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Old 02-13-2008, 11:02 AM
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just wondering if anyone has experienced broken gimbal rings on the b-max outdrives
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Old 02-13-2008, 02:43 PM
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Do a search. I know there have been several thread on them.
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:27 PM
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Is it a Bravo Shop gimbal or merc. Bravo 1 gimbal?
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Old 02-13-2008, 03:45 PM
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There's a guy here in NE Ohio that repairs them. Where are you located?
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it is a bravo shop gimbal ring and housing
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Old 02-14-2008, 07:28 AM
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thanks 4 your response the boat is in texas
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Old 02-14-2008, 07:50 AM
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You can have it repaired. Personally I would check the Imco HD ring. It retails for less than 1k.

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/sterndrives.html
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Old 02-14-2008, 12:56 PM
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Thats a common problem, mainly with big heavy boats....

Consider another option, as from what i've seen, you could be repairing it over and over

PM me if you want some more details
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is the B-max drive breaking the bravo gimbal a common thing because the B-max's size?
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Originally Posted by tony stamis
is the B-max drive breaking the bravo gimbal a common thing because the B-max's size?
Two years and 130 hours my Merc. HP gimbals with BMax's and the gimbals are in great shape..... I rebuilt them last winter and there was nothing more than normal wear and tear... gimbals were 6 years old...
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