Mercruiser Service Needed

PHDIII · 07-12-2011, 01:41 PM

My son hit a submerged rock in Lake Huron over the weekend and it took out all forward power in my Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II out drive. We have some reverse power but it doesn't act right. I will be back in Moultonborough in a couple of weeks.
Could someone give advice on the best place to take it in the lakes region for repair? We have insurance and I would like to get it repaired properly. Thanks a lot!

NHBUOY · 07-12-2011, 01:45 PM

Reggie at Paugus Bay Marine.

Dave R · 07-12-2011, 02:38 PM

Might have just spun the propeller hub. Many Alphas are equipped with a sacrificial flo-torq II hub style prop. It might just need a new Derlin sleeve.

See: http://www.mercurymarine.com/propell...gies/flo-torq/

PHDIII · 07-13-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

Might have just spun the propeller hub. Many Alphas are equipped with a sacrificial flo-torq II hub style prop. It might just need a new Derlin sleeve.

See: http://www.mercurymarine.com/propell...gies/flo-torq/

I was hoping for just a simple propspin in the flo-torq hub as you describe, but the propshaft is completly free wheeling when in fwd gear. I'm thinking the fwd clutch dog may have failed.

Dave R · 07-14-2011, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PHDIII

I was hoping for just a simple propspin in the flo-torq hub as you describe, but the propshaft is completly free wheeling when in fwd gear. I'm thinking the fwd clutch dog may have failed.

That's a strange way to break one. The clutch dogs are pretty rugged. Incident happen in Georgian Bay? That area makes Winnipesaukee look like it's not all that rocky...

It would be 45 minute job to remove the broken lower unit, bolt on a brand new SEI 116 lower unit, fill it with lube, and be done with it. They cost $845. Just a thought.

VitaBene · 07-14-2011, 06:33 AM

I used an SEI drive when I replaced mine a few years back. The first year it was a bit noisy as the gears broke in, after that it has been perfect

I just noticed that they now make Bravo replacements and Cobra Conversion kits. They really have filled a niche. http://www.sterndrive.cc/

cowisl · 07-14-2011, 06:39 AM

Dave Rosetti is the man. 603 393 5658. Right near you too

PHDIII · 07-14-2011, 08:57 AM

Thanks guys, you are all very helpful. I'm still in Canada (a little south of Georgian Bay however). The unfortunate part is my son knows the area very well and just drifted over the rocks while getting ready to ski....he felt terrible about it.

Do you think the local marinas would install the SEI 116 replacement or would they insist on Mercruiser replacement?

VitaBene · 07-14-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PHDIII

Thanks guys, you are all very helpful. I'm still in Canada (a little south of Georgian Bay however). The unfortunate part is my son knows the area very well and just drifted over the rocks while getting ready to ski....he felt terrible about it.

Do you think the local marinas would install the SEI 116 replacement or would they insist on Mercruiser replacement?

I had Independent marine install mine (it was there for diagnosis- took fishing line around prop seal, causing failure and fluid loss- bye bye gears!). I bought it and they installed it. I am sure most marinas are familiar with them and will install them.

My insurance would not cover it, but would have covered your loss.

robmac · 07-14-2011, 04:10 PM

I had Shep Browns do mine and it was quick and as painless as it could be. I give them a call.

PHDIII · 07-14-2011, 04:36 PM

OK, thanks to all for the ideas. I'll make some calls when I return home. I'm relieved that there is an easy solution. Thanks again.

07-12-2011, 01:41 PM	#1
PHDIII Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Mercruiser Service Needed My son hit a submerged rock in Lake Huron over the weekend and it took out all forward power in my Mercruiser Alpha One Gen II out drive. We have some reverse power but it doesn't act right. I will be back in Moultonborough in a couple of weeks. Could someone give advice on the best place to take it in the lakes region for repair? We have insurance and I would like to get it repaired properly. Thanks a lot! Last edited by PHDIII; 07-13-2011 at 09:09 PM.

07-14-2011, 06:33 AM	#6
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 1,616 Thanked 1,638 Times in 842 Posts	Sei I used an SEI drive when I replaced mine a few years back. The first year it was a bit noisy as the gears broke in, after that it has been perfect I just noticed that they now make Bravo replacements and Cobra Conversion kits. They really have filled a niche. http://www.sterndrive.cc/

07-14-2011, 08:57 AM	#8
PHDIII Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Mercruiser Repair Thanks guys, you are all very helpful. I'm still in Canada (a little south of Georgian Bay however). The unfortunate part is my son knows the area very well and just drifted over the rocks while getting ready to ski....he felt terrible about it. Do you think the local marinas would install the SEI 116 replacement or would they insist on Mercruiser replacement?

07-12-2011, 01:45 PM	#2
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	Reggie at Paugus Bay Marine.

07-12-2011, 02:38 PM	#3
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 743 Times in 443 Posts	Might have just spun the propeller hub. Many Alphas are equipped with a sacrificial flo-torq II hub style prop. It might just need a new Derlin sleeve. See: http://www.mercurymarine.com/propell...gies/flo-torq/

07-14-2011, 06:39 AM	#7
cowisl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cow Island Posts: 168 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Dave Rosetti is the man. 603 393 5658. Right near you too

07-14-2011, 04:10 PM	#10
robmac Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashua,Meredith Posts: 951 Thanks: 213 Thanked 106 Times in 81 Posts	I had Shep Browns do mine and it was quick and as painless as it could be. I give them a call.

07-14-2011, 04:36 PM	#11
PHDIII Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 36 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	OK, thanks to all for the ideas. I'll make some calls when I return home. I'm relieved that there is an easy solution. Thanks again.