Mercury Racing 500R V8: 6-month review

[@Wenk2040]

THEY’RE ENGINES NOT MOTORS 😂

[@sunsationpowerboats]

We need a ticker to count the number of times someone says motors 😅

[@fukkyoutube]

you obviously knew what they were talking about so what was the point

[@Wenk2040]

Just poking fun at the boys since I was called out for saying the same thing last year when we published a 400R video.

[@bobbertee5945]

I hate "engine" it'll always be motor to me....

[@davevaughn7057]

It’s an outboard motor or outboard engine.😂😂

[@myvalium1]

I’m a former Sunsation boat owner from the good ol i/o days. These boats and your process are incredibly impressive. Beautiful work!

[@sunsationpowerboats]

Thank you!

[@hotchihuahua1546]

The beauty of your job , being able to drive these expensive boats and making good money doing it ! 😃

[@Wenk2040]

Amen

[@dshow1658]

The money that people have for toys just incredible!

[@drewapple9681]

Go to Miami the money concentrate in one area will blow your mind.

[@cptbuiltk7944]

1 in 5 kids in the USA struggle with food security.

[@monochromedout]

​@@cptbuiltk7944we gotta feed the immigrants captain! Compassion with a side of hunger is what we owe to those from Latin American that cross our border illegally! Doesn't lady liberty have that tattooed on her bicep? Give me liberty and the illegals can have my tax dollars - George Thomas Franklin probably.

[@gofastdodge]

It's only $ 80,000 per engine..... no biggie... achem... cough couph... .. not including rigging... I try not to think about it.... depressing... love the boat tho... oh lotto lotto... where's my keys neep some scratch offs...

[@MidgetPunter]

​@cptbuiltk7944 what does that have to do with this video? You should be flat broke unable to afford a cellphone or internet if you were actually worried about 20% of the kids on the planet being hungry. Yet you probably expect someone else to spend their money to feed someone else's kids but you aren't going to spend your money versus buying shit you don't need to survive.

[@andrewjackson8401]

Gotta say whoever did the editing on this is awsome!!!! Great video for the boat brand and the engines. People dont realize how much testing goes into fitting different engines to different boats to find the right combo.

[@scrapyardmedia]

Thanks! We take a lot of pride in putting out quality content in the performance boat industry.

[@jpavey6407]

Great video guys! Finally, nice to see some content on what it takes to dial in these CC's to achieve those kinds of speeds! Hope to see some more behind the scenes' testing!

[@sunsationpowerboats]

Appreciate the comment! We’ll have more BTS content coming out as weather gets warmer and we can resume our testing

[@timlong1462]

Not gonna lie that start up at the beginning of the video sounded great even though it wasn't running right. Sounded like it had a nice cam lope, and at 1:06 almost sounded like a ported rotary

[@JuanMaldonado-ik8lg]

What American engineering can do....Im very proud..

[@normankaster917]

I would of thought the engine with the misfire issue would of been the inline pencil fuel filters in the inlet at the rigging tube connection .... Glad to see it get figured out. Curious to see if the new props help to lift the bow a bit more, it seemed the 32 was starting to walk around a bit "chime walk" due to it running so flat in calm conditions. 👍👍

[@bigmountain7561]

A 44 with Quint 5’s is the Real Gamechanger!!

[@xtremearmor]

WOW, what an interesting video. You guys are hardcore taking the boats out in 20 degree weather. I saw that ice on the trailer 🥶. Very nice boats.

[@davessparetime83]

Put spark testers on each wire. Check Temp at each cylinder with handheld. Sound check all injectors. Occam's Razor.

[@moleisrich1]

I had a mercury. Everyday when it didn’t start my dad would look from across the dock and say”another mercury moment.”

[@dshow1658]

It’s mind blowing what these motors can do !

[@elev8torguy130]

I bet those 500's loved that cold water. Wonder if they perform any better vs. summertime water temps.

[@johntaylor211]

Wilson Custom Marine in Stuart , Fl would be a good call for those lowers.

[@anthonyxerri5919]

This Boat RIDE will get me to April

[@willieguapo]

I thought it had a BIG CAM. BRUP BRUP BRUP

[@alexmenzies559]

Another great video👌

[@sunsationpowerboats]

Thanks Alex!

