Lower unit on my Merc 225 EFI detonated this past weekend. As you all know reman and new LU runs $2,300 and up with 1 year warranty. SEI sells an aftermarket LU for my motor for $795 that they'll warranty for 3 years.
it sounds too good to be true, but I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with them. I saw a few complaints but it looked like the warranty covered them and they got new units. No updates as to final verdict though.
help!!
I put a SEI lower unite on my 225 merc and haven`t had any problems yet. I just finished the 10 hour breakin they want you to do. For the money and the 3 year warranty you can`t go wrong.
if money is a issue and it's not for a super fast boat "go for it" but believe you get what you pay for!!! appearance will not be as good and flawless as a merc case but merc's gearcase price's are absolutley stupid
I don't think I have a super fast boat. It's a TR 21 that ran around 70 mph prior to the lower unit erupting.
Modified by basscpa at 9:31 PM 8/12/2010
I do not recommend "aftermarket" gearcases..... I have observed that the casting quality is not comparable, and although they "look" the same (in general), have seen several that, after teardown, had <u>multiple</u> machining tolerances WAY out of spec.
As crude as it sounds.... you'll literally get "what you pay for" with either gearcase choice (JMHO).
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that's been my exerience in the past (get what you pay for). I appreciate your thoughts.
Check your IM's..... you may have other options also.
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 48 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
AMEN DON't BUY it When Mine gets back from the Factory from being repaired the 2nd time I'm selling it.
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you will spend alot of money shipping them back as they do not seem to holdup
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i'm on my third one under warrenty.....my boat runs 82.3 gps mph i have followed break in to the tee. each time something different. last time was the pinion gear. time before was "excessive gear wear" and seals
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