Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > General Discussion > General Boating Discussion
Is a BMAX a bad idea with only 450-500 horse >

Is a BMAX a bad idea with only 450-500 horse

Notices
General Boating Discussion

Is a BMAX a bad idea with only 450-500 horse

Thread Tools
 
Old 03-29-2016 | 05:35 PM
  #21  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 258
Likes: 1
From: Charlotte NC
Default

The drives I have now are being sold, it's a long story, Volvo dps, cool set up actually. search my name and you'll have a good read, or a few lol. I've never had good bravo experience and it makes me leery. if I went bravo it would be the 1x rated to 450hp. I personally had a Bmax about 8 years ago now behind about 650 in a cat. Man did that thing take a beating. Never had an issue. It's why I'm drawn back to them.

As for the weight, my volvos are huge, I'd imagine maybe weighing similar to the bmax? Plus I'm going from steel heads and manifolds to aluminum in the build
hotstang46 is offline  
Reply
Old 03-29-2016 | 07:39 PM
  #22  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 711
Likes: 37
From: Florence, Kentucky
Default

Originally Posted by hotstang46
The drives I have now are being sold, it's a long story, Volvo dps, cool set up actually. search my name and you'll have a good read, or a few lol. I've never had good bravo experience and it makes me leery. if I went bravo it would be the 1x rated to 450hp. I personally had a Bmax about 8 years ago now behind about 650 in a cat. Man did that thing take a beating. Never had an issue. It's why I'm drawn back to them.

As for the weight, my volvos are huge, I'd imagine maybe weighing similar to the bmax? Plus I'm going from steel heads and manifolds to aluminum in the build
Was always curious if a DPS could be ran like a Blackhawk. Had one on my first boat and it rocked. Never hear stories of blown drives.

Was once in rough water and my hand slipped pulling the shifter into reverse. I almost cried thinking the drive exploded. Turned out to be an inexpensive coupler designed to sheer for that reason. Couple bucks and was back on the water.
Sunny32SSR is offline  
Reply
Old 03-29-2016 | 10:12 PM
  #23  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 10,041
Likes: 712
From: Toledo Oh
Default

Reindl is running volvo duoprops behind 575 ilmors and they beat the crap out of them airing them out....
phragle is offline  
Reply

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.