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View the latest post Mercury Alpha 1 gen2 drives around 2004 to 2009


Since I have no experience with these, the only outdrives we ever had were the cobras in the 80's. We may be considering another boat, ( just miss boating a lot ) small stuff that is why the drive question. Single engine 5.0 to 5.7. , 4500 to 6000 # boats approx.

I have a couple of questions about these drives. Are there any tells as to condition by looking at the general appearance or running the drive in gear out of the water ( cracks etc). Does having a foil on it cause any issues, I see a lot like that. Are the Bravo drives much better ? Are parts available or are complete rebuilds the best way to go in Canada.

I would check the oil condition but if it had been changed then ???

If anyone has any experience, good or bad , any advice here would be greatly appreciated. TIA.. :down:

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