Quicksilver Alpha Sterndrives & Transoms

Quicksilver® Alpha Sterndrives and Transom (Gimbal) Assemblies

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All new Quicksilver Alpha sterndrives & Transoms! Built for the most popular sterndrive engines in the world...Mercruiser engines. These drives are basically identical to Mercruiser branded Alpha 1 Gen 2 drives (1990 and newer).

Nothing beats the Alpha drives for low maintenance, value and fun keeping your family on the water year after year. 1 year limited warranty! Easily serviced anywhere in the world. 

Benefits of Quicksilver Alpha Drive:

Technology:

•Power Trim XD® Automatically Returns the Drive to the Water to Maintain Full Control of Boat in Case of an Emergency.

•Available MerCathode® kit monitors the galvanic potential of the drive and counteracts corrosion with a metered electrical charge providing continuous cathodic protection.

•Engine Guardian System® with MPI engines protects the drive from damage from low lubricant levels.

Ease of Ownership

•Drive Lube Monitor – Alarm warns if drive lube is low. Engine mounting allows easy inspection and fill without the cost to pull a boat from the water.

•Permalube® U-Joint – Virtually no maintenance required.

•Maintenance Free Hinge Pins – No added cost to pull a boat from the water.

•Greaseable Drive Coupler – No added cost to pull a boat from the water.

•Greaseable Gimbal Bearing – Do not need to remove the drive for service.

Performance

•Hydrodynamic lower unit produces little drag to slice through the water efficiently.

•Trim limit switch sets drive angle for maximum performance every time.

•Through-Prop exhaust maximizes power and reduces noise levels.

•Wide range of 3-, 4-, and 5-blade propellers available in aluminum and stainless steel to maximize pulling power and top speed for any application.

Reliability

•Spiral-cut steel bevel gears for quiet operation and durability.

•XK360 low copper alloy for corrosion resistance.

•Tri-Paint System creates a tough, durable corrosion resistant barrier.

•Armored trim lines protect hydraulic system from debris.

•Flow-Torq II Propeller Hub – The “Weekend Saver” protects the entire drive from damage, not just the lower unit.

Quicksilver Alpha Gen 2 Drive Specs:

Maximum Power Capacity2.00:1 Drive 135 HP (99 kW)
Lower Unit DesignLow-Drag Hydrodynamic Torpedo
Max Prop Diameter15”
Water Inlet LocationStrut
Clutch TypeCompact Dog Clutch with F-N-R
Drive Gear Ratios2.00:1
Counter-RotationN/A
Upper Unit Gear SetPrecision Shimmed, Spiral Bevel Gear
Lower Unit Gear SetPrecision Shimmed, Spiral Bevel Gear
Propshaft MaterialHeat-Treated Stainless Steel
Standard Exhaust OutletThrough Propeller
Propeller Hub TypeFlo-Torq II Hub
Recommended LubricantQuicksilver High-Performance Gear Lube: 92-858064K01
Monitoring SystemEngine-Mounted Lube Monitor w/Audio Warning or Engine Guardian®
Corrosion Warranty3-Year, Limited
Housing ConstructionCorrosion Resistant XK 360 Aluminum Low-Copper Alloy
Corrosion ProtectionTri-Paint, Anodes & MerCathode® as a Kit
Anode TypeUltra-Pure Aluminum Anodes or Magnesium Anode Kit
Speedometer Pick-upIntegrated Into Lower Housing
Steering SystemSingle Cylinder Power Steering with Anti-Feedback
Steering Range56° Range Stop to Stop
U-Joint TypePermalube® Virtually Maintenance-Free
Power Trim SystemTwin-Cylinder Hydraulic Featuring Power Trim XD® Kick-up Return
Typical Trim Range-5° to 15°
Trim Limit SwitchStandard - Adjustable
 Trailer Limit53°
 Trim Hinge Pin DesignPermanently Lubricated – No Maintenance Required
 Hydraulic Trim LinesStainless Steel Braided Armor
 Drive CouplerGreaseable From Inside Boat
 Weight85 lbs. (38 kg)