One of the best things about fishing is that it’s so peaceful. Alone on the water, you can hear the eerie call of a loon, the distant splash of a breaching bass, or the honking of a passing flock of geese. That is, until some yahoo with an ancient outboard screams by, sounding more like a dragster than a fishing boat.
Avoiding such scenarios is why Mercury Marine strives to be at the forefront in noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) testing of marine engines. Founded in 1939, Mercury Marine is a division of the Brunswick Corp. Based in Fond du Lac, WI, the company makes outboard motors, inboard motors and stern-drive motors for boats. The company’s products are known worldwide for their power, efficiency, reliability and quiet operation.