
Mercury’s new 115 Pro XS fourtroke earned its “Extra Special”status capturing UIM Class 3A and 3B World Championships last week in Tvedestrand, Norway. The engine, released as a consumer model earlier this year, proved its dependability and reliability when rough seas challenged crews and their equipment. The engine joins an existing fleet of low emissions two-stroke Mercury 115 Pro XS-powered competitors as well as those powered by competitive low-emissions two-stroke outboards.

The third and final race of the 3A World Championship was a ‘nail biter’ – right down to the finish. Most thought Paul Etasse’s competitive low emissions two-stroke outboard -powered Phantom 19G Team Slaver had done enough to secure the 2016 title. Paul, who had a 300-point advantage going into Race 3 over his closest rival, Jack Bobin (Motorvated Racing), only needed to finish fifth to clinch the championship. Motorvated Racing is an identical hull as Team Slayer with exception to power. Doug Ashley Marine, a UK Mercury supplier, rigged Jack’s Phantom with the new Mercury 115 Pro XS. Read more