2026 Mercury Marine® MerCruiser 8.2 MAG H.O. ECT Base

2026 Mercury Marine® MerCruiser 8.2 MAG H.O. ECT

Big-block muscle for big-time fun. The MerCruiser® 8.2L Sterndrive engine generates the torque to get heavy boats out of the hole and to cruising speeds quickly, without sacrificing fuel economy. The perfect choice for big adventures

Features may include:

• The multi-point electronic fuel injection system fine-tunes the air-to-fuel ratio for the ideal combination of power and efficiency.

• A powerful alternator delivers 65 amps of charging power at wide-open throttle – perfect for keeping onboard electronics running long into the fun.

• The Adaptive Speed Control feature lets you maintain engine rpm despite changes in load or conditions. Climbing large swells is easier. Cruising at low speeds is smoother. Carving out tight turns is effortless.

• Explore farther with confidence knowing that the Engine Guardian system is at work. It monitors the engine and, if necessary, can adjust engine functions to help get you home safely.

• Take on the toughest marine conditions with the available SeaCore® system. It’s an entire package of durable, corrosion-fighting technology that offers an extraordinary level of protection, including hard-coat anodizing on the drive, stainless-steel fasteners and components, and a closed cooling system

• The high-displacement design delivers power when you need it for fast hole shots and thrilling acceleration.

• The electronic fuel injection system maximizes efficiency. Plus, MerCruiser engines deliver full performance on 87-octane fuel for additional savings at the pump.

• Let the torque do the talking. Enhanced air flow improves low- and mid-range torque, for instant throttle response

• Hear your friends and family talk. Hear yourself think. Enjoy your time on the water. A MerCruiser engine is still as powerful as ever. Thanks to sound-dampening advancements, it’s just not so loud about it.

• High-displacement engines and multi-port fuel-injection systems maximize performance from every drop of fuel. You’ll enjoy quick acceleration, instantly responsive power and total fun.

• A redesigned service access has simplified what was once a hassle, bringing all service points to a single easily reachable location, color-coded for owner-friendly maintenance.

• Through grueling endurance test cycles – in the lab and on the water – Mercury has refined every MerCruiser engine into an unflinching workhorse, built with better alloys and superior paints that can stand up to the harshest conditions