Mercury 300XL Verado FourStroke Warm Fusion

This used Mercury 300XL Verado FourStroke wears a Warm Fusion White finish over the same 300 hp V8 platform, with digital throttle and shift standard alongside electro-hydraulic steering on its 25-inch shaft. Advanced Range Optimization adjusts fuel delivery automatically at cruise, a change the operator will not notice from the helm.

Built-in rather than added on

Where a mechanical-control FourStroke in this same 300 hp family needs separately purchased steering and controls, this Verado ships with both fitted, carried on an advanced mid-section engineered to cut vibration. That extra hardware pushes dry weight up to 600 lbs.

Charging and the powerhead

Idle charge on the 115-amp alternator keeps pace with this configuration's heavier draw, while the V8 itself stays at 4.6 liters and 279 cid, 32 valves riding its dual camshafts, and a full-throttle ceiling of 5200-6000 rpm. The gearcase still turns at a 1.75:1 ratio.

Is power steering included on this trim? Yes, it is standard rather than sold apart.

What's the finish on this unit? Warm Fusion White.

Buyers cross-shopping this against the mechanical-control FourStroke should weigh the heavier dry weight against not having to source steering and controls separately.

Being used, its logged hours and upkeep history deserve a look before ordering. Protection on this unit reaches 5 years combined: 3 under the standard Mercury warranty, 2 more via Product Protection Gold.