Can the Bravo 3 drives handle the power of 525's? I seem to remember reading somewhere:

Bravo 3 Maximum Power Capacity 400 HP
Bravo 3X Maximum Power Capacity 450 HP

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Went to Mercruiser website and they do make a Bravo III XR but it appears to be only recommended up to 65 mph. That would make sense on what I experienced with switching from BIII to BI on my 06. On this boat, with 525's, I would think you would want to go with Bravo I XR to achieve the max speed the boat is capable of.

Im also looking at moving into at 38 EC. Any input from someone who has moved from offshore to one of these? anybody trailer theirs?

I moved from a 97 step hull 419 Formula to the 38EC. The 38EC is actually a much more rigid boat. I did not give up any ride quality, but did go from 83 to 62. I really don't miss the speed as I generally cruised at 45 with the 419 and I cruise at 40 with the 38EC. Obviously, the boat is much larger from a user standpoint and the cabin is better built, more functional and better looking. 38EC runs flat and takes waves very well. Do most of our boating on Florida's west coast and the Florida Keys. Trailer the boat in Florida with a F350 dually. I've learned that pulling is easy, stopping is the hard part. Have an aluminum "C" channel triple axle trailer with 7,500 LB torsion axles and disch breaks on all three axles. Trailer built locally and is similar to the myco. The boat is 10'6" beam which normally requires a permit in most US states and in Florida. Don't have a permit, never been ticketed for pulling. The sides of the boat align with the outside edge of the trailer fenders, so it does not appear to be unusally wide, that is probably why I have never been pulled over. Love the boat, would like a little more speed (70 mph), but that will come in the near future.

Who made the trailer? I noticed it is a painted aluminum.

Sorry for the high jack.

It is actually a powder coated aluminum made by Amera Trail in St. Cloud Florida. "C" channel with 3" box channel cross members, triple axle disk brakes, electric over hydraulic brake system, storage boxes, etc. They smoothed all the external welds and really built a nice trailer. If I remember about $13K when Myco wanted $17K. Boat loads and un-loads very easy and doesn't hang up on steps. Amera Trail does a lot of government type stuff also, will custom build whatever you want.

Great looking setup!!

Wilson Custom Marine had one 38 EC with Arnesons back in 2008 I believe.


Why not go for a pair of 1350s?!?!??! :-D

The 38EC/525EFI/BIII is perfect for the ASD#7M conversion. According to Rik, you should easlity be able to pick up 10+mph over the BIII. And you will not have reliability or corrosion issues to worry about.

Nice rig! 38 EC and truck

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