Mercury 115 HP EFI

Black Anchors.Why do boat sellers hide mercury motors in photos – I had a Mercury 115 hp 4 stroke. Alarms would go off and not any dealer nor Mercury Australias mechanics could come up with a reason. However , water pump, charging loom, flywheel removal, computer, sensor replacement, ignition switch replacement, fuel injector replacement, over $6000 chasing an alarm that they had no idea what they were looking… Read more

for. I got sick of it and will never buy a boat with a mercury motor on it. I find it amusing to see mercury motors hidden in many second hand boat ads. Black Anchors.

Don't buy one! – At 20 hrs the fuel supply module has gone out in my 2019 115 pro xs. Mercury doesn't keep parts in stock. 3 weeks before part will be available during prime fishing season and now no boat... if you're looking for an expensive paper weight that will put your boat in the shop more hours than in the water then I guess mercury is the way to go. Show details

Best motor I've ever had no issues at all love it! – Bought my New Tracker Boat in early 2014.And I go fishing twice a month at least. I have had no issues at all. Great motor very quiet.Good job Mercury. I was raised on mercury outboard would not even consider another brand. I am always getting compliments on how quiet my motor is.  Show details

Stay far away...buy anything else – Brand new motor... 30 hours, fuel pump failure. Got it back from service, then 50 hours alternator failure ( that took a battery down with it ). High vibration at idle rpm, unless you put on an improved prop hub. Worst motor I've ever owned, and it still hasn't seen even 70 hours. Stay away, unless you enjoy hanging around a shop waiting for parts!  Show details

Piece of junk – I've had nothing but problems, I have a boat repair business and after working on mercury and other outboards, Please dont buy merc there soul objective is to keep you in the shop. and replacing parts when these things cant make it 5 hours with out something going wrong there's a problem. Go yamaha suzuki.  Show details

Mercury/Quicksilver Steering Helm. Steer clear – I purchased a new Mercury 115hp in late 2014 complete with Quicksilver Hydraulic Steering. The motor is great and hasn’t missed a beat. The motor is now out of warranty and my steering helm has been leaking for about 12 months. The leak is coming from the rear of the unit and after talking to three independent dealers all agree the the only what… Read more

it could be leaking from the rear is if it was over tightened upon installation. It is not a serviceable part and is not checked during regular services.

I wrote a letter to Mercury that was sent to them by a dealer who have neglected to respond to my letter.

The boat has only done 98 hours in this time. Obviously this is acceptable to Mercury. I now have to replace the helm at my own cost.

If it’s normal and acceptable only to get three years usage out of the helm, I would be looking for a different brand of helm that is serviceable if the same thing happens.

I would have at least thought that Mercury would sell me a new one at cost, but no such luck.

The backup service is very average and communication is non existent.

No complaints, love the new technology – Bought this brand new with my 2017 FH180 SH. Runs quiet, and smooth...can't even tell it's running at idle. So far no issues, and motor has met all my expectations. Other than running fresh water through the motor after a day out at sea....annual winterization and oil service has been done by the dealer.  Show details

Mercury Out boards – I have been a marine service technician for 24 years. Certified Mercury. Having read lots of reviews, I would like to offer my perspective. Most all the negative reviews I have read seem to have one thing in common. That is they should have been addressed at the dealership level, before the product was released to the customer. Mercury… Read more

Marine, brags about JD Power and Associate awards, as well they should but these products can be not worthy of these awards when they arrive at the dealership level. So much has to be done at the dealer to deem them worthy. The package has to be rigged right, propped properly, and above all lake tested by a qualified service tech. All these things take time. Most dealerships don't want to spend the effort because they just want to sell boats in volume and get it gone. It is hard to justify sending a qualified service tech to the lake for 2 to 3 hours when he can be at the shop turning wrenches at $100.00 plus dollars per hour. Outboard motors are complicated pieces of machinery. Sometimes things just break. If the manufactures would allow more reasonable flat rate times for rigging, testing and warranty repairs it would encourage the dealerships to spend more time to ensure that the product is right before it is delivered to the customer. If the boat manufacturers and the engine manufacturers collaborated on the flat rate times and made them more realistic to real-world situations it would allow the dealers to take more time put out quality products.

Happy with mine after 433hrs so far! – I have had mine since new. I fitted it myself and I started servicing it after warranty ran out in 07. I have just put it on the electric dyno meter at the local mechanics for $50 and he showed me on screen its done 433hrs in 9years of use and all is perfect. Now there are people that don't know much that will say bad about certain brand motors,… Read more

this is true, but I can tell you that lemons always fall in amongst apples! I have had a few different brand motors over the years and in my experience anything electrical or mechanical has it's drama at some stage! PS, I always hear..." I have never had a problem with my motor in 5 years ECEPT only needed to change my electronic sensor for this or that"!!!!! Get it people!

2008 Mercury Motor 115 HP EFI Four Stroke – Not a fan of Mercury motors. We have this motor on a pontoon and every year there is something that goes wrong with this motor! Stay away from Mercury motors. Next motor for me is Yamaha! Good luck everyone with a Mercury! Don't buy! Not happy with this motor. Not Happy!

Motor has blown up! – Purchased the Mercury 115HP 4 stroke outboard 5 years ago but it had only done 129 hours when it literally blew up. It is currently being examined to assess the extent of the damage but first indications are that it is beyond repair. I am waiting for a report together with photos which I will send to Mercury Marine to see if they are prepared to replace the motor - with a suitable 2nd hand one.