Just got some bad news that my shop found metal in oil of my Blackhawk when doing repair of shifting problem. Looking at options of repair or convert. If repair, what are risks or concerns? Are Bravo parts interchangeable with Blackhawk? Should a competent drive shop be able to do the repair?
If convert, what to? The boat is 21 foot ski-racer built by Martie Wells (Catalina fame) powered by prochrged intercooled 383 small block and runs 90 plus w 31" props, and 85-88 with 29". Really don't want to lose performance so any Bravo conversion would have to have a shorter lower and torpedo style--Speedmaster or Imco.
Thanks for your feedback.
Jim

That is a fun boat you have, Did you do the ski race this year? I believe you can still get some parts, You are better off taking it to a shop that has worked on them before because they should still have all the tools to do the job right. Is the boat in so/cal?

Except for the vertical shaft all the other parts are standard BIII, if you do rebuild it get teh HD gear set for the upper. I ran that drive and loved it no way can you beat the handling.

boat tech: The boats in Nor Cal in Discovery Bay in pleasure use. I keep to river, lakes and Delta use. Boat is a lot of fun, and fast. That's why I'm trying to find a shop who can do the repair for sure.

mop: OK on almost all Bravo 3, that's good news. For upper, are you referring to Bravo X, XR, or XZ gear set? Or is it an HD upper for Bravo 3?

Thanks

If you can not find some one in Nor Cal that you trust, Then there is a shop down In corona that can do it if needed. Quality Performance Marine. [951] 735-5503. But there is shops up in your area that has worked on them before, You will just want to ask around is all. Good luck with it.

There's a brand new Blackhawk drive for sale on Scream and Fly for 3K. In the stern drive section.

Scream and Fly?? Need a little help here. Link??
Sounds perfect if I get there soon enough.
Thanks, I'll owe you one.
jim

Found it! Thanks for the help.
Jim

Missed it, was sold beginning of last week.

Hi, Check your private message. Sent you one.