Opinions Please. Mercury or Ilmor
07-30-2011, 03:01 AM
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Having been a Merc man all my boating career(30+years), I must say the Ilmors I now own are AWESOME! Better fuel mileage , incredibly smooth and without the hassles of blower belts breaking , etc. I heard the less resale value opinion as well when looking to buy, and I feel that once people see the incredible reliability, fuel mileage and overall build quality of Ilmor, they will get where they will bring a premium over mercury. My number one suggestion is to do a tour of the Ilmor facility.
I never knew they build all the Indy car engines for Honda!
Their facility is unbelievable! Their technical expertise far outweighs mercury! Check it out for yourself before you decide!
I never knew they build all the Indy car engines for Honda!
Their facility is unbelievable! Their technical expertise far outweighs mercury! Check it out for yourself before you decide!
UD
07-30-2011, 08:39 AM
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07-30-2011, 08:56 AM
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I think there R other considerations like where U boat! 4 example, I boat in northern MI & there R 2 boat sales/merc repair dealers w/ in 3 miles! The best I know the nearest Ilmor service is 3 1/2 - 5 hours away towing! Summer is way 2 short up here 2 B down long or spend'n all your X tow'n round the state! That said, I like the Ilmors but the above kinda takes me outta their program!
07-30-2011, 09:58 AM
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Ilmor/Indy
I would love to have an Ilmor 725 w/Indy Drive on my boat. If I were building my boat right now, that would be a perfect setup for my boat, and super reliable and fast...
Ilmor,, all the way for me, I don't want anything supercharged/turbo...
I love the fast 725/Indy pkg, and it looks awesome too!
Ilmor,, all the way for me, I don't want anything supercharged/turbo...
I love the fast 725/Indy pkg, and it looks awesome too!
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07-30-2011, 11:31 AM
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I think there R other considerations like where U boat! 4 example, I boat in northern MI & there R 2 boat sales/merc repair dealers w/ in 3 miles! The best I know the nearest Ilmor service is 3 1/2 - 5 hours away towing! Summer is way 2 short up here 2 B down long or spend'n all your X tow'n round the state! That said, I like the Ilmors but the above kinda takes me outta their program!
The Ilmor water pump uses a Mercury impeller so the #1 maintenance item is covered. The serpentine belt is an automotive part so you can get it anywhere and I have a spare anyway. Nothing else really needs attention at least so far but oil and fluids on a seasonal basis. I run a bravo drive so I can get merc parts for that.
The mill is just stone reliable.
In contrast a quick search on this very site of Mercury 700's will reveal a multitude of these reoccurring problems
computer
boost controller (IAC)
fuel pump always running
fuel pump never running
hard starting from guy that run them hard.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...5sci-pcms.html
Note the days cycle quoted to get a warranty part here. It wont ruin your summer- but it will ruin a trip.
Extremely expensive computer replacements are not likely to be on a shelf regardless of the sign in the window - especially in kiddywampus Missouri.
Im not bashing the Merc 700 it is a great mill and one Id be proud to own - but it has had its share of issues.
Uncle Dave
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