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Aug 25, 2024 - 01:31 AM
Mariner stopped producing outboards in 1999.
The Mariner brand was originally introduced by Mercury Marine in the late 1970s as a separate line of outboard motors, targeting different markets and offering a range of engines that were often similar to Mercury models but with different branding and sometimes different features. Mariner outboards were popular for several years, especially in markets outside the United States.
By the late 1990s, Mercury decided to phase out the Mariner brand, consolidating their offerings under the Mercury name to streamline production and marketing efforts. The last Mariner-branded outboards were produced in 1999, after which the brand was discontinued, and all new outboards were branded as Mercury.
If you own a Mariner outboard and need parts or service, most of the components are interchangeable with Mercury outboards from the same era, making it easier to maintain these engines. Having a repair manual that covers Mariner outboards can be invaluable, especially since the brand is no longer in production, helping you with any maintenance or repair tasks that may arise.
