Mercury 200HP EFI Lower Unit
My 2002 Mercury EFI 200HP outboard motor needs a new lower unit. The choices are $4,100 New Factory OEM Lower Unit, $3,100 Mercury OEM Remanufactured Lower Unit, $2,000 Rebuit Lower Unit, $600 Used Lower Unit or $795 New Aftermarket Lower Unit.
After much consideration I decided to buy a used Mercury lower unit from the local (trusted) Mercury Dealership in Hingham (Bill’s Outboard) for $600. They are a family run business with plenty of experience and integrity. I don’t expect this used lower unit to last the life of the powerhead so at some point in the future I may be revisiting the aftermarket verses OEM lower unit decision again. By then the aftermarket lower units will have had more time in the marketplace . If aftermarket Mercury lower units pass the reliability factor over time I think I may give one a try some day but for now I’m happy with my decision.
Mercury Outboard Lower Unit Replacement, Aftermarket or OEM parts?