Looking for some advise. My drive just blew up and after taking it apart have realized it cannot be rebuilt (broken inside). Ive looked around and am have found 2 drives Im interested in and would like opinions...

1) Used Bravo X drive with 160 hours...Inside and out looks brand new...$3200

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2) Certified pre-owned Bravo 1 drive with 1 year Mercury warranty (in box and stated brand new)...$3600

Ive heard the Bravo X is beafier inside and will last longer..What drive would you chose?

The Bravo X has stronger upper gears. I see no reason you should really need an X. A regular Bravo should be plenty. There are several in the classifieds at the half the price you are looking at.

Griff--I went thru the classifieds and see nothing in the $1500-$2000 range for a complete drive--more like $3100+ for a standard Bravo 1. Where are you finding these other drives??

There were a few in the swap shop. You probably have to go back through the last month or so. I know my boating season is probably over, not sure about yours. There should be some deals over the winter.

I have 2 Bravo 1's coming available off of the back of my cat. I have them in the swap shop. Twin Bravos and Mayfair steering. I would like to sell they together as complete drives and transom assy's but I would seperate from the steering and sell just one drive no transom assy for $1650, take a look.

I have a new Bravo X in the swap shop. Maybe we can deal!!

It has been pretty nasty up here (Puget Sound) for the last month. Powerquest Baby! may have a windshield and heat but I don't so I am with you Griff.

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He posted that comment on 10/2 when it was still relatively warm. My boat is all winterized and tucked away now. Even with a windshield 45 degrees is just a little too cold to go out and play in!!

I ended up buying a used Bravo 1 drive (48 hours of use) on Ebay for $1400 shipped. It arrived in perfect condition (inside and out) and is all installed on my boat now. Im all ready for the spring and am seriously considering a little road trip down to Lake Havasu in April for the Desert Storm.

Trying to be funny Havasu! sounds great, I know a that a couple guys store their boats down there and fly down in the middle of our miserable winters.

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