They stopped making TRS drives because they were expensive to produce. You need a LH and RH and Transmissions. Boaters wanted a cheaper version. The Bravo drive is initially cheaper, until you throw horsepower at it. Then it gets expensive. step hulls are more efficient, lighter and usually have stock 525hp. Question was cigarette straight bottom boats, which drive. I would go SSM, TRS then Bravo. Just my 2 cents. Everyone has an opinion.

If you buy a trs boat at the right price, the Konrad Option is great. Sell the TRS Equipment and buy a direct bolt on with a warranty.

Depends on what you want to do and how deep your wallet is.

One of the nice things about Bravos (in my opinion) is that if you blow one up you can bolt another one on in 15 minutes and go boating again....

When I have the money I am going to "stock" a spare one so that when the inevitable happens I am ready to go.

seaforguy i see your point for replacing bravos are quick and easy but if i have a choice to buy the boat why would i buy something that i will be waiting for the day for it to break and have spare parts to fix it i want to buy it right the first time if that is possiable and have no problems

Simple answer;

TRS drives are obsolete and parts are going to get harder to find as time goes on.

Although the theory of this is true, the fact is you can still easily get TRS parts. People just get nervious.

fair enough but as time goes everything will go through that phase including bravos

[QUOTE=seafordguy;3131777]Bravos (in my opinion) is that if you blow one up [/QUOTE

Not if.......when.... ....

Yep

Not saying Bravos are the right answer - just that it is a point to consider. As far as "buying it right" - TONS of Cigs have bravos - they wouldn't have switched and stuck with Bravos as long as they have if they didn't perform. To this day you can buy a Bravo CIG.

I would think the resale on the Bravo's is arguably better.

P.S. - Bravo, TRS, 3A, NXT, #6 - doesn't matter what's out back problems are inevitable HAHA.....

P.S. - Bravo, TRS, 3A, NXT, #6 - doesn't matter what's out back problems are inevitable HAHA.....

Well Said !!!!!!!

My Konrads showed up! Prettiest part of the boat so far, that won't be on it for quite some time!

Anyways, if you have the coin, Konrads are great because you can bolt them on (no transom changes), prop selection is still there (and affordable), it's a great company, and they can handle alot of abuse.

I asked a friend with a Cafe why he went to Bravo instead of Konrad. His opinion was that Konrads had just come out, he wasn't too sure of the drive or the company, bravos were more efficient, and he could get away from all the TRS stuff (including transmissions) so replacement parts and rebuilds were more realistic.

I went with Konrad because:
1.) Positive feedback from the boating community (you guys!)
2.) No transom modification, engine placement, x dimension mods
3.) Power handling is greater than a Bravo, peace of mind boating. I want to go boating everytime out, not plan on fixing Bravos and spending more money in the long run.

I had the oppportunity to go #3s but it was just too much fooling around to get them on the boat. I have a target date for this project, I would have never reached it if I went that route.....