Question about Mercury Racing motors?

**RogerThat99** · 02-14-2014, 09:18 AM

That doesn't seem to make much sense. I wonder what the price difference is between a 520 and a 600?

**chevellesb406** · 02-14-2014, 11:07 AM

I believe the 525 is being phased out in favor of the 540. But all the others, its just like eliminator having Daytona's at 25, 26, 27, 28, and 30. 25, 27, and 30 would make sense to me.

**Wizard 29** · 02-14-2014, 01:26 PM

Not sure what the 600 goes for but the 520 is $15k over the 502 and $15k less than the 525.

**CampbellCarl** · 02-14-2014, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by Wizard 29

Not sure what the 600 goes for but the 520 is $15k over the 502 and $15k less than the 525.

So wait, the 520 to 525 step is $15K? $3K per pony sounds a tad bit high...

**Paul65K** · 02-14-2014, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Wizard 29

Not sure what the 600 goes for but the 520 is $15k over the 502 and $15k less than the 525.

I really don't know all the details but I have been told that the 520 will cost quite a bit more to rig as it is "Fly by wire" and the cost differential is much closer when this is taken into account.....anyone know what those numbers are??

**Sharp shooter** · 02-14-2014, 04:18 PM

These things are so over priced it's mind boggling.

WESTERNAERO · 02-14-2014, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by sharp shooter

these things are so over priced it's mind boggling.

x's 2...........

GRADS · 02-14-2014, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

These things are so over priced it's mind boggling.

Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO

x's 2...........

They are trying to price out the jet boat crowd.

**gn7** · 02-14-2014, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by Menace Marine

525 is going away to be replaced by the 540. I admit it is strange to see all these very similar motors and then nothing in between the 700 and 1100. The 850 is still available I believe but only until they sell them all. Last I heard there were still a few left over. But I guess sales dictate production and the 500 to 700 hp market is huge and very competitive.

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Originally Posted by GRADS

They are trying to price out the jet boat crowd.

There is more going on with the engines than just HP.
Look at the front accessory drive package alone on the engines that will be the "base" engines once 525 EFI as no more and the 520 and 540 are the lowest cost of the Merc Racing engines. YOU REALLY THINK THE ACCESSORY DRIVE PACKAGE IS THE ONLY THING DIFFERENT BETWEEN THEM????
I shutter even calling those 2 Merc RACING. More like Mercruser black motors.
The cost is nothing more than raping anybody that can't build an engine or rig a boat. If you can't afford it, you probably shouldn't be armed with it, and certainly don't need it. So if you feel you must have it, bend over and lube up.