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jeff32 02-24-2013 08:00 PM

reasons not to like 525sc????
 
Iwish my next boat to be EFI. While looking, I sometimes run into some boats having these 525sc.... like this one : http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-...orcev4exp=true


I feel like it is either old technology, or I feel either like I want to stay away from any blower motor... for reliability reasons and maintnance of course...

As of right now I rule out these, but I'm I too closed minded??

TRL505 02-24-2013 08:27 PM

Had as set on a 1997 32' Ftn....and ran the living crap out of them. Loved them. Never had any issue except for a blower rebuild about 5yrs into it. I would not hesitate buying a boat with the 535sc.

dykstra 02-24-2013 08:38 PM

Only downfall is Mercury recommends premium fuel.

commandersander 02-24-2013 08:40 PM

Forced induction all day, every day. Forget maintenance.....you will be working your azz off with any boat.....so the question is how fast u wanna go?

glassdave 02-24-2013 08:41 PM

I have 250+ trouble free hours on a pair. Fantastic motor and i've not had to touch a thing except for general maintenance stuff and occasional water pumps. The motors were over built by merc and very durable. I love the over driven blower whine :cool:

dykstra 02-24-2013 08:41 PM

I love mine.

badluck 02-25-2013 04:41 AM


Originally Posted by dykstra (Post 3874113)
i love mine.

+1

kreed 02-25-2013 07:20 AM

I had a pair in a Cig Bullet.... great engine. Wouldnt hesitate to buy another set.

DiamondPerformance 02-25-2013 09:26 AM

Great motor, only reason to hesitate is finding parts for the blower.

WARPARTY36 02-25-2013 10:51 AM

I had good luck with mine. They do use more fuel than the 525 EFI's though.


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