Mercruiser Pricing

[Daysatsea]

So I've had my 1972 23CC for a few years and put some time on the 350 mag mpi. Time and conditions have not been kind to this engine which I was told was "brand new" when I bought the boat. Turns out to be a reman engine, having a clear view of the tag now that the engine is out of the boat. Figured I'd cut to the chase and see what a repower would cost. Was quoted around $23,000 for a Seacore version 350 mag mpi with a Bravo. Thought that was around $7k more than I have been seeing online. Anyone have any idea on where to get a package cheaper? I'm located on Cape Cod. Also have a buddy looking for the exact same package, maybe work out a decent price on a double purchase. Thanks!

[flyingfrizzle]

Doug Russell marine has some of the cheapest prices online for repowers and you can purchase and pick up in Worcester, Massachusetts

[FishStretcher]

Originally Posted by flyingfrizzle

Doug Russell marine has some of the cheapest prices online for repowers and you can purchase and pick up in Worcester, Massachusetts

As best I can tell from the receipt trail, Doug Russell did the install on my 25. It was immediately pulled and done over, according to the paperwork I have. Previous owner got a bravo 3 mag MPI 300 hp 5.7 for $12k. Spent $9k fixing that install- including a crushed oil pan, motor mounts, improper cut outs in transom and hull, and incorrectly rigged steering.


I hear similar stories for others.

Bass River in East Dennis did the re-install/repair in late '04.

[flyingfrizzle]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

As best I can tell from the receipt trail, Doug Russell did the install on my 25. It was immediately pulled and done over, according to the paperwork I have. Previous owner got a bravo 3 mag MPI 300 hp 5.7 for $12k. Spent $9k fixing that install- including a crushed oil pan, motor mounts, improper cut outs in transom and hull, and incorrectly rigged steering.


I hear similar stories for others.

Bass River in East Dennis did the re-install/repair in late '04.

I wouldn't let them do the install, I was just saying they are a high volume Internet dealer that stocks tons of I/O stuff. I stopped there once and they have mountains of motors. You are the 3rd one not happy with thier install that I have read about. If you can install it yourself you could save a little from them due to the lower prices but if you want to have it installed too i would not worry with price and go with the local guy that you know that will do you right.

[Islandtrader]

For whats its worth...I got my 383 stroker mpi and bravo 1, from a local Merc. dealer. for $14k...its remanufactured. However it had a Mercury 3 year warranty. So far I have been real happy with the set up....

[wattaway2]

Don't know much about I/O' s but thru past experience in drag racing the 383 stroker SBC is a great combo with a very favorable bore to stroke ratio creating good velocity thru the cyl heads resulting in great power and torque numbers . No dought in my mind if the numbers are even close we're I'd go

[FishStretcher]

Yeah- OP is local to Doug Russell- wanted to let him know. I don't know of better pricing. I think even a drive to no sales tax NH wouldn't save more. What he needs to do is get Bigshrimpin to find his deal for him- he seems to find all the good deals!

[Daysatsea]

Thanks for the info guys. I am leaning towards a reman from Russel with a new drive and transom assembly as the ones I currently have are beat and older than the existing power. Only a couple hours from me so delivery is easy, throw it in my truck. Just have to redo the transom and bilge area while I have it open.

[Bigshrimpin]

http://www.jegs.com/p/Blueprint-Engi...61306/10002/-1

[wattaway2]

Looks like a hell off a deal ! Only ? I have is with the 91 octane fuel note will it work with reg fuel? Jegs has been around forever and has a great rep bet a phone call would go a long way! A balanced motor runs longer and better as all the components work together without any part pulling different then the others