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Old 11-05-2017 | 11:23 AM
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Will Bravo Drives hold up behind Twin 525's in a 6500 lb boat?
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Old 11-05-2017 | 11:33 AM
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I've got a single 525 sc in my Nordic heat which is I believe 4000+ lbs and my standard bravo has held up fine....I also am very conservative and don't do hard holeshots and launch it all the time...however I am upgrading power and going with a steel tower case and cap with XZ gears this winter for a little added protection

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Old 11-05-2017 | 12:55 PM
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Will Bravo Drives hold up behind Twin 525's in a 6500 lb boat?
What twin engine BBC boat only weighs 6500# ???

The real question is how long will they hold up. My single engine 28 Pantera(about 6000#) had a 525SC. Original Bravo drive upper let go at 205 hrs.
Next drive was an Imco upper mated to the stock Bravo lower. It was still going strong 275 hrs later when I sold the boat.
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Old 11-05-2017 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Griff
What twin engine BBC boat only weighs 6500# ???

The real question is how long will they hold up. My single engine 28 Pantera(about 6000#) had a 525SC. Original Bravo drive upper let go at 205 hrs.
Next drive was an Imco upper mated to the stock Bravo lower. It was still going strong 275 hrs later when I sold the boat.
28 Saber that was an approximate weight I was given, similar to Fountain of same size.
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Old 11-06-2017 | 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by RBeyer
28 Saber that was an approximate weight I was given, similar to Fountain of same size.
That dry weight is prob pretty close. I think my 28 Pantera was closer to 5500# dry with a single engine.
I think regular Bravo's would be ok for while, but X's or XZ's would be my choice for being strong enough and lasting the longest.
A lot will depend on how its driven and how much air time it gets.
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Old 11-06-2017 | 04:01 PM
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That dry weight is prob pretty close. I think my 28 Pantera was closer to 5500# dry with a single engine.
I think regular Bravo's would be ok for while, but X's or XZ's would be my choice for being strong enough and lasting the longest.
A lot will depend on how its driven and how much air time it gets.
Usually easy on launches and never really air time, inland lakes, do drive it like I stole it on occasion.
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Old 11-06-2017 | 04:04 PM
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I had 625hp 540's in a 33 Outlaw with bravo's...
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Old 11-06-2017 | 05:37 PM
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Do you know how many guys race with Bravos, Drain a pint out often to see if something is going on.. You can catch it early that way. Tuck the drive the night before, all the junk will float to the drain plug
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Old 11-08-2017 | 11:25 PM
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Thank you all. I have grenade my share of Bravos but with significantly more HP and TQ. I needed to hear from those with experience with this setup. I feel more comfortable making my decision now.
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Old 11-12-2017 | 06:02 PM
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A good friend of mine had a 28 Saber with 525 sc Hawks and Bravo's. Not really any problems. Maybe a little twist in a propshaft and that was replaced right away. Kind of an open checkbook with his boat.
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