[@symillianlaroda7385]

love content like this

[@scrapyardmedia]

We'll keep it coming

[@macc68]

I have an "old" SeaDoo Challenger 1800 with the Mercury M2 240 V6. I would ABSOLUTELY love to Frankenstein this 500R into her and see the results!

[@kentbremner7828]

Would be horrible to drive, would ruin the characteristics and handling. Also way to heavy

[@macc68]

@@kentbremner7828 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Deepimpactocean]

Great video - thanks for sharing the testing. Curious….How did you get the raptor to pull that 32 without heavy sag at the back of the truck?

[@Wenk2040]

Good question! We all had doubts 😂

[@iKILLN]

Raptors you can tune the suspension. Had it set for towing that day.

[@Deepimpactocean]

@@iKILLN nice. Do u mind me asking approx weight of that boat and trailer the raptor was towing?

[@fukkyoutube]

@@Deepimpactoceanits more about tongue weight than overall weight

[@ATStone]

Huh, I've never heard of an alarm for too much water pressure. Interesting.

[@sunsationpowerboats]

Hope the guys were able to clear up what was going on in the video

[@ATStone]

@@sunsationpowerboats yep, totally made sense.

[@sunsationpowerboats]

Great to hear! Thanks for checking out the video 🤙🏼

[@JG7Racer]

27's LETS GO!😁🤙

[@bannedagain1483]

Very cool

[@skinny1968]

I know someone with a 288 ? 525 with xr drive. It is a beautiful strong boat.83mph.

[@charlieodom9107]

My number 2 favorite boat. 322 Velocity 540 bulldog and an M3 is my favorite.

[@jasonmekush5280]

love racing those multiple outboards w my 340 hp waverunner. seldom do i get a boat like that that can do 76 in 14 " chop. amazing machines , id have one if i could afford one.

[@mushmouth]

I don't understand why they didn't just change all the spark plugs then start it back up. I work at Marina by the way. Those NGK spark plugs foul out all the time

[@peigen7151]

Speed is in knots or mph?

[@ThatRascalMerlin]

Love your approach to testing these beasts. Bro, that Monster drink will KILL you!

[@balncobra]

I’m surprised the engines don’t have some kind of water pressure regulator or reliefs.

[@vehiculemagazine]

nice work on the video

[@ivoryjohnson4662]

Got quarter million in engines and can't afford a dip tank for them

[@skipper6567]

80 thousand and no hose flush/running fitting.. Typical.

[@kenjeye204]

they have a flush port

[@fukkyoutube]

i know almost nothing about fluid dynamics but i would think the flat cavitation/ trim plate isnt the best design right above the prop

[@charlieodom9107]

Your comment proves your lack of fluid dynamics, thanks.

[@ct1762]

all that $ and you dont have a gtc505 ignition analyzer. saves so much time . can pinpoint injector and spark issues on what cylinder in like 30 seconds!

[@KosherXY]

any shift actuator problems? i run a 46 invincible with quad 450r and weve gone through 7 shift actuator and a lower unit in under 100 hours

[@erikj.nuveenmddmd6557]

Those 450R’s are notorious for same issues. I have a friend with quad 450R’s and he has replaced 3 lower units in 250 hours.

[@a2tmfk24]

Do you recommend Twin pro xs 300 v8 or twin verado l6 400sci

[@dshow1658]

That dash !!!!

[@CR-xv8wm]

Badass boats and outboards. I think you may be over the towing capacity on that Raptor by a few pounds. 😂

[@johnspooner4128]

Obviously a very nice boat but did you guys hire a professional drone pilot? That video work was pro stuff!

[@scrapyardmedia]

Thanks! We had both our FPV and GPS guided drones at work for this shoot. It was a fun one!

[@durawins]

How come everyone is staring at the engine not noticing it’s not discharging water

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

I love .y Yamaha 115 2 stroke these motors these days are way to complicated and expensive theses days outboard motors is for the ritch

[@inspectorgadget6510]

Where’s yalls shop located at?

[@user-mv5zo7yd1q]

I'm keeping my two stroke

[@jimmycline4778]

I’d like to have one of these 500Rs on my 20ft Bullet bass boat, I bet I would get a million views!

[@davidchappelle6480]

I Think it's sad that That boat is all somebody could afford !😁

[@Saucebox151]

We can tape the shit outta it more...Classy.

[@S.V.TeFiti]

test the sharrow props....

[@sunsationpowerboats]

this has been an ongoing request...maybe we should do it...

