Mercury Verado 250 Hp

A Smooth Operator

Built tough to withstand the rigors of saltwater operation, no outboard in the class offers more displacement. Great for deck, inflatable rigid hull, inshore fishing, multi-species fishing, offshore fishing, and runabout cuddy boats and tritoons.

Engine Details

Lighter than its competition yet built to withstand the rigors of saltwater operation. For go-fast boats and commercial offshore operations that operate in rough seas or need more speed. Great for deck, inflatable rigid hull, inshore fishing, multi-species fishing, offshore fishing, and runabout cuddy boats, and tritoons.
Specifications - 250hp
HP / kW
  • 300 / 224
Engine type
  • V8
Displacement (CID/CC)
  • 279 CID
Displacement (L)
  • 4.6L
Cylinder Configuration
  • V8 [64 degree] with Dual Overhead Cam [DOHC] and 32-valves
Full throttle RPM
  • 5200-6000
Air induction
  • Performance-Tuned Long-Runner Intake Manifold
Fuel induction system
  • Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Computer Controlled with Advanced Range Optimization
Alternator amp / Watt
  • 115-amp (1449 Watt) with Idle Charge
Recommended fuel
  • Unleaded Regular 87 Octane Minimum (R+M/2) or 90 RON 10% Ethanol Maximum
Details
Recommended oil
  • NMMA Certified FCW SAE 10W-30
Engine protection operator warning system
  • SmartCraft Engine Guardian
Starting
  • Electric Start with SmartStart Protection
Controls
  • Standard: Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
Steering
  • Integrated Electro-Hydraulic Power-Steering
Shaft length
  • 20" / 508 mm
  • 25" / 635 mm
  • 30" / 762 mm
Gearcase ratio
  • 1.75:1 / 1.85:1
Dry weight *Lightest model available
  • 600 lbs / 272 kgs
CARB star rating
  • 3
Bore and stroke
  • 3.6 in x 3.4 in / 92 mm x 86 mm
Ignition
  • SmartCraft PCM 112 Digital Inductive
Cooling system
  • Water-cooled with thermostat
Gear shift
  • F-N-R
Gearcase options
  • 5.44"
Trim system
  • Power trim and tilt
Exhaust system
  • Through prop
Color
  • Cold Fusion White
  • Phantom Black
Lubrication system
  • Integrated wet sump
Oil Capacity
  • 7.0 Quarts / 6.6 Liters
Maximum Trim Range
  • 20° (-6° to 14°)
Maximum Tilt Range
  • 73° (-6° to 67°)