Installing a drive

[weekendboater]

How difficult is it for a person with general mechanical experience to change a drive themselves? And if I do the work myself is the warranty still valid or do I have to have an authorized dealer do the install to get the warranty?

[Technical Support]

Intalling the drive is not difficult at all. You really don't need any special tools, unless you need to check the alignment. You could take it to a dealer to get the alignment checked. Otherwise, basic hand tools will be all that you need. The complete sterndrive does weigh about 100 lbs., so it might be a good idea to have someone help. We will have an install guide up in the near future. If you have any problems installing our drive you can also call our tech support.
The warranty will remain valid no matter who installs it.
Tech Support

[weekendboater]

That sounds great! I'll be contacting you soon so I can get up and running.

[Sterndrive Engineering]

Go here to see our new install guide:

http://www.sterndrive.cc/pdf/se106installation.pdf
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