Mercury F250 Verado V8 – 250 HP 4-Stroke Outboard Engine (V8 Power & Luxury Comfort)

The Mercury F250 Verado V8 is designed to exceed expectations for an outboard in the 250HP class – it offers the brawn of a big V8 coupled with the refinement and features unique to Mercury’s premium Verado line. At its heart is a 4.6-liter V8 – naturally aspirated (no supercharger) – that, thanks to its substantial displacement, generates a prodigious amount of torque. You feel this the moment you throttle up: heavy boats climb onto plane effortlessly, and cruising speeds are achieved with less engine strain, which potentially extends engine life and reduces fuel burn. Specific to the Verado series, the 250 has the unique Advanced MidSection (AMS) – a solid mounting frame with integrated hydraulic dampeners separating the powerful V8 from the boat’s transom. Mercury claims this system cuts down vibration transmitted to the hull by up to 60% compared to conventional mounts – in effect, the engine “floats” independently of the boat. The outcome is crystal-clear, smooth operation – at idle you’ll barely know the engine is running, and when you accelerate, the sound is muted and pleasing, without a harsh roar. Another plus for discerning owners is the availability of color options – in addition to classic Phantom Black, the Verado V8 is offered in white (Cold Fusion or Warm Fusion) which can beautifully complement the styling of premium yachts. The Mercury F250 Verado V8, of course, is fully digital: throttle and shifting are managed by the DTS system, eliminating cables and providing precise, in-sync control in multi-engine setups. Any cable feedback or clunkiness in gear engagement is a thing of the past – DTS ensures the 250 Verado feels like the “automatic transmission” of a luxury car. The engine comes standard with electric power steering, which not only makes steering effortless but also sets the stage for integration with Joystick Piloting. With a helm joystick, maneuvering a multi-engine Verado boat – whether easing into a slip or spinning 360° in place – becomes second nature. The SmartCraft platform enables monitoring every aspect of engine operation via VesselView or even a mobile app. With the Verado 250 V8 you also get Adaptive Speed Control, holding engine RPM steady as loads change (e.g., in sharp turns or heavy chop), so the boat doesn’t bog down or lose grip. The Mercury F250 Verado V8 weighs about 600 lbs (272 kg for a long shaft), making it one of the lightest V8s in this class – a key factor when you want to minimize transom weight and improve boat balance. For those who value the perfect blend of power, silence, and high-tech convenience, the Mercury 250 Verado V8 delivers – 250 horsepower of precision and class on every wave.

• Recommended Use: Ideal for medium to large premium boats (~6 – 9 m) – such as luxury cruising runabouts, sporty performance boats, or as part of twin/triple setups on larger offshore vessels – where smooth operation and handling are as prized as the power itself.
• Example Applications: High-end cuddy cabins and bowriders where a single 250 V8 Verado provides quiet yet potent propulsion; bigger fishing boats or yachts equipped with twin 250 V8s for a mix of speed and torque headroom; elite patrol boats and tech RIBs that require a 250HP engine with low vibration for long hours of operation and crew comfort.