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Woodster
08-18-2005, 07:33 PM
If you were building a new boat, would u opt for the Merc 496 or go with another builder such as Teauge or GT?? Also what drive? Ive never owned an outdrive boat, only jets.. Just curious. Were lloking at the new ultra 23ft deckboat. We boat mostly lower river area. Id run a jet but im hearing they need some serious power to work good with a jet..Thanks

TPI
08-18-2005, 07:41 PM
525

Kilrtoy
08-18-2005, 07:42 PM
525 or a viper ....

Woodster
08-18-2005, 07:45 PM
525
How much would one of your comparable engines to a 525 cost?? And what drive would u recommend for it? Thanks

SnakeWrench
08-18-2005, 07:59 PM
525 because of the nation wide warranty, 550 Ilmore or the 625 Ilmore because the things just run soooooo smooth. Besides, the 525, is built with all the right parts. And it's upgradable where the 496 is not.

TPI
08-18-2005, 09:07 PM
How much would one of your comparable engines to a 525 cost?? And what drive would u recommend for it? Thanks
The 525 is just a great all around package. Its pretty much bulletproof and has a nice warranty. I do build a 502/600HP, my 600 package runs about $10K more than a 525. Go with the 525.

SHAKEN Not Stirred
08-18-2005, 09:51 PM
One of these !!!!!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1780MVC-012F.JPG
Hehehe!!!!!
Later,
CJG
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