I believe they're part of Volvo Penta now, and yes, I believe they will
eventually overtake the market. Unless black lowers their prices that is.

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"bomar" wrote in message
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So you think OMC will make some stunning comeback from the grave?

"Steve Barker" wrote in message
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Well I've heard of them, just never heard of the built in speedo pickup.
Mine's part of the depth finder transducer, has a little spinner wheel
and
is electric. Thanks for the info. I haven't looked closely at the
black
ones for several years. As for being an "obscure" make, well not right
now,
but headed that way.

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"bomar" wrote in message
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An obscure make called "Mercruiser"
Some model they call the "Alpha1 Gen 2" has an integral speedometer
pickup,
so does a model they call the "Bravo"
From my research they seem to comprise 75% or so of the outdrive
market,
but
I have never heard of them.