Power and control

In a word, awesome, for all the right reasons – shove-in-the-back acceleration, instant throttle response and blistering top speed, but also mechanical excellence, exceptional refinement and effortless operation.

Mercury’s most powerful outboard to date delivers on every level, including styling. Essentially two V6 Verado powerheads stacked end on end, the new V12 is a tall motor, but a cleverly-designed solid aluminium bracket compensates for the engine’s height and ensures it can be tilted completely clear of the water.

Available in black or white with understated graphics, Mercury’s Verado V12