1966 Vintage MerCruiser Stern Drive Power Advertisement – Superior Boat Control

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1996 Vintage MerCruiser Stern Drive Power Advertisement – Superior Boat Control

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This 1966 vintage magazine advertisement promotes the MerCruiser Stern Drive Power Packages, highlighting their superior maneuverability and control compared to traditional inboard motors. The ad emphasizes how the MerCruiser lower unit functions like an outboard, providing steerable thrust for smoother navigation, better docking, and enhanced handling in tight spaces.

The full-color image showcases a boater effortlessly navigating a marina, reinforcing MerCruiser’s ease of use and precision steering. The bold headline, CONTROL, underscores the confidence and reliability MerCruiser owners enjoy on the water. The ad details features such as power tilt for shallow water operation, single-lever remote control for speed and shift, and a hydraulic pressure steering system similar to a car’s.

Manufactured by Kiekhaefer Corporation, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation, the MerCruiser lineup includes gasoline and diesel-powered stern drives ranging from 60 to 350 horsepower.

This original 1966 advertisement has been mounted on black cardboard and measures approximately 25 x 17 cm. As this is a genuine vintage print, some natural signs of aging may be present, adding to its authentic nostalgic charm. A great collectible for boating enthusiasts, marine historians, and lovers of classic boat engine advertising.