On Tue, 6 Jan 2015 13:31:37 -0800 (PST), Tim
wrote:

Wayne, that's interesting. Spicer-Dana was known to make auto and big truck differentials and still caters to Chrysler corp rather heavily. Maybe some boat division exec sweet talked them into making I/o's. I'd think that I'd Dana made it that chances are it would be good stuff. But, then again- maybe not

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The trick to making quality marine stuff is making it water proof and
corrosion resistant in an adverse environment. It's a different skill
set from automotive and truck equipment.