-=> Quoting John Duke to T Owen <=-
 JD> I can't buy that either. Mercury has Mariner.... for it's  cheaper
 JD> model  but a Mariner is just as good as a Mercury just cheaper and a
 JD> different  color.
 JD> TO*This is true, but only since around 1991, if memory serves.
 JD> I know you aren't talking about Mariner.. I had a 88 60 hp.
As I understand it, Mariner *is* Mercury, but is a mix of different 
parts; some Chrysler. This is the word from the Merc dealer that I
buy my ourboards from, and they refuse to work on Mariner engines.
Take care.
... 64,999,999 legal gun owners killed no one yesterday.
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