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Fast Shafts 11-24-2008 02:17 PM
Pros/Cons external water pickup
 
My mechanic suggested I switch to an external water pickup. His feeling is the Bravo doesn't allow as much water to the impeller as an external unit. The Bravo water feed is 3/4", compared to the 1" water pump hose.
What are the pros/cons?? Thanks!
For what its worth the boat is a 24' Sunsation class 6 boat.

Perlmudder 11-24-2008 04:13 PM
i have heard that you might lose a mph or 2 depending on the way it is mounted.

jeff1000man 11-24-2008 04:28 PM
Originally Posted by Fast Shafts (Post 2746292)
My mechanic suggested I switch to an external water pickup. His feeling is the Bravo doesn't allow as much water to the impeller as an external unit. The Bravo water feed is 3/4", compared to the 1" water pump hose.
What are the pros/cons?? Thanks!
For what its worth the boat is a 24' Sunsation class 6 boat.
I don't see why that would be a problem in a Class 6 boat. Don't you guys run relatively mild enigines? LWP on a Bravo should feed plenty of water to that engine. It will also be lower in the water for when you guys are running in the rough onthe course.

DareDevil 11-24-2008 04:29 PM
What is your engine telling you ?????????



Is it overheating or is the waterpressure below 16 PSI ???

If not leave it .:ernaehrung004:


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