Well, I hope it lives for you, BUT Merc says the idle RPM should be 750 max for shifting.

Keep in mind shifting with the engine off is also very bad for the drive, and sometimes not even possible. Major strain on the cables and the shift fork

4,
Thanks for the reply , and I have heard that also, that is the kind of info. I'm looking for, so I'm trying to pick the lesser of the 2 evils here...

dean,i disconnected the neutral start switch on my cat and ran it that way for years,much better on the drives.

Is there any way you could install a shift interupt opposite of the alphas. Meaning going into gear instead of out. I dont have mich first hamd knowledge with bravos but just trying to help brainstorm.

I have been seriously considering inableing mine as well. Just cant get idle below 900-1000 even with the surge. Great thread.

I'd go with the switch approach. Sounds like a great option.

900rpms is no problem. When you start getting around 1000rpms,then it gets hard on the cone clutch.

You can easily wire in some bullet connectors and a switch.
I know most of shifting happens while docking. You won't be able shift the Bravos like a crash box with the engines off.

what if you just put a thumb button kill switch on the throttle or shift lever? just a lil touch when shifting. then wire the kill switch thru another shutoff so you can't inadvertently kill motor when running.

Mod done, just spliced out the safety N. sw. I'll check it out tomorrow and see how it goes. Thanks for all the ideas guys, I just wanted to keep it a KISS apporach.
Thanks,
Dean