investigating a different boat with Mercruiser 888
 

So, Jim, are you saying you can put an alpha 1 lower end on an MR or R
upper, with no problem? or vice verse?

The reason I'm asking is I didn't go for that model SeaRay, but now do
have a 22' Marqui cuddy, with an MR drive. and this would be good to
know for future reference.

Thanks!




Jim wrote:
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I'm looking at the possibility of buying a Sea Ray 21 footer. with 350
chevy. and "888" outdrive.

OK, I'm familiar with the Alpha 1 with is so popular, but I don't know
about the 888

can some one tell me the difference[s] between the two? and can the
parts interchange?

Thanks!

The 888 is an old unit built in the 70s that uses a Mercruiser type 1 drive
which is the predecessor to the MR and Alpha 1. The innards are different
but the uppers and lowers of the different types will bolt together.
Jim

investigating a different boat with Mercruiser 888
 

wrote:
So, Jim, are you saying you can put an alpha 1 lower end on an MR or R
upper, with no problem? or vice verse?

The reason I'm asking is I didn't go for that model SeaRay, but now do
have a 22' Marqui cuddy, with an MR drive. and this would be good to
know for future reference.

Thanks!




Jim wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...
I'm looking at the possibility of buying a Sea Ray 21 footer. with 350
chevy. and "888" outdrive.

OK, I'm familiar with the Alpha 1 with is so popular, but I don't know
about the 888

can some one tell me the difference[s] between the two? and can the
parts interchange?

Thanks!

The 888 is an old unit built in the 70s that uses a Mercruiser type 1 drive
which is the predecessor to the MR and Alpha 1. The innards are different
but the uppers and lowers of the different types will bolt together.
Jim


BTW, this Marquis is a 1977 and the outdrive says "288" around the top
of the leg