sailors to charge a battery to run electronics or lights. It also has a reverse-thrust exhaust relief and high-thrust propeller to improve slow-speed handling and control.

Watch Full Interview with Andy at The Green Boater TV here.