replacment mercruiser outdrive

[LilRedNeckGirl]

I have a Wellcraft, twin 140 mercruisers. Its dated 1985. late season, the one outdrive developed a loud whine sound.
Ive contacted my mechanic requesting a quote on rebuilding it but so far no reply. I was told by a friend about "Sterndrive Engineering" out of Florida, and how they build, American made replacment outdrives for around $1200.00. I hardly think i could get a complete rebuild from a shop for that price. Additionaly, they provide a 3 year no questions asked warranty, even if the damage is your fault.
Soooo, the big question, anyone have first hand experiance with this company or its outdrives?
lisa

 

[mnm01]

Re: replacment mercruiser outdrive

Hey lisa,havent heard anything about that company,nor outdrives new in that price range(im not in the us though) have you tryed sourcing used?,checked with other marinas on a rebuild?

 

[ziggy]

Re: replacment mercruiser outdrive

http://www.sterndrive.cc/index.htm

while i don't have one. i think there's quite a few here that do. i've not read anything horrible about them + i have read good about them. i would certainly consider one if my drive fails.

they sell them sei drives here on iboats too i believe.. support your hip fourm ya know...

 

[fat fanny]

Re: replacment mercruiser outdrive

Most of the reviews I have heard have been positive and how can you beat the waranty and further more for that price man I bet you would even get a better deal if you bought a pair!

 

[missalot]

Re: replacment mercruiser outdrive

We have a pair of SE 106s on our boat, no complaints. Splashed them back in May, will pull the out this spring for maint.

 

[Fishermark]

Re: replacment mercruiser outdrive

Great company. Great product. Great customer service. Great price. (I've had several of their units on various boats).

Other than that, I don't really have much good to say.

 

[JustJason]

Re: replacment mercruiser outdrive

They are not american made. More like Hencho en Chinao and pakistanio....

I've installed quite a few of these units over the years.

Paint stinks and will need touch up when boating in saltwater...
They can have a little a little gear whine
The oil needs to be changed out after a 10 hour break in period....

Once you get past all that, the drives do what they are supposed to do, and work no differently than the merc drives. You can reseal an alpha for less, but you can't rebuild one for less than one of these SEI drive. They are easily the best value in marine aftermarket parts.

Go for it!