525 w/ whipple

[Advantage Adam]

I am in the process of buying a new boat. I am deciding on power and I need some advice. I want to run a merc. 525 w/ a whipple charger. I was looking for opinions on reliability or other options that would be around the same price.
Thanks in advance
Adam

[roln 20s]

Did read somewhere that you are getting a Magic deckboat? I think the Whipple HP500 or HP525 is the way to go. It seems to be a very potent power supply, and reliable. I haven't seen any numbers, but I would think the 525 Whipple package has to be near 800hp. Sounds like you are ready to rock on the boat- good luck.
Roln 20s

[Essex502]

It's been told to me by a reputable, big name engine builder that Mercury just doesn't have the fuel delivery curve down yet for the HP525 and NOT to consider Whipplechrging it. They recommended a Whipplecharged HP500 instead. If the boat were an ocean boat the HP525 has an advantage with the closed cooling system over the HP500. I tend to believe the engine builder.

[Advantage Adam]

that is good to know. Am I still able to request a 500hp engine? sorry if that sounds like a dumb question.

[roln 20s]

Adam- to the best of my knowledge, you can still get the HP 500. I was told that Merc will make them as long as they have orders for them, but I feel that Merc created to HP525 to replace the HP500, so who knows how long this will actually be. I'm sure you can get it as of now.
Roln 20s

[OGShocker]

Originally posted by Advantage Adam
that is good to know. Am I still able to request a 500hp engine? sorry if that sounds like a dumb question.
There are no dumb questions...
Good luck on your new buy!

[SHAKEN Not Stirred]

Email Dustin Whipple at:
dustin@whipplesuperchargers.com
He'll give you the straight scoop !!!!
CJG

[Essex502]

The same builder told me Mercury has been having a lot a complaints on the HP525 because of the fuel delivery problems and the "black transom" disease. Said that there shouldn't be any issue with ordering an HP500 for the foreseeable future. I hope that's true until next year when I order the new boat.

[Advantage Adam]

thanks CJG

[Laveyman]

Another option:
A Teague 800 Fuel Injected costs only $5,000 more than a stock HP525, and comes with a year warranty. It's much cheaper than spending the extra $8,000-10,000 on a whipple your now warranty is gone!
Don't get me wrong, if I were to supercharge anything, I'd definitely use a Whipple, as Dustin and his company are first rate in my book.