Reply To: Are There any Outboards Still Made in the USA?

[Don]

billw wrote:

Big Mercs are still made here, still in Fond Du Lac. I don’t get hands-on, on many 150s, but I believe that’s about where the US horse power range starts. (I am going to have to check on that.) The newish V12 600s, the new V10 400s, and the V8 and V6 are all made in Wisconsin, USA, and the plant is really state-of-the-art. Mid range Mercs are made in a “Mercury-owned” plant in China, but are of US design. (Like anything in China is really and truly “owned” by us?) Smaller Mercs are made by Tohatsu in Japan. The large engine market is very competitive, with Yamaha and Mercury really duking it out. Surprisingly, Mercury is actually gaining market share, which is one small sign of encouragement, in an otherwise-dismal American outlook.

I have to give this shout-out to the great state of Wisconsin: It seems to me like more stuff is manufactured there, than in all the other 49 states combined. You GO, people of Wisconsin!!

I am thrilled Merc is doing so well….