Team Mercury smashes them in Celebrity Show
It was a match made in fishing heaven… well, kind of.
Team Mercury member Darren ‘Dizzy’ Borg has teamed up with V8 Supercar driver James Courtney to thrash the competition in a special celebrity fishing contest organised by Australian Fishing Championships (AFC).
Cricket legend Matthew Hayden, actor Blair McDonough and second V8 wheelman Stephen Johnson
also took part, paired up with pro’s from the other regular AFC teams.
The one-off, made-for-TV event took place on the Tweed River in New South Wales.
The target was Bream and the rules were simple.
The pro’s and celebrities had to catch their own fish, with each handing over their biggest five for weighing.
“The pro’s had no problems reaching their limit, but the celebrities had trouble getting anything into the boat,” said a smiling AFC Executive Producer, Steve Morgan.
“Dizzy played it smart and turned from fisherman to teacher, and he must have done a good job because James was the only celebrity to bring in five fish.
“I have to say Team Mercury pretty much smashed them. They were the only guys to catch their limit. I think the best of the rest only had seven or eight.”
The celebrity contest should go to air later this year as the first episode of the new AFC series, the rest of which will be filmed next month.
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New Bravo Three – extra blade means extra performance
Mercury Propellers is proud to introduce the new Bravo Three propeller.
Featuring a four-blade front and a three-blade rear design, the new Bravo Three will
improve the overall performance of virtually any sports-cruiser.
“This new and improved Bravo Three will deliver enhanced acceleration and better top speed in most applications,” said Mercury’s National Parts and Accessories Manager, Mick Hall.
“Which is exactly what boat owners want, but not only that, it has been designed to develop less cavitation which will further reduce the erosion of the blade surfaces.”
The original Bravo Three – a twin three-blade prop – has earned a huge following around the world for its overall performance, but the new Bravo Three lifts the bar even higher.
“With an extra blade, the new Bravo Three provides a superior hold on the water which translates to better handling,” Mick said.
“It also comes with tighter pitch offerings – from 19” to 30” – which provides better compatibility with various hull and engine combinations.”
The new Bravo Three looks great too. A high-polish option provides outstanding aesthetics as well as enhanced stain and corrosion resistance, which makes it an excellent choice for salt water boaters.
New Verado 350 SCi – designed to exceed
Mercury Racing has introduced the all-new Verado 350 SCi – a superb in-line six-cylinder outboard which will give speed-lovers more power and better performance than any comparable engine.
From the top cowl to the all-new gear case, the new Verado 350 SCi is designed to exceed expectations in product quality, reliability and performance by combing the brains of Verado with the brawn of Mercury Racing.
The engine’s performance comes from a 2.6-litre supercharged engine which features electronically controlled sequential multi-port fuel injection, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cam design, a charge-air cooler and electronic boost bypass control.
The new top cowl design, with fresh air intakes on the top and front, helps maintain consistent engine operating temperatures by circulating cool air around the powerhead and associated components. The cowl design also channels fresh air directly to the supercharger thereby improving power and performance.
The Verado 350 SCi is super-reliable, with the strength, toughness and durability recreational boaters and offshore sport anglers demand.
An all-new sand-cast driveshaft housing has been created for enhanced durability. Stainless steel guide plates with fibre wear pads and high-performance engine mounts enhance engine stability at high speeds
A brand new, hydrodynamic gearcase has also been added to handle the engine’s high torque and power output.
And there’s no need to worry about noise. Patented sound-dampening technology means this high performance outboard is remarkably quiet.
The Verado 350 SCi also comes with SmartStart - all you have to do is turn the key and release, and the engine will start automatically.
Electro-hydraulic power steering and SmartCraft Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) provide for an exceptionally smooth and responsive driving experience combined with sports car-like handling and performance.
With a limited two-year warranty, the exciting Verado 350 SCi will be available before Christmas. The 25” and 30” versions will be on sale through all Mercury Verado dealers, with the 20” model sold through race dealers only.
See the New Verado 350 SCi