tomcei

does the bmax use a bravo gimble?
If so who makes or which heavy duty gimble do you recomend?

Back4More

The BMax drive will bolt to a standard Merc gimbal/bell housing with an XR carrier bearing in it.
But they do make their own transom assy with integrated steering and HD Gimbal assy.

Back4More

Yes, There is the Konrad option. If I was going to start over with a re-rig I would choose the Konrad drive package. They boast a 0% failure record.

tomcei

i know , i know

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iTrader: (6)

I guess the XR hp bravo style is the best merc offers .Thats what I have .Theres another thread talking about the helment wear on a high HP aplication. But in a bravo style what other choise do ya have?

The Imco one I ve seen break also.

monstaaa

b max makes theres own gimbal. if using a b-max drive i would definately suggest using there gimbal. moving the weak link from your other thread.

i would not use thres drive on a stock gimbal.

also imco makes there own gimbal assy. which i believe is merc style with improved helmut and ring as well as a stronger cats transom plate.

good luck in your endeavor.

tomcei

Strip,
is there a way to keep check on the gimble or the helmet? It would be nice to know what the actual condition is of the piviot points ect., etc.

At least you might discover a wearing issue before it becomes a serioius problem/accident

tomcei

Good info, Thanks

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iTrader: (6)

not sure but I think the Bravo shop's gimble is made for there transom asmy only?



tomcei, monstaaa might beable to give us better insight on ckecking wear. I think its get wear in the side pins first?

tomcei

I spoke to Dean today. He told me what to look for concerning wear. He also said if full hydrolic steering, merc HD gimble should be fine.
Monstaaa, would the full hydrolic make it reliable or is the merc still junk?