This 12V starter motor is supplied under Recmar reference REC50-806965A4 and cross-references common Mercury MerCruiser / OMC / Volvo Penta starter numbers including 50-806965A4 and 988217. It’s used on GM-based marine sterndrive/inboard applications including OMC Cobra 3.0L where the correct match is confirmed.

Before ordering, confirm the part number on the starter currently fitted and verify your flywheel size and mounting style, as versions vary across GM-based marine engines.

• Part: Starter Motor
• Voltage: 12V
• Pinion teeth: 11
• Typical flywheel application: 12 3/4" flywheel
• Mounting style: Straight-across bolt pattern (one long & one short bolt) on applicable GM-based setups
• Recmar SKU: REC50-806965A4
• OEM cross-references (selected): MerCruiser 50-806965A4 / 50-806965A2 / 50-806963A2 / 50-806963A4 / 8M0090697; Volvo Penta 3862308 / 3856003; OMC 988217
• Related parts (sold separately): Solenoid relay REC3859054; starter bolts MP0180-001 (short) and REC10-861788 / Mercury 10-861788 (long)

Fitment note: Always match by engine/drive model and the reference number on your existing starter to avoid ordering the wrong unit.