Mercury Verado 400HP CXXL Outboard White

This CXXL Verado 400 is the longest-shaft white-finished option in this line, running a 30-inch shaft, with counter rotation available. It suits boats with transoms taller than shorter-shaft versions of this engine are meant for.

Shaft length drives the choice

Pick the shaft length that matches your transom height rather than the horsepower you want, since every shaft option in this line shares the same engine. Because counter rotation is checked off on this unit, a future twin build with an opposite-spinning partner is already covered.

Standard features and finish

On this unit, gear changes run through an electronic shift system, the steering has hydraulic assistance, and the mounting is designed to isolate vibration from the hull, backed by a starter with overload protection. The inline-six block beneath this cowl runs 2.6 liters, 24 valves, and dual overhead cams, at 668 pounds. The RPM band at full throttle spans 6200 to 6800. The cowl is finished in white. A tool kit, the owner's manual, along with mounting hardware ship alongside the engine.

What distinguishes this from a shorter-shaft version of the same engine? Shaft length alone; the engine and electronics are otherwise the same.

What coverage does it carry? Mercury Marine's standard 3-year warranty.

Does the propeller ship along with this engine? This configuration leaves the propeller out; it ships separately.