what outdrive fits my motor

roachy20

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Hello, I'm new to the boating world...I just bought a 1988 Starcraft Medalist 1901 with an OMC 6 cylinder motor... The boat needs a new outdrive, so I was wondering what outdrives fit this motor? Will only the OMC Cobra fit or can the Mercruiser Alpha one fit? Any input would be great...
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HT32BSX115

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Re: what outdrive fits my motor

Howdy,


Well you didn't provide enough info....


If it's a V-6 that originally had a Cobra installed and the gimbal is still there,

you're stuck with finding another Cobra.

If you want to switch to a Mercruiser, you'll have to find a complete engine, gimbal and sterndrive (with a similar engine to what you have) if you want to switch to a Mercruiser.

That would be your best bet if you could find a Mercruiser set up.....Then at least when you're done, you'll have an engine/drive made by a company that is still in business.


Otherwise you'll need to find a used/rebuilt Cobra drive to install.

In either case, you'll need a complete OEM service manual if you want to do it yourself.


Regards,


Rick
 
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