How much should Mercruiser 4.3 GM V6 1989 cost to rebuild outdrive?

JoePits

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I'm asking this question for my uncle, who is computer illiterate. I am boat illiterate. He has a 1989 Sea Ray. I'm not sure what the guy at the shop said but he thinks its kind of high. I can get back to you with that info.

Anyways its just the outdrive being rebuilt. Something about senders. Anyone know how much that should cost to rebuild?
 

redneck joe

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I've been told (if I remember accurately) about $800. Whole new would be about $1500 plus a couple hundred for install.
 

Chris1956

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Joe, Mercruiser used to charge $2500+ to rebuild an Alpha 1 Outdrive, which is likely what your Uncle has. SEI sells new Alpha 1 Outdrives for less than $2000, so Merc had to cut their prices. If it were me, for the same money, I would buy an SEI.
 

Volphin

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Call me a risk taker, but I'd find a used one on the big E bay for an 89.
 
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