Which Mercruiser outdrive is best?
Which Mercruiser outdrive is best?
Alpha One Outdrive Most Popular Sterndrive for Power Boats Cited by Mercury Marine as “the most popular sterndrive in the world”, the Alpha One outdrive system is used for single or twin engine applications. The Alpha One has earned a reputation as a value-priced outdrive propulsion system that delivers reliable speed.
How much does a new Mercruiser outdrive cost?
New 2023-PY Mercruiser Bravo-1 DWP Outdrive – $7,955.00.
How much is a new outdrive?
$2,849.00
New 2022 Mercury Alpha-1 Gen II OutDrive – $2,849.00 NEW Alpha-1 Gen II SternDrive / OutDrive.
What is the difference between Mercruiser Alpha 1 and Gen 2?
A gen II is basically the same internally as a Gen I. With the Gen II you get a longer lasting water pump and a gear lube monitor bottle inside the boat. You can install an aftermarket gear lube monitor on an Gen I. A Gen II will not bolt directly up to your Gen I bellhousing.
Are all Alpha One lower units the same?
All Alpha I’s Lower Unit (not the Pre Alpha with the lift ring/or the pre-load nipple on top of the shaft) are interchangeable. The difference in the gear ratio will be in the Upper Unit.
Are MerCruiser outdrives interchangeable?
The outdrives offered by SEI are fully compatible and interchangeable with MerCruiser® outdrives.
Is Alpha or Bravo better?
Bravo One drives were built to handle more power than an Alpha One. When used for lower horsepower applications, they are practically bulletproof. Second, the Bravo One shifts better because it uses a cone-style clutch in its upper housing.
How much is it to replace bellows on a boat?
You can get a shift cable bellows for under $50. The other two will run around $100. You will need adhesive and lubricants specific to the make and model of your boat. Ironically, the time it takes to replace them is less than 30 minutes—after you’ve spent a few hours on the drive.
Are all alpha one outdrives the same?
Alpha Ones and Alpha Gen II’s are not interchangeable in any way. Most of the parts and dimensions are not the same. Most parts will not interchange.