Has Mercury discontinued the 860’s? Seemed like a good alternative to the turbo motors with a better price point and 2 year warranty . Also the looked like they held up well on the offshore circuit

It was not listed with the other engines last time I checked.

On many hulls, they were a bit lacking in the midrange due to the lack of forced aspiration.

Problem with that engine is "I believe" when it comes time for a refresh it needs to go back to Merc. Get ready to dish out some coin.

not really a problem when it can go 500 hours before a refresh

Refresh every 300 hours. By far the longest of the QC4V engines.

Markus,

I've always wondered.... So, the 860 is essentially, say, an 1100, without the turbos and any specifics for the turbos?

Thanks. Brad.

they werent overly popular because of the rpm range and, go figure, cost over a 700.
i think we can still order one but its not listed on the racing consumer site.

Yes.

No kidding and with a tune the 700 is just as much with more TQ, and can be rebuilt by any number of people. They don't have the cool factor though