[@ATStone]

Idk, they aren't meant for surfacing or top speed.

[@pageba2010]

All that money and you can’t afford a flush bag, and actually fully submerge the entire lower unit like you should for test?

[@Wenk2040]

All boats are fully water tested before they leave the factory or when they are delivered to dealers. An initial fire up in the shop is simply a step in the process.

[@bwalker4194]

SHARROW PROPELLERS!!

[@charlieodom9107]

Lmfao!

[@mohamadal.mshary8782]

Hey, I can i ask you a question. I own twin Suzuki 250 , model 2020. What is the best size for the propellers? My boat 31 ft and max speed 45.3 mile. I hope you can help me

[@benschnelly5940]

Ur asking the wrong people they can't even get a motor to run right

[@henrikobriencarlsen9901]

I do like how high the boat ride on the water. Are these boats to run flat or can you ride them on the heel? Also 4 blade lift the rear! Are 3 blade not an option? Love your work and being an old Powerboat racer, these videos are Gold ✅🏁😁 Thanks

[@sunsationpowerboats]

They shouldn’t be running as flat as you see in the video. The 32CCX still needs some dialing in. PBC did some testing last week that we didn’t get to include in this video, but our waters are frozen so we can’t test right now. Appreciate your compliments on the video. We’ll keep them coming!

[@charlieodom9107]

No prop lifts the rear, and the number of blades has nothing to do with bow lift.

[@Skits_Missions]

Needs good fuel filters next time.

[@nasosnasos8054]

Price ?

[@fukkyoutube]

i'll answer it with the old saying "if you have to ask it's to much"

[@sunsationpowerboats]

Please reach out to one of our dealers to discuss build options and pricing www.sunsationboats.com/dealers/

[@Ruben-Mazereeuw]

Around 80.000 $ for one engine. 😮😅 But this is serious stuff from Mercury so it's serious money, of course.😉👍

[@janshaw2132]

Sunsation in Algonac MI, just a sad example 😢

[@jimsteinway695]

Are these fishing boats? I’m a fisherman not a boat guy

[@ladas1106]

Mercury reliability is what steered us away from it. Shame too because Mercury's power is superb. We went with Suzuki instead. It's been flawless.

[@charlieodom9107]

I work on more Suzuki outboards than any other outboard, so your logic is seriously flawed.

[@walterwinn2842]

Cannot believe you guys tune engines and don't have a better water tank than a storage tote, really?

[@southernmdliving389]

Put some 500s on the 29 ccx

[@JeffreyPerrault-hk6xe]

They're running a $50k outboard in a $5 plastic tote? Really? Retired 38 year marine tech here.If I was the owner and saw this I would pull my boat out of there immediately.As for all the big manufacturers power,resale, warranty claims,etc. I would always recommend YAMAHA.If you really need 1500 plus horsepower than you should go with big block I.O's ironically Mercury 1350 and 1550's are phenomenal.Even though the current trend is 3-6 outboards from a cost, maintenance,and fuel cost perspective they don't and never will make any sense.

[@12345fowler]

Why the hood ? You afraid of the sun or rain or something ?

[@user-ye1no1pf4m]

Yamaha equals more beer time on the water

[@sunsationpowerboats]

😂

[@lornekofman2163]

the twin violet setup is too much hp its a suicide boat. !! go down to 400hp !

[@jims2286]

They better preform at 80 thousand each

[@douglasrose971]

Like they say, "Mercury may get you there faster, but a Yamaha will get you back"!

[@charlieodom9107]

And a fucking Suzuki is my Job security!!!

[@toddbaumann3980]

A what 30 40 50 thousand dollar engine and they are using a $5 tote to water test it in really ok ?!?!

[@Wenk2040]

What would you suggest we use as an alternative?

[@fukkyoutube]

@@Wenk2040maybe a $10 bucket

[@Wenk2040]

If it holds water, it does the trick. Winter in Michigan makes things tough, but spring is near and routine water testing will resume soon!

