RULE THE WAVES WITH MERC New engines, new design features, new ideas. Merc still sets the pace...

1 973 Mercury Outboards—a complete range of powerfrom 4 h.p. to 1 50 h.p.! With 22 models to choose from there's a Merc that's just right for you ... tender or sailing cruiser auxiliary, fishing "troller", compact water skier powerhouse, safe and reliable family cruiser "pusher". And Mercury have the largest production outboard available ...

V.A.T.

80 80 00 notice.

150hp.

£1125 80.

Mercs have a rule—being first! In fact since 1 939, Mercs have introduced more than 1 00 "firsts" to the boating world I "Firsts" that offer you the most advanced carefully designed and crafted powerplants available. 1 973 is no different. The new ideas, developments and improvements keep on coming.

New for '73 are "Power- Ported" pistons further increasing engine efficiency and fuel economy. Also "Cam-Turned" pistons reducing operating clearances and providing increased performance and longer engine life. Some of the other new features you can see—some you can't. Butthey'll make guessing the age of your Merc years from now even harder.

Consider all the great features of a Merc—then you'll see why it's in a class of its own. See your local Mercury Dealer—now.

There's a Merc just right for you! SEE US ON STAND UE.1 AT THE BOAT SHOW the know-how costs no more.