Maybe this didn't come out the way I intended. What I intended to say was,
auto parts stores are much more convenient for me to get to... And Merc oil
probably isn't anything "special". Its just about guaranteed that it is a
standard weight gear oil. Why can't Merc just give the spec. instead of
making us take a trip to the boat store?

Rich


"Woodchuck" wrote in message
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If you're worried about buying $20 worth of lube then you shouldn't own a
boat!

"Rich" wrote in message
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Is there a cheaper alternative to Merc lube? Its an Alpha 1 drive, what
weight gear oil should it take?

Thanks,
Rich