
Commercial 300hp V8 Family (Digital + AMS Verado type Mid-Section)
· Engine Details
Ideal for commercial fishing, commercial workboats and law-enforcement boats. Available with joystick piloting, electro-hydraulic power steering, and Mercury’s Advanced MidSection (AMS). The Advanced MidSection virtually eliminates vibration from being transmitted to the boat, while joystick piloting provides maximum control and maneuverability.
Specifications - 300 CMS/AMS
HP / kW |
o 300/224 |
Engine type |
o V8 |
MidSection |
o Advanced MidSection (AMS) |
Displacement (CID/CC) |
o 279 CID |
Displacement (L) |
o 4.6L |
Cylinder Configuration |
o V-8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves |
Full throttle RPM |
o 4800-5600 |
Air induction |
o Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold |
Fuel induction system |
o Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization |
Alternator amp / Watt |
o 115-amp (1449 Watt) with Idle Charge |
Recommended fuel |
o Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum |
Recommended oil |
o NMMA Certified FCW SAE 25W-40 (Optional 10W-30 for Cold Conditions) |
Engine protection operator warning system |
o SmartCraft Engine Guardian |
Compatible with SmartCraft digital technology |
o Yes |
Starting |
o Electric Start with SmartStart Protection |
Controls |
o Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) |
Steering |
o Electro-hydraulic power steering o Joystick Piloting for Outboards |
Shaft length |
o 20" / 508 mm o 25" / 635 mm o 30" / 762 mm |
Gearcase ratio |
o 1.75:1 |
Dry weight *Lightest model available |
o AMS 600 lbs |
CARB star rating |
o 3 |
Bore and stroke |
o 3.6 in x 3.4 in / 92 mm x 86 mm |
Ignition |
o SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive |
Cooling system |
o Water-cooled with thermostat |
Gear shift |
o F-N-R |
Gearcase options |
o 5.44" |
Trim system |
o Power trim and tilt |
Exhaust system |
o Through prop |
Counter Rotation |
o Available |
Color |
o Phantom Black |
Lubrication system |
o Integrated wet sump |
Oil Capacity |
o 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters |
Maximum Trim Range |
o 20° (-6° to 14°) |
Maximum Tilt Range |
o 73° (-6° to 67°) |