can someone tell me what drive this is?

[harleyrockerc]

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[thumpar]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

Looks like a Merc Alpha 1 that some dumb &^* stuck a whale tale on.

ETA. And the trim skeg is broken off.

 

[cpt ron jc]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

what motor and yr,looks like alpha 1,at the very top of the drive there should be sn numbers.

 

[harleyrockerc]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

thank you. i was considering buying this boat, 1989 searay with a 5.7, 23 ft.
the dealer told me its a bravo drive. he is 4 hr drive away.

 

[Eric 3.7LX Alpha 1]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

Have a look at this chart:

Find 5.7L in '89.
The codes "A" refers to Alpha One, "B2" refers to Bravo 2, so both were used.

To me it looks like an Alpha One.

 

[jerryjerry05]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

NO Bravo there.J

 

[loco]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

Looks like a Merc Alpha 1 that some dumb &^* stuck a whale tale on.

ETA. And the trim skeg is broken off.

out of curiosity, why is it a bad thing to put a whale tail/dolphin on? I thought they reduced cavitation, increased surface area and made the trim more effective, allowing you to get onto a plane a bit quicker? Is it only the case for small boats and outboards?

thanks.

 

[Squab]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

It is a alpha one if the top of the gearcase is flat. Looks like a Alpha to me, def not a Bravo. Sounds like a case of a dealer trying to pull the wool over another poor new boaters eyes.

 

[harleyrockerc]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

is a alpha 1 drive ok for a 3500 lb boat with a 5.7 motor? doin some tubing also. i'm new, i just want to know what i'm buying.

thanks everyone for the help.

 

[wire2]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

out of curiosity, why is it a bad thing to put a whale tail/dolphin on? I thought they reduced cavitation, increased surface area and made the trim more effective, allowing you to get onto a plane a bit quicker? Is it only the case for small boats and outboards?

thanks.

Sounds like you've been reading the promotional ad for them.

Cavitation is rarely a problem when taking off, (the prop is deep in the water), especially if it's trimmed all the way IN. Unless there are other issues, like the drive mounted too high, or the wrong prop.

The "Increased surface area" adds drag. Slows you down, burns extra fuel.

Time to get on plane depends on many factors; weight, engine torque, hull design and condition, loading.

I've talked to a couple of boaters who thought a tail would help performance. They were both disappointed.

 

[wire2]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

is a alpha 1 drive ok for a 3500 lb boat with a 5.7 motor? doin some tubing also. i'm new, i just want to know what i'm buying.

thanks everyone for the help.

Yes. It will work fine.

It might be an idea to let another marine shop check the engine and drive before you sign. Is worth the $ for peace of mind.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: can someone tell me what drive this is?

Looks like a Merc Alpha 1 that some dumb &^* stuck a whale tale on.

ETA. And the trim skeg is broken off.

So whale tale = dumb azz What's that got to do with the drive ID??