Mercruiser Pricing

[jnamowitz]

This whole thread is right up my alley. I just put a brand new Alpha One Gen II outdrive on my 23 and am now in need of a repower. My 350 is tired. repowering with this 383 engine and a new complete sterndrive unit from SEI is WAY cheaper than any other option I can find. Im going to go this route along with a larger fuel tank. Thanks for all of the info.

[73tsunami]

I don't abuse my 383 and maintain the drive based on all recommendations made without cutting corners or delaying doing something that is obviously recommended as preventive maintenance. That being said I feel the 383 is the perfect motor for the boat and run her around 3000 to 3500. Cruising speed is right around 27knts. Do not push it up too much only to blow her out once in a while. A am not sure what the expectancy of the drive will be. My mechanic inspects is regularly and feels maintenance and RPMS are the main things to be aware of. Never push her too hard too long and don't step on her out of the hole a lot

[bgreene]

What's the outdrive match for 383 if you don't want to worry about outdrive failure and want to run it at whatever speed desired.

Whatever speed meaning......if it's flat no worries to run/ cruise 35- 40 mph many miles.

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by bgreene

What's the outdrive match for 383 if you don't want to worry about outdrive failure and want to run it at whatever speed desired.

Whatever speed meaning......if it's flat no worries to run/ cruise 35- 40 mph many miles.

Bravo 1 would be the most popular choice or Bravo 3 if you want duo prop.

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

Bravo 1 would be the most popular choice or Bravo 3 if you want duo prop.

Agree...I was going to go with the 3. Then the dealer just kept saying more service problems and 2 props. So I went with the 1 and it works just great.

[73tsunami]

I am also running a Bravo 1 with my 383. Top end is about 42knts with this setup.