Ahhhh! I can't believe you just went and did that.
I'll never try to figure out what'd cost to run my boat.
I like to deny myself that kind of knowledge.

I see it like this, for the most part there are 3 types of Superboat Brand buyers,
1, used and on a budget ( we all start some where )
2 , new and knows its the best deal out there ( stock merc. not many options.) also some what on a budget. The bulk of the buyers.
3, not many buyers at this price point, New and set up nice with all the goodies, and the cash to go Merc Racing motor. Why is the thought that if one can afford what he wants he is wrong. For me Merc. Racing works out best.

I tried to have JC sell the my 2008 30 Y2K as new when it had under 10hrs. on it and before it was registered He told me that they will be more money next year and that he couldnt make me another for the same price. It would have been a win-win -win situation JC would have sold another Y2K and had all winter to finish it, I would have built a better boat next time and someone would have had immediate delivery on a Y2K. (Just a little comment though- Superboats are one of the best bang for the buck boats and do retain some value... Imagine a Large skater/outerlimits Ect. Performance Boat bought new and sold in 2Yrs. Loosing $200,000+ This would be 2x40rides a year = 80 rides Lets say $2500 a ride +plus+ gas, insurance and engine or two rebuilt now that is $$$) If loosing money is out of the question a savings accounts is kinda stable and you can get 1 or 2% interest

Boats are all about loosing money! BOAT Stands for Break Out Another Thousand RITE !! Now loosing money and enjoying money are 2 different things ! The question is how much is a ride worth to someone ? Thats Y my boat is for sale ! I dont use it enough to make it worth keeping ! If my kids where older I mite use it more and at a faster pase. Cruzing around at 50 can get quite tiresome.

Hey G.
Someone that has the $$ to buy Merc Racing is certainly not, "wrong". I'm quite sure that Merc Racing sells more high performance marine engines than all others by a lot. That fact would indicate that more people share your view. If you got the money then what the hell...
It's just my opinion that Merc Racing engines are over priced when compared to others. Remember, I'm one of the guys in category 1...
You and I need to continue this debate over a drink or two. So when are we getting together?

H20, Zup,
I would prefer to have not done this calculation as Storm had suggested.
But, I did it anyhow...
I bought my boat 5 years ago and excluding gas and insurance I have in the neighborhood of 35K invested.
She's worth maybe 15k today so thats 20K over 5 years or 4K per year.
At 20 rides per year, i may be lucky enough to do a few more, that's $200 per ride. Holy crap! this is an expensive hobby...
Worth every penny though!

Come on down !!!! South Jersey is great this time of the year, and Big Blue is running great !!!!!

I think Gary got a tattoo of a Merc 700 w/NXT drive!!!

Kendle, your wrong..............Merc 850 and a #6 !!!!!! lol lol

Any potential buyers for this Y2K yet... It sure has the looks