MERCURY F175 – powerful and reliable outboard motor for medium boats and RIBs
The Mercury F175 engine is a four-stroke V6 outboard motor, designed to deliver reliable performance, smooth operation, and efficiency — ideal for medium-sized boats, RIBs, runabouts, or recreational boats, where a balance between power, weight, and comfort is important.
Why choose Mercury F175
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Ideal power / weight / size compromise: 175 HP is sufficient power for medium boats or RIBs — ensuring reliable acceleration and stable cruising without unnecessary overloaded configuration.
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Modern technologies and reliability: EFI, water cooling, reliable alternator, and quality workmanship provide assurance of good operation and long life.
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Flexible use: Variability of shaft length and configurations allows the engine to be adapted to different types of boats (RIB, runabout, recreational boat).
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Comfort and ease of control: Electric start, remote control, power-trim, and reliable shifting make the engine practical for everyday use and recreational cruising.
Technical specifications and performance
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Power: 175 HP (≈ 129 kW)
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Engine configuration: V6 with 24 valves, DOHC
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Displacement: 3.4 l (≈ 3400 cm³)
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RPM at full load: 5000–5800 RPM
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Fuel system: Electronic fuel injection (EFI) – reliable combustion and optimal consumption.
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Cooling: Water-cooled system with thermostat.
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Gears / shifting: Gear ratio 1.85:1, shifting F-N-R.
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Alternator / charging: 85 A / 1071 W — sufficient for onboard electronic equipment and batteries.
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Shaft length: Available in L (508 mm) and XL (635 mm) variants — depending on the type of boat.
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Lightweight and powerful construction: The engine provides power typical for V6 with the advantage of relatively lower weight.