Well after my Bravo IIIX out drive took a crap (the insurance said fishing line cut the seal) after 353 hours. I needed a new one. Merc quoted me $9300

I started searching the net and found a guy in NJ (Kevin VanNatten 732-291-4600) that shipped me a new drive and prop set (Prop's are about $550 each) for a total of $5468 and that is with shipping!
If anyone is looking for Merc parts or whole outdrive's try this guy.
He works at :
Bayshore Power
4-10 West Garfield Ave
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Work: 732-291-4600
Fax: 732-291-4064