Mercury Marine’s dedication to advancements in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) reduction is one more thing that sets the V10 Verado® outboard apart in the industry.
It’s an achievement made possible through the NVH testing facility at Mercury’s global headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, where every detail of sound and vibration is meticulously analyzed and refined.
“Unlike traditional approaches that address NVH later in development, Mercury integrates this process from day one, modeling NVH performance during design and running pre-production models through rigorous sound lab testing,” explains Jeff Becker, senior category manager for outboard propulsion systems at Mercury.
This early commitment allows engineers to pinpoint and eliminate unwanted noise and vibration before the engine reaches consumers, ensuring an exceptionally smooth and quiet boating experience.
Our V10 model builds upon the NVH breakthroughs of the V8 Verado in 2018 and the V12 Verado in 2021, incorporating key innovations like the elimination of the telltale, a once-prominent cooling water stream that was identified as a major source of idle noise.
The Advanced MidSection (AMS), exclusive to the Verado platform, features a unique perimeter mounting system that absorbs vibration before it can reach the boat and significantly reduces harshness. And the intake silencer ensures that the Verado maintains its whisper-quiet operation—even under high load—allowing boaters to communicate effortlessly, whether cruising or at wide-open throttle.
Beyond lab testing, Mercury engineers take their NVH research onto the water, ensuring that real-world conditions align with Mercury’s stringent standards.
“This dedication has resulted in an engine that is over 50% quieter than a leading competitor’s high-horsepower outboard at full throttle and 40% quieter at cruise speed, delivering a world-class, refined boating experience,” offers Becker.
The V10 Verado is able to achieve industry-leading noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) levels through the following advanced engineering technologies:
1. Industry-First V10 Design
- The V10 Verado is the first-ever V10 outboard, engineered to deliver high performance while maintaining quiet and smooth operation.
- A balance shaft helps reduce vibration and creates a smooth-running engine
2. Advanced Cowl & Mounting Systems
- Mercury Marine integrates its cowl design and sealing to minimize airborne noise.
- Targeted sound absorption treatments reduce unwanted noise, delivering refined sound quality.
- AMS system features advanced mounting brackets designed to absorb vibrations before they reach the boat hull.
3. Smooth & Quiet Acceleration
- With class-leading 5.7 liters of displacement, the powerhead provides effortless torque and power, resulting in smooth acceleration and minimal vibration.
- Mercury employs intake tuning and silencing technology to suppress harsh engine noise, especially at high rpm.
4. Advanced Sound Control & Exhaust Tuning
- Mercury tuned the exhaust system to deliver a throaty growl at startup and idle when using Sport Mode.
- Choosing Quiet Mode reduces noise output for a whisper-quiet exhaust tone at lower speeds.
5. Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) System
- Mercury DTS technology provides ultra-smooth and quiet shifting, eliminating the mechanical noise and harshness found in traditional systems.
- The modular Flo-Torq X propeller hub absorbs shock for smooth, quiet shifting.
By combining these innovations, Mercury Marine has set a new standard for NVH control, making the V10 Verado outboard one of the most refined high-horsepower outboards on the market. But don’t take our word for it. Come experience it for yourself by visiting a Mercury Authorized Dealer today.