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| As a Fond du Lac resident, I find it pretty funny that somone thinks the 150 is made overseas. Merc employs over 2,000 people in our town. They ain't making washers and dryers over there. As Steve says, they do have plants overseas that make smaller motors, but even then, Merc built the plants and engineers the motors. A lady I used to work with moved to China for a year plus while her husband helped set up the plant.
I have talked to guys who helped build the current 150 four stroke and they are very proud of it. It is a great blend of power, fuel economy and is light for a 150 four stroke. There is a reason you can get a five year warranty on Merc four strokes. They know the quality, the durability.
The Verado is also built right here in WI. The assembly line alone cost millions. They have one of the most advanced casting plants in the world here as well. Even Harley contracts with them for complex castings.
You want to see where Merc builds all their motors 75 and up? Look east when traveling through Fond du Lac on Higway 41. Hard to miss that half mile of plants
Edited by North of 8 12/13/2013 8:55 PM
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