Does anyone know the pros and cons of volvo-penta outdrives vs. mercruiser?

You'll get lots of opinions :-) Volvo-penta engineering is more comparable
to a merc bravo that alpha. Mercs are cheaper and easier to get parts and
service for. IMHO for a runabout a merc alpha is still the best for the
buck.

"Fred" wrote in message
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Does anyone know the pros and cons of volvo-penta outdrives vs.
mercruiser?