Mercury 300XL Verado FourStroke

Finished in Phantom Black, this used Mercury 300XL Verado FourStroke is a 300 hp V8 that arrives with digital throttle and shift plus electro-hydraulic power steering already built in, on a 25-inch shaft. Advanced Range Optimization quietly trims fuel delivery at cruise, a shift the operator will not feel or hear.

What the Verado badge adds

Steering and digital controls come as part of this package rather than as later purchases, riding on an advanced mid-section tuned to damp vibration. That extra hardware brings dry weight to 600 lbs, and a 115-amp alternator with idle charge covers the higher electrical draw it creates.

Powerhead and running range

Peak rpm on this V8 lands in the 5200-6000 window, with the 32-valve, dual-overhead-cam layout unchanged from the rest of the 300 hp family at 4.6 liters and 279 cid. Trim runs through 20 degrees and tilt through 73, enough range for trailering or working shallow water, and the gearcase turns at a 1.75:1 ratio.

Does it need a separate steering kit? No, electro-hydraulic power steering is part of this Verado configuration already.

What color does it come in? Phantom Black.

Check this used motor's hours and service records first. Five years of coverage apply in total here, split between a 3-year Mercury standard warranty and 2 added years of Product Protection Gold.