Advice for new outdrives - 35 Outlaw
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Advice for new outdrives - 35 Outlaw
I have a 2006 35 Outlaw, which I've had since new. HOs w/ CMI headers, Bravo 1 X drives w/ 1.65:1 gear ratio. Sometimes 32p standard props, sometimes 34p labbed props. Runs between 76-77 normally, and with the 34p props on, around 78-79mph. Just over 400 hours total. About 150 hours ago, I blew the upper on the port side. Starboard side was fine. So, I had the port side rebuilt. 150 hours later, the upper on the port side blew again, but this time siezed up and caused the drive shaft to split in the coupler. So, I ended up having to pull the motor to get the shaft out. Starboard side was running fine, but popped it open anyway, and found a bunch of broken/missing teeth on the upper.
So, basically I've gone thru 3 Bravo X uppers. Since I'm doing both this time, looking for advice. The port side is demolished, including the case. So I won't be rebuilding it. The starboard side is rebuildable. But, with my diving habits, and the large pitch props, should I rebuild it and buy one new for the port side? I'm thinking I'll get another 100-150 hours and blow again. So, looking to upgrade. Possibly a set of new IMCOs. Any opinions? Anybody else with a similar setup?
Thanks,
Ed
So, basically I've gone thru 3 Bravo X uppers. Since I'm doing both this time, looking for advice. The port side is demolished, including the case. So I won't be rebuilding it. The starboard side is rebuildable. But, with my diving habits, and the large pitch props, should I rebuild it and buy one new for the port side? I'm thinking I'll get another 100-150 hours and blow again. So, looking to upgrade. Possibly a set of new IMCOs. Any opinions? Anybody else with a similar setup?
Thanks,
Ed
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Why dont you get in touch with the Bravo shop and have a set built. 150 hours is probably average if you are always beating on it... I get a lot less.
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I have a 2006 35 Outlaw, which I've had since new. HOs w/ CMI headers, Bravo 1 X drives w/ 1.65:1 gear ratio. Sometimes 32p standard props, sometimes 34p labbed props. Runs between 76-77 normally, and with the 34p props on, around 78-79mph. Just over 400 hours total. About 150 hours ago, I blew the upper on the port side. Starboard side was fine. So, I had the port side rebuilt. 150 hours later, the upper on the port side blew again, but this time siezed up and caused the drive shaft to split in the coupler. So, I ended up having to pull the motor to get the shaft out. Starboard side was running fine, but popped it open anyway, and found a bunch of broken/missing teeth on the upper.
So, basically I've gone thru 3 Bravo X uppers. Since I'm doing both this time, looking for advice. The port side is demolished, including the case. So I won't be rebuilding it. The starboard side is rebuildable. But, with my diving habits, and the large pitch props, should I rebuild it and buy one new for the port side? I'm thinking I'll get another 100-150 hours and blow again. So, looking to upgrade. Possibly a set of new IMCOs. Any opinions? Anybody else with a similar setup?
Thanks,
Ed
So, basically I've gone thru 3 Bravo X uppers. Since I'm doing both this time, looking for advice. The port side is demolished, including the case. So I won't be rebuilding it. The starboard side is rebuildable. But, with my diving habits, and the large pitch props, should I rebuild it and buy one new for the port side? I'm thinking I'll get another 100-150 hours and blow again. So, looking to upgrade. Possibly a set of new IMCOs. Any opinions? Anybody else with a similar setup?
Thanks,
Ed
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Contact John at the Bravo shop. He can put together a bravo that will last longer than your current ones , or just get the Bmaxs he offers and be done with upper issues. Http://thebravoshop.com
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Been thinking about your drive issues and I personally think the IMCO SCX is the best fit for you.
Your not having problems actually Breaking parts, you are just plain Wearing the gears out.
The SCX has larger, stronger UPPER and LOWER gears, plus about every other part in the drive is upgraded. The only downside is you might lose 1-2mph max, but at your speed I doubt you will even notice a difference. My guess is at your current HP the SCX could last over 750 hours, and should at least get 500 hours before needing a freshen.
The SC uses basically the same gears your drives have, which will wear out. Yes the drive is stronger and will not break as easy, but once the gears wear out and start flaking apart the metal going through the drive WILL break it.
The B-Max upper gears are great. The lower gears are basically the same as your drives. So again the lower gears will need to be rebuilt when they wear out.
Good luck, I hope you can make your boat reliable and enjoyable!
Your not having problems actually Breaking parts, you are just plain Wearing the gears out.
The SCX has larger, stronger UPPER and LOWER gears, plus about every other part in the drive is upgraded. The only downside is you might lose 1-2mph max, but at your speed I doubt you will even notice a difference. My guess is at your current HP the SCX could last over 750 hours, and should at least get 500 hours before needing a freshen.
The SC uses basically the same gears your drives have, which will wear out. Yes the drive is stronger and will not break as easy, but once the gears wear out and start flaking apart the metal going through the drive WILL break it.
The B-Max upper gears are great. The lower gears are basically the same as your drives. So again the lower gears will need to be rebuilt when they wear out.
Good luck, I hope you can make your boat reliable and enjoyable!
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The B-Max upper gears are great. The lower gears are basically the same as your drives. So again the lower gears will need to be rebuilt when they wear out
Give John a call at the bravo shop and he can go into more detail.
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I have a 2006 35 Outlaw, which I've had since new. HOs w/ CMI headers, Bravo 1 X drives w/ 1.65:1 gear ratio. Sometimes 32p standard props, sometimes 34p labbed props. Runs between 76-77 normally, and with the 34p props on, around 78-79mph. Just over 400 hours total. About 150 hours ago, I blew the upper on the port side. Starboard side was fine. So, I had the port side rebuilt. 150 hours later, the upper on the port side blew again, but this time siezed up and caused the drive shaft to split in the coupler. So, I ended up having to pull the motor to get the shaft out. Starboard side was running fine, but popped it open anyway, and found a bunch of broken/missing teeth on the upper.
So, basically I've gone thru 3 Bravo X uppers. Since I'm doing both this time, looking for advice. The port side is demolished, including the case. So I won't be rebuilding it. The starboard side is rebuildable. But, with my diving habits, and the large pitch props, should I rebuild it and buy one new for the port side? I'm thinking I'll get another 100-150 hours and blow again. So, looking to upgrade. Possibly a set of new IMCOs. Any opinions? Anybody else with a similar setup?
Thanks,
Ed
So, basically I've gone thru 3 Bravo X uppers. Since I'm doing both this time, looking for advice. The port side is demolished, including the case. So I won't be rebuilding it. The starboard side is rebuildable. But, with my diving habits, and the large pitch props, should I rebuild it and buy one new for the port side? I'm thinking I'll get another 100-150 hours and blow again. So, looking to upgrade. Possibly a set of new IMCOs. Any opinions? Anybody else with a similar setup?
Thanks,
Ed