8.2L V8 Sterndrive

Intuitive, Innovative Features

Advanced MPI

The multi-point electronic fuel injection system fine-tunes the air-to-fuel ratio for the ideal combination of power and efficiency.

Ample Charging Output

A powerful alternator delivers 65 amps of charging power at wide-open throttle – perfect for keeping onboard electronics running long into the fun.

Adaptive Speed Control

The Adaptive Speed Control feature lets you maintain engine rpm despite changes in load or conditions. Climbing large swells is easier. Cruising at low speeds is smoother. Carving out tight turns is effortless.

Engine Guardian

Explore farther with confidence knowing that the Engine Guardian system is at work. It monitors the engine and, if necessary, can adjust engine functions to help get you home safely.

SeaCore

Take on the toughest marine conditions with the available SeaCore® system. It’s an entire package of durable, corrosion-fighting technology that offers an extraordinary level of protection, including hard-coat anodizing on the drive, stainless-steel fasteners and components, and a closed cooling system.

MerCruiser Performance Data

Quick Acceleration

The high-displacement design delivers power when you need it for fast hole shots and thrilling acceleration.

Exceptional Fuel Economy

The electronic fuel injection system maximizes efficiency. Plus, MerCruiser engines deliver full performance on 87-octane fuel for additional savings at the pump.

Ample Torque

Let the torque do the talking. Enhanced air flow improves low- and mid-range torque, for instant throttle response. 

MerCruiser Advantage

Noise Reduction

Hear your friends and family talk. Hear yourself think. Enjoy your time on the water. A MerCruiser engine is still as powerful as ever. Thanks to sound-dampening advancements, it’s just not so loud about it.

Performance

High-displacement engines and multi-port fuel-injection systems maximize performance from every drop of fuel. You’ll enjoy quick acceleration, instantly responsive power and total fun.

Effortless Ownership

A redesigned service access has simplified what was once a hassle, bringing all service points to a single easily reachable location, color-coded for owner-friendly maintenance.

Durability

Through grueling endurance test cycles – in the lab and on the water – Mercury has refined every MerCruiser engine into an unflinching workhorse, built with better alloys and superior paints that can stand up to the harshest conditions.

Find Your Drive

Whether your ideal day means towing family and friends, aimlessly joyriding or dropping the hammer, MerCruiser offers the drive to fit your needs. It’s the perfect complement to premium engine performance.