If you’ve shopped for marine parts or accessories, you’ve likely seen the names Mercury and Quicksilver. The truth is, these two brands are essentially the same when it comes to quality and product performance. Both are manufactured by Brunswick Corporation and come from the same factories, ensuring identical standards of reliability and durability.
Why Two Brands?
The difference between Mercury and Quicksilver is purely a marketing choice:
- Mercury products are sold exclusively through authorized Mercury Marine dealerships.
- Quicksilver products are distributed more widely, available in retail stores, independent marine dealers, and even local convenience shops.
This dual branding allows Brunswick to cater to different markets while maintaining the same high-quality standards.
Products are interchangeable, as Quicksilver is the official OEM replacement brand for Mercury Marine.
Ultimately when you receive parts for your Mercury or Mercruiser engine it does not matter when it is Quicksilver or Mercury. Both are the same OEM products.
