saltwater vs standard merc motors

bluebackbil · 11-23-2005, 08:03 AM

does anyone know the difference between merc saltwater or their standard outboard motors?

FastActionRodTip · 11-23-2005, 08:32 AM

not exactly sure...their website should explain...my Evinrude SW edition has something like 14 differences, mostly like paint, ss steering arm, water pump, drive shaft ...pretty significant considering it was only a couple hundred or so more $$$...i'd recommend it, even it it doesn't gey much saly use

bluebackbil · 11-23-2005, 08:38 AM

I checked their web site and it didn't have any info, so I'm just wondering if there are any major differences

Road Rage · 11-23-2005, 08:55 AM

I think the only REAL difference is that there is a hose-fitting/flush port on the front of the motor, so you can flush it with fresh water even when it's IN the salt.

snit · 11-23-2005, 01:27 PM

Why don't ya ask Boat Doc'? He's THE merc man. We researched it some on my dads 150 Merc (1996), and there wasn't a whole lot of differences if I recall.

chummer · 11-24-2005, 09:35 AM

I believe from what I've seen here previously is that the SW version interior water passages metal has had some sort of anti-corrosion treatment applied when the motor was manufactured.