Stern Jack for Bravo 1
04-06-2012 | 08:32 AM
#11
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,474
Likes: 0
From: prince george,va
heres my 2cents on stern-jak.i had one on my 27fever.it was on there when i bought it.i ran it a year and took it off.heres why.one,i hated the way it looked on the back of the boat,it extended beyong the swim platform and was afraid that someone would jump off the back of the boat and cut themselfs on the prop.another thing i did not like was that i have no hyd/steering and it was a ***** to dock the boat,trailer.i did lose 3mph on the boat,but the extra stress,the saftey issue and bad dock manners out weighed the good things,just my 2cents
04-06-2012 | 11:21 AM
#12
Ginger or Mary Ann?
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 11,030
Likes: 9
From: L
Had a buddy had one and he said also stated the extra stress it puts on the gimble do to moving the weight/torque further back, yet the gimble pivots stay the same. I'd think w/o external hyd steering, you'd really be pushing it???
__________________
Some people are like Slinkies - Not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
Some people are like Slinkies - Not really good for anything, but they
bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs.
04-06-2012 | 09:09 PM
#13
Registered
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: lake of the ozarks,missouri
i would not even think about putting one in front a blackhawk.im working on a customers now and the dual prop has put a great deal of wear on the hinge pins and swivel shaft . and especially the starboard side of the wing plate that supports the drive.throw the jack plate into the equation and youll have a worn out transom assembly in no time.also shift cable is no longer available that was added 9 inches too,just my 2-cents
08-07-2014 | 09:20 PM
#15
Registered
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Concord, NH
Back when these were popular we installed several twin and single units. When we used them with HP gimbal rings and hydraulic steering we had zero problems after several years. We installed a few with standard gimbal and no hydraulic steering and had gimbal problems with all of them within a year.
They are a good product with the proper installation but that goes with anything you purchase.
With extension boxes becoming more popular in the past 10 years and offered as a factory option these became less popular which is why they were dropped from production.
They are a good product with the proper installation but that goes with anything you purchase.
With extension boxes becoming more popular in the past 10 years and offered as a factory option these became less popular which is why they were dropped from production.
10-08-2014 | 08:42 PM
#16
Registered
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Concord, NH
I am considering installing a mayfair add on steering system with my bravo 1 stern jack, has anyone done this? I am getting a quote on 17-4 heat treated 13 inch studs to tie it all together with their wing plate.
10-08-2014 | 09:07 PM
#18
Registered
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Concord, NH
Do you still have your Bravo 1 SJ equipment? I am primarily interested in the mayfair steering and shift cable. I have a new SJ without a shift cable and I am currently getting a quote for 13 inch studs to tie it together with mayfair's current add on steering set up. Thanks, Jim 603 568 8917
10-08-2014 | 09:14 PM
#19
Registered
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 14,094
Likes: 3,684
From: On A Dirt Floor
It would take me a few days (maybe a week ?) to put all pieces in a box. My garage has hardwood flooring stacked up and blocking some of my schit. LOL.
Oh, I have instructions saved on my computer too.
