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Old 12-24-2003 | 11:54 AM
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What do you guys think about the 525's, is that enough power for that size boat?
 
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:12 PM
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step, or non-stepped?
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:22 PM
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04, Twin Step.
 
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:28 PM
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AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!

I think the one in our club is running around 85 MPH with 525's.
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:30 PM
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Those 525's are AWESOME engines.
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:32 PM
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If 85 MPH doesn't cut it for you, go with more power!

Maybe something like FOUR 540's!
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:33 PM
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Hay Dock, you have any more pics of that boat? Is it yours, NICE!!!!
 
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:35 PM
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Well, I want 575's, but Mercury really likes them a lot.
 
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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:44 PM
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Hey Twin Screw,

I have been told by two dealers now that the 525's will run head on all day with the 575's in warmer temperatures. When the air gets cool the 575 are stronger.

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Old 12-24-2003 | 12:45 PM
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Robert:

I have heard that the 525's make more power than the 575's. I like the closed water cooling system too. I'd go with the 525's if I had to do it all over again - BH
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