SE116 outdrive Information / Help just bought boat

[fishjumped]

I havean Mercruser Outdrive and it is on a 2050 baylliner 1994 I wan to know if this was a stock unit or replacement and what was the reason to replace to this type ... I believe it is an Alpha 1 gen 2 unit that may have been replaced... what ore the differances and why the chang in design or better what is the change of design.

 

[ziggy]

Re: SE116 outdrive Information / Help just bought boat

sei drives are just aftermarket direct replacement drives for mercruisers (and others). http://www.sterndrive.cc/
the 116 is a replacement for alpha1 genII drives.

usually the reason for replacement is the old drive had a catastrophic failure of some kind. at least one that was more expensive to repair than to just R&R the whole drive with the new aftermarket w/ warranty.

best i understand. sei drives are copies of the oems.

 

[betayv]

Re: SE116 outdrive Information / Help just bought boat

hello is is a se116 is a alpha 1 gen II, and the only reason is there is because was shipper than using a OE mercruiser, but they great outdrives I just installed a 116 in my boat and the warranty is great, just be sure you do to the regular maintenance for the engine and outdrive.

 

[tbear1964]

Re: SE116 outdrive Information / Help just bought boat

Um, ask the previous owner what his motivation was.

Money. About $1600 for a new Alpha Gen II SEI clone. 3 year no fault warranty. No brainer.
I have a Gen 1 on my boat, and if it EVER fails, SEI is getting a call. ($1300 for a Gen 1) No problems from their drives that I know of. A friend bought a pocket cruiser with an SEI on it. No problems so far on his. Pressure tested after he bought the boat.

I've even thought about just buying one for a spare, but I don't want to lose out on warranty time.