[@toddbaumann3980]

@Wenk2040 im just giving a hard time im in Minnesota so i get it i wasnt trying to upset anyone we have done the same anything from a plastic garage can to 55 gallon drum!so sorry if i upset anyone

[@Wenk2040]

All good!! We’ll all do what it takes to get on the water, hopefully sooner than later 😂

[@TonyMoses-ne6ff]

Motors motors motors

[@benschnelly5940]

Curious boat owner I run a 115 merc 2 stroke.....why with all the technology everyone has does the middle motor not run plus there are misfires on the other 2 motors? Aren't those like 50 grand or more apiece? What's the issue? I'll take a good ole mercury 2 stroke any day over one of those "computer" controlled POS. Just saying 😮😊😅😂

[@fishface5273]

no water pissing water pump 1 min in

[@Jay-oq5uk]

"these engines have quite a lot of pull" .....well it is 1500hp of engines on the boat lol

[@imbranjamil4994]

Enjin test power best ok

[@jonnewton5929]

Complete drive trains.

[@kylewalker7072]

Get a Dyno dude. Trying to run that on a hose is not diagnosis

[@petersuares6705]

3 chances off failures 😂 hate to pay service costs 😮

[@imbranjamil4994]

Low power bro up2 hospower ok

[@karlosperez4005]

😅😆🤣 come on guys y’all look like green thumbs rn

[@fishin11]

Never ever owned a Merc!!! Never will!!! Retired marine tech here. I know to much about them, I know how they built them over the years, I know how they would not stand behind them at times, how much more expensive to repair for labor and parts, personally had to many we installed and within minutes blew up. Could keep going by writing a book, but I’m just warning any one that’s thinking about buying. And even as this video shows when blocking the nose cone with Allen screws it could create cavitation and hurting the prop. To me the worst thing they did, we noticed was when Evinrude went under, within one year there parts prices skyrocketed. You want speed and high costs, buy Merc, you want to enjoy your boat, with a lot lower costs and maybe lose a couple MPH, buy Suzuki!

[@Tevon93]

As someone who has owned a few boats with different brands of outboards and a couple friends who also have. I can say that Yamaha has almost as many problems as Merc. Suzuki makes the most reliable outboards.

[@charlieodom9107]

I work on more Suzuki outboards than any other manufacturer, so y'all are some delusional souls.

[@pahanin2480]

Ive heard people fart at a las vegas buffet with more power and rumble than those mercs

[@imbranjamil4994]

3 enjin low power bro sorri k

[@widowmaker1427]

Million dollar boat can get a garbage can to fill with water lmfao

[@sjsisdhdjdkssosjdhxnx]

This is why you should stick to Yamaha. These black anchors are nothing but trouble.

[@DrEd-th2lu]

Outboards suck. My inboards can be fixed in a few hours in the water and never let me down.

[@darknes7800]

BOAT = Break Out Another Thousand !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@marcplucinski8846]

Um break ot another 30 thousand!😊😊😊😊

[@jeffreyharvey8111]

Why in the world would you keep your testing in a state that limits your ability to get on the water because of the climate. Move to a warm climate to do this.

[@Wenk2040]

We maintain a dealer network that reaches the whole country. When we can’t test, our dealers handle. Michigan is home and we ain’t going anywhere.

[@BigWater59]

Don't look like these guys know what they are doing. Real Merc Tech would be all over this in a few minutes.

[@DDekkon]

I'd still rather have Yamahas. Way better quality overall than the "number one on the assembly line" brand.

[@benschnelly5940]

Bunch of Momo's

[@captlucky2320]

Sunsation needs more experienced riggers pretty funny watching them chase their tail

[@sunsationpowerboats]

As long as we're providing some entertainment 👍🏼

[@captlucky2320]

@@sunsationpowerboats supposed to be providing performance boats what else is being missed while the boat is being built by those riggers

[@Wenk2040]

I guess our customers will have to answer that!

[@captlucky2320]

@@Wenk2040 oh I've seen

[@ATStone]

It's a brand new engine, gear case, and prop. They were also limited by props on hand. Once they dial in the first boat, they'll have a blueprint for future ones. But you have to figure it out the first time.

[@thomaslonggun2694]

I’m loving the 500r, but what’s with all of these videos with the ganksta rap music? Why? And please give a better fucking answer than……..”you listen to what you like, I’ll listen to what I like”…….Me as a customer choose not to listen to that shit it’s a stain on society, Ebonics at best!!!

[@user-jc2ts8ol8l]

Outboards are disgusting. Huge money new, huge money to look afyer them. Junk.

[@leeoswald9799]

If you buy a mercury you expect issues.

[@Nolaws272]

All that is, is look at what I got. More money than sense. Ridiculously stupid