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Mercury Marine V-6 FourStroke
In February, Mercury Marine released its new V-6 FourStroke lineup at the Miami International Boat Show, launching one of the industry’ s lightest, most powerful, compact and fuel-efficient outboards. Built on a 3.4-liter V-6 platform, the additions include 175-, 200- and 225-hp models. To illustrate the advantages, the 200-hp V-6 FourStroke motor features Mercury’ s largest displacement in the 200-hp class, but is the lightest in its class at only 475 pounds. It delivers 20 percent more torque than the closest four-cylinder competitor at cruise, all while burning 15 percent less fuel than the closest four-cylinder competitor. Mercury incorporated a host of other“ smart” systems that help maximize performance while minimizing maintenance and expense. Complete specs are available at the company’ s website. Owners of midsized bass boats should also check out the 150-hp ProXS, which joined the fleet in Miami, too.
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KastKing KastPro Braided Fishing Line
KastKing weaved Spectra fibers into a thin four-carrier braided line for its new KastPro series, which comes in 10- to 80-pound test in either blue or green finish. The line, which KastKing touts for its abrasion resistance, is made in America and wound on a biodegradeable spool made from compressed wheat straw. Price is $ 18.98 to $ 22.98 for 300 yards.
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