Hardin Marine is making waves at the 2026 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, showcasing an exciting collection of new performance products and accessories aimed at the rapidly growing high-performance outboard market. Among the highlights is an extensive lineup of upgrades developed by Belak Marine, bringing serious horsepower potential, improved reliability, and innovative rigging solutions to Mercury Racing outboard enthusiasts.
With Mercury Racing’s 450R and 500R engines powering some of today’s most impressive performance boats, Hardin Marine is expanding its offerings to help owners take their outboard-powered machines to the next level.
Leading the charge are new multi-stage performance packages for the Mercury Racing 450R and 500R. These comprehensive upgrade kits incorporate MoTeC engine management, supercharger pulley upgrades, improved bearing carriers, and high-flow throttle body options. For those looking to extract maximum performance, the 450R pulley upgrade alone offers the potential for substantial horsepower gains when combined with the appropriate engine management and professional tuning.
Among the new items on display are upgraded billet oil filters, reinforced supercharger boost bypass pipes, heavy-duty propeller shafts, and specialized cooling components. A particularly interesting addition is a catamaran-specific water bypass fitting designed to help maintain cooling-water pressure during aggressive turns in multi-engine installations.
Rigging improvements are another highlight, including new 3-inch rigging tube adapters and complete swivel rigging kits for Mercury Racing 450R and 500R outboards. Combining Belak Marine’s precision-machined adapters with Hardin Marine’s popular swivel rigging technology, these systems provide a clean, functional solution for high-performance outboard installations.
The collaboration represents another step in Hardin Marine’s continued expansion into the outboard performance marketplace. Long recognized for its extensive selection of high-performance sterndrive components, engine accessories, and innovative marine hardware, the company is applying that same performance-driven philosophy to the increasingly popular outboard segment.
Beyond the new outboard offerings, Hardin Marine is also showcasing its extensive lineup of precision-machined billet aluminum accessories and high-performance exhaust manifolds. From billet engine accessories, handles, trim rings, and accessory mounts to beautifully finished engine dress-up components, Hardin Marine continues to deliver products that combine eye-catching craftsmanship with proven functionality. The company’s popular exhaust manifolds and systems remain a cornerstone of its performance heritage, offering improved exhaust flow, exceptional durability, and weight-saving designs for a wide variety of marine engine applications. Whether building a custom performance engine or upgrading an existing powerplant, Hardin Marine’s growing selection of premium components gives enthusiasts plenty of ways to enhance both performance and appearance.
Visitors to the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show can get a firsthand look at Hardin Marine’s latest offerings at Booth 1019, while the complete lineup of new outboard performance upgrades and accessories is available through www.hardin-marine.com.