Quote Originally Posted by gn7 View Post
Grads, you think Merc has a corner on the market for parts made from Unobatainium? You really believe that their engines, even the 1350 and 1650 quad cam have only the best of the best in them? Not even close!!!! The prices may reflect that, and you may think that, but that doesn't make it so.
When you get into the higher HP Mercs, their overhaul schedule IS NOT 300 hours. Think more like 50-60.
In the lower 565 and under, the power they make is nothing for an engine that size.

You started this thread with a question, and now you are an expert on the engines.
Stick to "look at me" and "look what I found" threads Grads.
I have no clue what parts are in my motor nor do I really give a shit. What I care about is how fast my boat goes and how long the motor lasts. I'm the average buyer and that is why Mercury can charge what they do. That is why I'm looking for a Daytona with Mercury, Ilmor or Teague power.