anyone having a problem with the 525 and rear main seals?
05 top gun, 40 hours, leaking oil, mechanic replaced seal
under warranty once, and still leaking and I'm pissed off

We had a 575 problem on a powerquest back in 00 when the XR drives came out. We were blowing rear mains like it was our job. Not even pushing the boat. It was changed almost 8 times. They may of had a few sets of bad seals. Stick to them!!!!! We did and it took a year.... They did make it right though.

i had the same problem last year with my new 04 topgun,replaced the seal , less than 20 hrs, now it`s o k . made a real mess of things, took a long time to get it all cleaned up.just like you, i was pissed off specially with a new ride.

ONC,
Who's doing the work for you?

James

I've got twin 04' CRE 525's. Replaced the rear main in one due to slow leaking. Done under warranty and so far no probs with it since the replacement or with the other motor.

david wade marine is doing the work, stated he spoke to mercury and they are sending a different type of seal. we will see what happens.