OEM Parts

[Brokentoy1]

How does everyone feel about using OEM parts vs the Sierra brand?

[Lockey14s]

Ive had zero issues with Sierra parts. But ive really only used their filters and oil.

[cmattj]

I prefer OEM on anything gaskets and rubber products that are crucial ( impeller , belts , bellows etc).
As with my mercs I had quicksilver .
I’m not seeing a confident aftermarket for Volvo as long as the OEM is still available I’ll go that route first.

[Big Block Power]

I prefer OEM on anything gaskets and rubber products that are crucial ( impeller , belts , bellows etc).
As with my mercs I had quicksilver .
I’m not seeing a confident aftermarket for Volvo as long as the OEM is still available I’ll go that route first.

Sorry I think Matt and I are a little bias to oem and for a good reason. It fits and it works and they spend millions making sure everything works.
Quicksilver is like AC Delco. All good with that.

[Brokentoy1]

I’ll stick with the OEM parts. I bought the boat used, and that’s what the previous owner was using.

[akorcovelos]

I prefer OEM on anything gaskets and rubber products that are crucial ( impeller , belts , bellows etc).
As with my mercs I had quicksilver .
I’m not seeing a confident aftermarket for Volvo as long as the OEM is still available I’ll go that route first.

This.

Sierra makes good hard parts, at least for Mercs, but their gaskets are garbage.