Alpha I Generation I or II

Bucks45

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I apologize if this is in the wrong place. I've searched, but can't find my answer. I have a 1987 SeaRay with a 5.7 Mercuiser, Alpha I. How do I know if it's generation I or II? Thanks guys.
 

Rocky_Road

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

I have a boat with the Alpha I, and a boat with the Alpha II...the first difference that came to mind was that the Gen II has the water tube for the speedometer attached to the front of the lower unit.

I'm sure that you will get many more (and better) answers in a few minutes!

Happy boating!
 

Aviator5

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

trailing edge of the skeg on gen I is straight, on II - slanted.
 

ErieRon

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

I believe Gen II is 1991 and newer. So, if it's original...Gen I. (Edit:rolleyes:)
 

Bucks45

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

Generation I. Thanks alot guys. This site is incredible!
 

ErieRon

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

Yeah...that's what I meant...just didn't come out quite right...:rolleyes:
 

Bucks45

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

I knew what you meant ErieRon!
 

erikgreen

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

The best way to tell is to look up the serial number... a merc repair shop can do that, or you can look online. If you post it here probably someone here can do it, too.

That'll tell you exactly what you have.

Erik
 

Bucks45

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

Thanks again for the replies. My problem is that the boat is locked up in storage. I can't get to it until the weekend and need to order parts. I think ErieRon is right. It's a Generation I.
 

Bronc Rider

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

There is no generation one. Its just called Alpha I. The second one is called Alpha I Gen II. :)
 

ErieRon

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Re: Alpha I Generation I or II

I knew that too...:D

Too much multitasking today..........
 
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