Switching from a Bravo XR to a Bravo 1
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Switching from a Bravo XR to a Bravo 1
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.
Thanks,
Jay
Thanks,
Jay
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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?
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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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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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.
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.