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Originally Posted by Dave R
{snip} Some folks would prefer to have a choice between Volvo and Merc power and Sea Ray does not offer Volvos, so that may be an issue. I've never owned a Sea Ray but I've owned both brands of drives and they were both good. Merc would never deter me. {snip}
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I agree with your post but want to mention this issue for anyone looking to buy a used boat from the late '90's with a Bravo III sterndrive. The were enough
reports of corrosion that BoatUS got involved and tried to help out. Our B3 was made after the years affected (supposedly), and I've not seen abnormal corrosion, but still I'm a bit leary of recommending a Merc B3 (especially given MerCruiser's response to the whole issue). Given a choice I'd go with a VP Duo-prop but that wouldn't be
the deciding factor in a new boat purchase for use on Winni.