how much hp will a bravo take?
04-03-2016, 07:34 PM
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yes im on smith mountain and yes they are tall decks.i ask the same question on clearance and was told they were in an older fountain with no problem.we'll see
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04-03-2016, 08:44 PM
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The closest thing I can relate to is my previous 28' Eliminator cat with 640 hp 540's, it ran 110ish and the nose of the drives was 3" below the bottom of the boat. I had no problems with almost stock bravo's over 5 years, maybe 100 hrs.. I was attentive in how I drove the boat. You have more power, I would think the boats are close in weight. I saw several 28 Eliminators with single engines and more hp on a single Bravo, that didn't make much sense to me. I always figured that the load of my boat divided by two drives and the fact that I rarely ran the boat flat out, or certainly not for long periods of time so I probably wasn't passing but 4-500 through each one of them is was saved my a$$.
04-03-2016, 09:06 PM
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It will live behind a 1350 as long as u never get it on plain or use the boat. But if you run it I would say no more the 600 with out being on barrowed time. Just my opinion.
04-03-2016, 10:10 PM
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Just jump in and drive it however you like. Time will tell. You're already anticipating an upgrade so just enjoy the boat and when one drive fails, you know the other is about to do the same. Then it's time to spend the extra money.
You might run trouble free for a long time.
RR
Edited: Re-read the opening post while sober, half my response was b.s....
Note to self, don't post are a big drinking session!
You might run trouble free for a long time.
RR
Edited: Re-read the opening post while sober, half my response was b.s....
Note to self, don't post are a big drinking session!
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04-04-2016, 10:03 AM
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On my 35 at 625hp the bravo's hung in there real well when went to 800hp my drive parts guy and I were good friends the gear sets did not like it so I got rid of the bravo's
04-04-2016, 12:37 PM
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You will have to make hatch modifications aswell as other minor adjustments to make tall decks fit. Currently have 588 tall decks with big tube Stellings dry exhaust in my 1998 32. Randy at Stellings made the headers a work of art for my 32, otherwise space between the motors will make it near impossible to work on. Enjoy, the 32 is a fun boat to drive.
04-04-2016, 02:02 PM
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All depends on how you like to drive your boat and how much $$$ you have. Keep the boat in the water and you'll be fine for a few seasons. Run hard in the big stuff and you'll be buying new drives this season. If you have the money, upgrade the uppers first, lowers should be fine unless you spend most of your time out of the water.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
Best of luck with whatever you decide.
04-04-2016, 04:57 PM
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Had a 32 Velocity with 525 SC's that were right around 640, blew 7 Bravos over the years, blew the gears right out of the case once. Sold the boat, new owner rerigged it with Imcos an had a nice day. Long story short, your power and Bravos....... Have a Bravo Replacement Fund or open credit cards.
On the lighter side, your boat sounds like it will be a hoot and a half to run!
On the lighter side, your boat sounds like it will be a hoot and a half to run!
