Starter question for 96 rinker with a 3.0 mercruiser

Foulon11

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So my starter just starter clicking repeatedly and I checked everything to make sure it wasn't something simple. Long story short I took it apart and the gears inside are shot. I know it's not the best idea to use a auto starter in a boat. But my question is can I pick up a auto starter and take it apart and take the gears out and replace them in my starter? If so which one would be compatible? Thanks for your help in advance
 
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