Rumor Mill Mercury Big Blocks by Yamaha ?

[pagola]

mercury 225hp 4 stroke is being built by yamaha....only difference is the paint....the august magazines all have a feature on it.......

 

[fishon71]

Rumor Mill Mercury Big Blocks by Yamaha ?

Has anyone heard and can confirm that Yamaha has contracted with Mercury to build there big blocks? I wonder if there building to Yamaha spec/design or Mercury?