{"product_id":"outboard-starter-57-5388","title":"Arco 5388 Replacement Starter – Mercury 50–60 HP 3-Cylinder \u0026 45 HP Jet Outboards","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArco 5388 Replacement Outboard Starter Motor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Arco 5388 is a direct-fit replacement starter for Mercury’s 3-cylinder 50–60 HP outboards and the 45 HP Jet variant from the early-to-mid 1990s. Compact and purpose-built for these smaller Mercury powerheads, it delivers reliable engagement with a 10-tooth drive gear and drops in as a straightforward OEM swap. If your Mercury is cranking slowly or the starter has given out, the 5388 restores confident starting without any modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury 50–60 HP 3-cylinder outboard engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercury 45 HP Jet outboard engines (1991–1996)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-tooth drive gear configuration required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect OEM replacement fit — no modifications required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-tooth drive gear for correct flywheel engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Mercury 3-cylinder powerhead applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for saltwater and freshwater marine environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant construction for long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 57-5388\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 5388 is the correct starter for Mercury’s 3-cylinder 50–60 HP outboards — a popular engine family found on a wide range of aluminum fishing boats and utility craft from the late 1980s through the 1990s. The 45 HP Jet fitment covers the same powerhead in jet-drive configuration, so confirm your application before ordering. Tooth count (10-tooth) is the key spec to verify against your existing unit. For higher-horsepower Mercury outboard starters, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/arco-57-5377-outboard-starter-motor-mercury-75-115-hp\"\u003eArco 5377 for Mercury 75–115 HP\u003c\/a\u003e or the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/arco-57-5380-outboard-starter-motor-mercury-75-115-hp-2-stroke\"\u003eArco 5380 for Mercury 75–115 HP 2-Stroke\u003c\/a\u003e. When replacing the starter, inspect the solenoid at the same time — the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/arco-mercury-mercruiser-starter-solenoid-12v-isolated-base-57-sw275\"\u003eArco SW275 Mercury Starter Solenoid\u003c\/a\u003e is the recommended companion for this application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250826772516,"sku":"57-5388","price":323.89,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/57-5388.jpg?v=1786510753","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/outboard-starter-57-5388","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}