I'm new to the stern drive/inboard/outboard arena and shopping for a used 16-20 ft bowrider of some sort. I'm interested in your experience and/or comments on quality/durability/reliability/performance of the MerCruiser line vs the Volvo line, for example they both make a 130HP combo. i...
i am considering buying the following boat:
1997 Thunderbird/Falcon 22 ft bowrider 2270BR
Mercruiser 5.7L 260HP engine
sterndrive Alpha 1 Gen 11
appears in excellent condition, they're asking $6995.
anybody have any info or thoughts especially on the engine/sterndrive?
thanks,.
Dean
My 1987 Mercruiser Alpha 1 Gen drive blew last year. New Mercruiser $5000+1-year warranty. Reman Mercruiser $2500+1-year warranty. NEW SEI $1295+SEI 3-year no-fault warranty covering EVERYTHING even user faults like no oil & hitting stuff!! From their website:"The three year fault-free warranty...
