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10-16-2015, 03:35 AM
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New Member-New Boat/2003 Velocity 260
I'm a newbie to the site, just bought a 2003 Velocity/496 Mag. I've got a couple questions concerning this boat/motor:
1. The internal stock exhaust flapper disc; I'm missing one and the other sounds tinney (rubber gone), where do you get these ? (It also has the outside clamp on flappers)
2. The drive decal on this Bravo outdrive says "BRAVO X", different than a BRAVO 1 how ?????
3. Drive shower, it has one tube shaped in a "U" fashion, up from the cav plate (each side) to wrap around the top gear case spraying 3 sides of the top input housing, is this setup better than a shower cap ?
4. Previous owner removed the windshield, any replacement parts available for this or does one just need to make their own ?
And last but not least, looking to see what everyone else has done with their boats.
Thanks for your time.
Gary
1. The internal stock exhaust flapper disc; I'm missing one and the other sounds tinney (rubber gone), where do you get these ? (It also has the outside clamp on flappers)
2. The drive decal on this Bravo outdrive says "BRAVO X", different than a BRAVO 1 how ?????
3. Drive shower, it has one tube shaped in a "U" fashion, up from the cav plate (each side) to wrap around the top gear case spraying 3 sides of the top input housing, is this setup better than a shower cap ?
4. Previous owner removed the windshield, any replacement parts available for this or does one just need to make their own ?
And last but not least, looking to see what everyone else has done with their boats.
Thanks for your time.
Gary
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10-16-2015, 01:12 PM
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I'm a newbie to the site, just bought a 2003 Velocity/496 Mag. I've got a couple questions concerning this boat/motor:
1. The internal stock exhaust flapper disc; I'm missing one and the other sounds tinney (rubber gone), where do you get these ? (It also has the outside clamp on flappers)
2. The drive decal on this Bravo outdrive says "BRAVO X", different than a BRAVO 1 how ?????
3. Drive shower, it has one tube shaped in a "U" fashion, up from the cav plate (each side) to wrap around the top gear case spraying 3 sides of the top input housing, is this setup better than a shower cap ?
4. Previous owner removed the windshield, any replacement parts available for this or does one just need to make their own ?
And last but not least, looking to see what everyone else has done with their boats.
Thanks for your time.
Gary
1. The internal stock exhaust flapper disc; I'm missing one and the other sounds tinney (rubber gone), where do you get these ? (It also has the outside clamp on flappers)
2. The drive decal on this Bravo outdrive says "BRAVO X", different than a BRAVO 1 how ?????
3. Drive shower, it has one tube shaped in a "U" fashion, up from the cav plate (each side) to wrap around the top gear case spraying 3 sides of the top input housing, is this setup better than a shower cap ?
4. Previous owner removed the windshield, any replacement parts available for this or does one just need to make their own ?
And last but not least, looking to see what everyone else has done with their boats.
Thanks for your time.
Gary
1. For the internal flappers try CP Performance/Keith Eikert.
2. As I recall the Bravo One X was slightly stronger than the Bravo One. Don't remember the details as to why.
3. Cap is likely better but on a light, 24' pad bottom boat with stock Mag power you shouldn't have drive issues anyway provided you throttle reasonably well.
4. Call Kenny at Lets Talk Boating for a quote on windshield. They're expensive.
Best of luck and take your time learning your new Velocity!
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Welcome!
1. For the internal flappers try CP Performance/Keith Eikert.
2. As I recall the Bravo One X was slightly stronger than the Bravo One. Don't remember the details as to why.
3. Cap is likely better but on a light, 24' pad bottom boat with stock Mag power you shouldn't have drive issues anyway provided you throttle reasonably well.
4. Call Kenny at Lets Talk Boating for a quote on windshield. They're expensive.
Best of luck and take your time learning your new Velocity!
1. For the internal flappers try CP Performance/Keith Eikert.
2. As I recall the Bravo One X was slightly stronger than the Bravo One. Don't remember the details as to why.
3. Cap is likely better but on a light, 24' pad bottom boat with stock Mag power you shouldn't have drive issues anyway provided you throttle reasonably well.
4. Call Kenny at Lets Talk Boating for a quote on windshield. They're expensive.
Best of luck and take your time learning your new Velocity!
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Hi Kenny,
Thanks so much for the contact info, I'm sure we'll be talking allot as this is all new to me coming from a 21' Tunnel Boat/Merc 300x O/Board to an I/O, I'm a little overwhelmed to say the least. I'll give you a call next week, any particular time of day good for you ?
Thanks,
Gary
Thanks so much for the contact info, I'm sure we'll be talking allot as this is all new to me coming from a 21' Tunnel Boat/Merc 300x O/Board to an I/O, I'm a little overwhelmed to say the least. I'll give you a call next week, any particular time of day good for you ?
Thanks,
Gary
10-17-2015, 02:35 PM
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http://www.go-fast.com/mercruiser_bravo_sterndrives.htm
Welcome to the Velocity family! The above link will show the differences between out drives. The X is a nice addition vs the standard Bravo.
Many brands and ideas on drive showers out there. Some say water on the top cap is better and some like water hitting the upper gear case. Do a search and you'll drive yourself crazy with info. My personal brand is Simrek.
Kenny H will take care of you. He was awesome working with on my Velocity.
Welcome to the Velocity family! The above link will show the differences between out drives. The X is a nice addition vs the standard Bravo.
Many brands and ideas on drive showers out there. Some say water on the top cap is better and some like water hitting the upper gear case. Do a search and you'll drive yourself crazy with info. My personal brand is Simrek.
Kenny H will take care of you. He was awesome working with on my Velocity.
