Want to get rid of the ads? Become a member by registering today.
The Mariah Owners Club

Forum Left Top

Welcome to the The Mariah Owners Club.


Alpha 1 lower unit

Mercury MerCruiser

Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 09-29-2013, 05:05 PM   #1
 
Cory's Avatar

Cory is currently offline
Posts: 61
Status: Captain
Join Date: Feb 2011
My Year: 2001
My Model: Z212 Shabah
My Engine: 5.7
Gallery Images: 0


Thanks: 1
Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
Send Cory:
a Private Message
 
Question Alpha 1 lower unit

I have a 2001 Z212 with a 5.7 Mercruiser. Knocked a hole in the lower unit going about 5 mph Labor
Day weekend. Insurance is covering replacement of complete lower unit. Alpha 1 Drive ratio is 1.47R. Boat has 300 hrs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Reply With Quote
  • Old 09-29-2013, 05:12 PM   #2

    mikeyt is currently offline
    Posts: 7,475
    Status: Platinum Contributor
    Join Date: Jul 2007
    Location: Ontario
    Find me on the Map
    My Year: 1996
    My Model: Shabah 180
    My Engine: 4.3
    Gallery Images: 14


    Thanks: 87
    Thanked 579 Times in 538 Posts
    Send mikeyt:
    a Private Message
     
    Default Re: Alpha 1 lower unit

    I'm not sure i understand the question...
    __________________
    Rarely visit this site given its problems and lack of management interest.
    Reply With Quote
    Old 09-29-2013, 08:14 PM   #3
     
    Cory's Avatar

    Cory is currently offline
    Posts: 61
    Status: Captain
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    My Year: 2001
    My Model: Z212 Shabah
    My Engine: 5.7
    Gallery Images: 0


    Thanks: 1
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
    Send Cory:
    a Private Message
     
    Default Re: Alpha 1 lower unit

    Can anyone recommend where to buy complete lower unit? Is there a possible up grade or is it best to replace with factory unit? Need to get stiletto stainless prop refurbished it took a hit as well. Can anyone recommend where to send prop for repair?
    Reply With Quote
    Old 09-29-2013, 10:00 PM   #4

    mikeyt is currently offline
    Posts: 7,475
    Status: Platinum Contributor
    Join Date: Jul 2007
    Location: Ontario
    Find me on the Map
    My Year: 1996
    My Model: Shabah 180
    My Engine: 4.3
    Gallery Images: 14


    Thanks: 87
    Thanked 579 Times in 538 Posts
    Send mikeyt:
    a Private Message
     
    Default Re: Alpha 1 lower unit

    Not sure where you are located but this place in Florida is generally quite good for outdrive replacement: Sterndrive Replacement.

    As for prop repair shops, i believe one or two of our members have used this shop in Minnesota:Prop MD
    __________________
    Rarely visit this site given its problems and lack of management interest.
    Reply With Quote
    Old 09-30-2013, 03:22 PM   #5
     
    Cory's Avatar

    Cory is currently offline
    Posts: 61
    Status: Captain
    Join Date: Feb 2011
    My Year: 2001
    My Model: Z212 Shabah
    My Engine: 5.7
    Gallery Images: 0


    Thanks: 1
    Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts
    Send Cory:
    a Private Message
     
    Thumbs up Re: Alpha 1 lower unit

    Located in New Mexico but will look into prop md for repair. Thinking about waiting on lower unit replacement. Don't think we will be getting back to lake this year so maybe with winter comes discounted price on lower unit. Planning on going back with factory replacement. Can anyone tell me how to put pictures off of my iphone on here? Thanks for the help
    Reply With Quote
    Reply

    Bookmarks




    Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
     


    Similar Threads
    Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
    Damage to Lower Unit Fin. allz28 Mercury MerCruiser 8 09-30-2013 03:24 PM
    lower unit alpha one cracked michaelb Mercury MerCruiser 2 05-21-2012 08:30 PM
    oil leak at lower unit stepchild_7 Mercury MerCruiser 1 11-11-2010 11:58 PM
    Lower Unit will not engage All In Original Mariah Talk 5 11-04-2009 04:52 PM
    Lower unit switch? Z212NH Original Mariah Talk 5 05-31-2009 12:03 PM



    Forum Right Top
    Forum Left Bottom Forum Right Bottom
     
    Right Left
    Member Login
    Forgot password?
    Forum LeftForum Right

    About the Club
    Age of the Mariah Owners Club:

    Total Members: 18,530
    Total Threads: 12,965
    Total Posts: 68,332
    Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe to Mariah Owners Club on YouTube
    There are 518 users
    currently browsing forums.
    Forum LeftForum Right

    Find us on Facebook
    Forum LeftForum Right

    Club Sponsors
    Right Sponsor





    Forum LeftForum Right
    Right Right
    Right Bottom Left Right Bottom Right