does anyone know what kind of drive is this ???????

http://toronto.craigslist.org/boa/445075506.html

I think its a Sternmaster. From what I'm told its a strong drive.

got different answers every time. whatever it is, nobody know for sure.
make? model?

thanks

Looks like a SternPowr. They have been around for some time, make a solid drive and have had several government contracts to provide bulletproof outdrives for the military. As I understand it, the gears are in a total oil bath and they hold gallons of oil and not quarts.

Try www.sternpowr.com for more info.

It's a stern power. JOHN

i believe they use gears similiar to a dana 44 differential. and are very strong from what i ve been told, just not to many parts and guys who know them.

Go to the sternpower site and get the phone number. Ask for Dennis who is the owner of sternpower now. He will give you a contact that has a bunch of parts for the old stuff and info on the drive. Very helpful.

I'm looking at a boat that has twin sternpowers on it. I've heard that they are very tough. The early ones had a weak link because they were mechanically shifted. That one looks to be a newer one.

I own this boat for 9yrs , finally know what kind of drive it is.
thanks ppl.

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Gears are tough its the gimble and trim that may give you trouble. From what I've seen. I only saw them with trannies.
Jim