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Old 08-13-2015, 04:35 PM
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I have a Scarab with an XR drive that's broke. I have access to a low hours Bravo 1. What would it take to switch? I realize I'm going backwards but saving money is the key on this one.

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Sweat and tears. Maybe freshen up the bellows and shift cable boot. Fresh gear oil wouldn't hurt either. Your gonna save a little gas since your gonna have to take it a little easier on the B1. Not that the XR is much better or stronger but it will get you back on the water quicker. Should be an easy swap.
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The B1 should bolt right up the same as the XR did. Where people have to be careful is bolting a XR up to where they had a B1 originally, this would require a new (slightly thinner) gimble bearing. You should be fine though.
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Nice, Thanks!

Turns out I can get a Bravo X, that should be a little better than the 1. From what I can see it should be the same as far as bolting up right?

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Whats broken ? I have a xr upper checked and resealed by dealer $2400 shipped
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The gimbal bearing depends on year model and if the outdrive has the newer GKN / input driveshaft and U joints. I have written a story book up here all about it.
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Originally Posted by bor
Whats broken ? I have a xr upper checked and resealed by dealer $2400 shipped
The top down shaft broke. It has a sportmaster lower and the gears in it don't feel real good. I suspect the worn lower gears are the reason the shaft broke.
I got a Bravo X with 89hrs complete for $2000. I'm selling the boat so don't want to put a lot into it but I also don't want to screw the next guy. It is a great boat that I hope the future owner will love as much as I have.
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Originally Posted by Paralyzer
The top down shaft broke. It has a sportmaster lower and the gears in it don't feel real good. I suspect the worn lower gears are the reason the shaft broke.
I got a Bravo X with 89hrs complete for $2000. I'm selling the boat so don't want to put a lot into it but I also don't want to screw the next guy. It is a great boat that I hope the future owner will love as much as I have.
that make sence then I would put that 1 x on it and sell it thats less $$ and not screwing the new owner and if it feel like just tell the story then he can make up his mind about it .
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