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Metalguy38 06-30-2020 04:46 PM

Not sure if you sent the right link there but a single LH #4 isn’t going to be the solution here...

F-2 Speedy 06-30-2020 04:51 PM


Originally Posted by Metalguy38 (Post 4746199)
Not sure if you sent the right link there but a single LH #4 isn’t going to be the solution here...

Have you checked with the Bravo shop or Doug @ Master Tech for a rh drive

ICDEDPPL 06-30-2020 07:22 PM

It`s half the parts you need ...

Metalguy38 06-30-2020 08:14 PM


Originally Posted by F-2 Speedy (Post 4746201)
Have you checked with the Bravo shop or Doug @ Master Tech for a rh drive

No. however, I have left 2 voicemails and 1 text in last 2 weeks with no reply.

I’ve found some 3A’s that are expensive but may be the ticket. Also got a line on M6 swap. Contemplating if it’s worth going broke for lol...

frickstyle 07-01-2020 07:11 AM

If I did it over again, I would go M6, but it;s roughly 2x+ the cost of the #5 swap.

Tim P on here may have some 3 drives. "Light my Fire"

Metalguy38 07-01-2020 09:58 AM


Originally Posted by frickstyle (Post 4746284)
If I did it over again, I would go M6, but it;s roughly 2x+ the cost of the #5 swap.

Tim P on here may have some 3 drives. "Light my Fire"

as of now I have secured these options:

new 3A for $26k
used 3A for $15k (check by colobella and re sealed)

m6 wet rebuilds with all fresh gimbals and trans set up by Dave for $40k.

I may be able to get 12k+ back out of my 1 good LH 3, 1450’s and gimbals if I go #6 route.

The 3A I have sourced through Don Carter. Seems like a really high price but other options aren’t looking bright...


frickstyle 07-01-2020 12:57 PM

You should be able to get into 5s for $20-24K if you can find the right package. some transom work may be required.

A new 3A for $26K sounds expensive, but no rigging work.

If you're going to keep the boat, I would strongly consider 6s.

Metalguy38 07-01-2020 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by frickstyle (Post 4746331)
You should be able to get into 5s for $20-24K if you can find the right package. some transom work may be required.

A new 3A for $26K sounds expensive, but no rigging work.

If you're going to keep the boat, I would strongly consider 6s.

could not agree more... my wife and bank account slightly disagree with 6’s but I’m busy pulling strings to swing it that way.

its a pair of 3A’s**


ICDEDPPL 07-01-2020 08:22 PM

6`s are $$$ and if they break they are even more $$$$$ to fix , and they are not bullet proof by any means

Rick G 07-02-2020 01:01 PM

I have to agree with Dan . I think the wet sump six's have a longer shelf life , but i am told the dry sumps need servicing every 50 hours or so and cost large . As long as you dont spend too much in the air in big waters the five's will be just as good for less ching .Just my 2 cents . RG.


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