I know enough to use merc parts 99% of the time. I am in a pinch for time here, is there any feedback on using sierra bravo couplers? I can get one within a day, but ship time might kill me on the merc oem 861523a9.

Here's one you can get quick and I'm sure it's good. It's sold by CP, Hardin, Teague and Kieth Eickert and I know they don't sell junk.
http://www.cpperformance.com/p-14484...o-coupler.aspx

I am on my 4th season with a sierra coupler . 496 MAG HO 25 ft boat running in the gulf. No problems with the coupler so far.

Chris

I was told by my Merc dealer that most of the Sierra couplers he gets have a Sierra sticker over the Merc sticker.I would bet they are the same item but at a lower price.

i just got one from speedcustom marine on ebay for 285 was very fast shipping 3 or 4 days i think

I have the Sierra couplers in stock ready to ship.

Merc and sierra....herd they were made by the same copany,

thanks for the input. Went with the sierra due to time, need to do it on Wed. we will se how it holds up.