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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:09 PM
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Apparently Bravo upper didn't like caterpillar.
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:09 PM
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Trying to post pics
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:10 PM
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I'd switch to IMCO SCX upper if anyone had any available.
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:11 PM
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This danged Covid shutdown has screwed up supply chains for everything.
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:12 PM
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Damage was severe.
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:13 PM
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It sounded like drive was leaving the boat.
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:15 PM
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I need to disassemble lower to clean out debris.
Metal was everywhere.
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Old 06-17-2021 | 01:17 PM
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Old 06-17-2021 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by RedBoatFl
It sounded like drive was leaving the boat.
The BOOM that it makes when that happens is not easily forgotten,
I remember both times that happened ( 10 and 15 years ago) like it was yesterday
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Old 06-18-2021 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by RedBoatFl
Apparently Bravo upper didn't like caterpillar.
what cat are you running? if it is high in torque it is likely that no version of a bravo will live.
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