my broken b-max
 

just wondering if anyone has experienced broken gimbal rings on the b-max outdrives

Do a search. I know there have been several thread on them.

Is it a Bravo Shop gimbal or merc. Bravo 1 gimbal?

There's a guy here in NE Ohio that repairs them. Where are you located?

my broken b-max reply
 

it is a bravo shop gimbal ring and housing

thanks 4 your response the boat is in texas

You can have it repaired. Personally I would check the Imco HD ring. It retails for less than 1k.

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/sterndrives.html

Thats a common problem, mainly with big heavy boats....

Consider another option, as from what i've seen, you could be repairing it over and over

PM me if you want some more details

is the B-max drive breaking the bravo gimbal a common thing because the B-max's size?

Two years and 130 hours my Merc. HP gimbals with BMax's and the gimbals are in great shape..... I rebuilt them last winter and there was nothing more than normal wear and tear... gimbals were 6 years old...