harringtondav
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Another forum, same topic: Specing in my new boat. I've held fast any new boat would have the Merc 4.5, mainly because I am fully tooled and skilled for the Alpha II, and am not afraid of aftermarket parts.
But I also want full fresh water, closed cooling. And that's starting to look iffy from the brands I'm considering. All offer VP sterndrives which are apparently closed cooling standard.
Is this true?
VPs tend to cost slightly less than the Merc, and I'm sure Merc factory CC would be a significant price increase.
The next question regards the cost of the VP sterndrive service tools, and the availability of aftermarket parts - generally unis, bearings, transom seal kits O/D and seal kits. ...if like Merc, VPs bearings are standard from Motion Industries, etc.
Any input will be appreciated.
But I also want full fresh water, closed cooling. And that's starting to look iffy from the brands I'm considering. All offer VP sterndrives which are apparently closed cooling standard.
Is this true?
VPs tend to cost slightly less than the Merc, and I'm sure Merc factory CC would be a significant price increase.
The next question regards the cost of the VP sterndrive service tools, and the availability of aftermarket parts - generally unis, bearings, transom seal kits O/D and seal kits. ...if like Merc, VPs bearings are standard from Motion Industries, etc.
Any input will be appreciated.