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Vazer (2008)


Brief Summary

Vazer is a 100 horsepower sterndrive engine built with a compact design. It uses an innovative and patented approach to reduce engine height by tilting the engine to 50 degrees, allowing it to fit under seats, platforms and decks of a variety of boats, including pontoons, fishing boats and runabouts. The unique design of Vazer allows boatbuilders to utilize more space for passengers and gear, and provides improved access to the water compared to traditional sterndrive or outboard engines.

Key Features

  • GM Vortec 1600 base engine with single overhead cam valvetrain features a sturdy cast iron block coupled with an aluminum cylinder head for excellent
  • Patent-pending Aluminum Tri-Y exhaust header is performance tuned to reduce backpressure for optimized torque and horsepower across the engine’s broad
  • Patent-pending self-draining design means that no water remains in the engine or drive after the boat is removed from the water
  • The Vazer drive utilizes many of the MerCruiser Alpha drive’s internal components for reliability proven by millions of boaters around the world
  • Reduced height upper driveshaft housing places propeller shaft in proper relationship with boat running surface for optimal planing and top speed
  • First sterndrive canted to 50∞ to dramatically reduce overall engine height; patent- pending
  • MerCruiser-exclusive cast aluminum engine oil pan is corrosion resistant, provides added rigidity to the engine block and incorporates a special winda
  • Lowered center of gravity helps boats plane faster, stay on plane at lower speeds and provides more stable handling
  • 100 Vazer operates best on easy-to-find and less expensive 87 octane gasoline

Specifications

Type of Engine
Number of Cylinders
Horse Power 100
Configuration
Weight
Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Delivery
Shaft Length Options
Shift Throttle Control
Displacement
Steering Control
Recommended Fuel
Alternator Output 65 amp
CARB Rating
Engine Monitoring System

Captain's Report