Gear reduction starters

[1HYPER1]

How many of you run gear reduction starters on you big blocks and what has been there life expectincy.I had a major break down with one today and was just wondering if these things are reliable or should I look into something different.The starters in my boat are 1 year old and I figure that I should get morer seasons out of them than 1.Any input will be appreciated.

[mmwalters]

Bill Sorry about your problem. We installed many of the gear reduction starters and I feel they are much better then the big starters. If it were me I would stick with it. Were you able to use the hand crank?