525efi vs 525efi with Whipple resale value
 

Does having a whipple on a 525efi help or hurt the value of the boat?

Thanks!

Considering the kits are about 15k each , I would say it increases value, but it also limits the amount of potential buyers, so it may be a harder sell.

Anyone else? Thanks!

My question would be; was the engine built around using the Whipple, or was it a bolt on after wards?
I am by no means, questioning the Whipple, if it's boosted power the engine is not going to go the distance of the stock 525 efi.

What would be the deal breaker for me would be needing premium fuel. Since there is no place to purchase it on the water here (Puget Sound) that I know of that would mean I'd have to put the boat on the trailer everytime I needed fuel (it takes a lot of 5-gallon cans to fill a sportboat). As far as the additional stress on the 525 from the Whipple I do not have the knowledge to respond to that. With about 5% increase per pound of boost the performance would be awesome!

imo,even if the engine has a ton of hours,and needs a refresh,it is still worth more with the whipple.

When Im shopping, anything lesst then 100% stock and I dont even click on the ad.

You may know or think you did it right,,,,,I dont

But thats just me.

I would be leary of any boat that has had a super charger/ blower on it. If not set up properly, the engine could be short lived. On the fip side, if you plan on having it re-built, it's nice to have the hardware to make some power.

it's boosted power the engine is not going to go the distance of the stock 525 efi.http://www.rrce.info/song9-9.jpghttp://www.pqnw.info/a114.jpghttp://www.rrce.info/song9-5.jpghttp://www.rrce.info/song9-4.jpghttp://www.rrce.info/song9-7.jpghttp://www.rrce.info/song9-10.jpg

Did merc make a 525 that was a s/c motor? I looked at a profile that had 525 badges on the motors and it looked to be factory s/c not aftermarket? I don't know if this what bluber is asking about or was this a dealer instal after the fact?

The 525 that you are thinking about was built by Merc, however it is a totally different engine. It was a 454 with a flat tappet cam, Weiand blower and a carb. The engine that the OP is talking about is a Merc 525 efi with an aftermarket Whipple installed.
As long as a reputable shop installed the Whipple, there is no reason that it won't have a long, healthy life. We have done tons of them that have run for 100's of hours. The key is setting it up correctly. That includes the fuel system, water system, intercooler plumbing, etc. Proper maintenance also comes into play. However, if the owner and his neighbor put it on in his garage with his Craftsman tool set, I might be a little leary.

You could always pull the blower, convert it back to stock, and sell the blower. They are a pretty easy sell.
Eddie