Why Not Run Bravo as Surface Drive?
03-23-2012, 12:22 AM
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Why did Mercury discontinue the Black Hawk drives? It actually seemed like a good idea, with half the load to the prop blades, and counter-rotation, so no stern crawl.
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03-23-2012, 12:57 AM
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Was a really good idea, just didn't handle much power. Props were a bit difficult to come by as well from what I've heard. I have a friend that has one sitting in storage, I can't tell you how many times I've thought about trying it out just to see how it handles on my boat... Just seemed a waste to destroy a perfectly good drive!
03-23-2012, 11:00 AM
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cost period. cost more to make, buy and prop. Didn't work well on many hulls they tried it on because they need natural bow lift. Somewhat tricky around docks in single applications too.
03-25-2012, 07:48 AM
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Actually, I believe those props were on a Donzi Blackhawk 22, that or maybe a Cig 20. Unfortunately, neither was my boat. I have a bunch of photos, all labeled "bniedospial".
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These were my props. They were custom made by Hoss. I think the line of props were called "Hyper Drive". The idea was to use a chopper style prop so there was a bit more bow lift. Notice the solid hub.
03-25-2012, 08:05 AM
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Now for a little prop porn. Having been out of boats for a number of years, I sold everything last year so I could buy a atv for my wife. The atv has been a ton of fun, more fun than the props brought me sitting on the shelf.
Anyways, you are looking at Merc 27, 29 and 31" props. The Hoss props are on the right. The buyer also took the drive. I later found another set of 31's that I didn't take a picture of.
Anyways, you are looking at Merc 27, 29 and 31" props. The Hoss props are on the right. The buyer also took the drive. I later found another set of 31's that I didn't take a picture of.
03-25-2012, 08:10 AM
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This is a set up sheet that Merc put out when the drive was introduced. Thought it might be helpful to somebody setting up their boat.
