BravoIII XR vs Bravo I XR
 

Just ordered a new Fountain 38 Sport Fish Cruiser. Seatrialed one with Mercruiser 496 HO w/ Bravo III drives. The boat felt sluggish out of the hole. Is this due to the counter rotating props? Our boat was originally to come with Yanmar deisel 315 w/ Bravo III. Was told that package wasn't working for them and switched us to the Cummins Mercruiser QSB5.9-425HO w/ Bravo III XR drives. Are these the right drives or should we go with Bravo I XR? Are there any comparisons that you can direct me to?

Re: BravoIII XR vs Bravo I XR
 

Bravo III drives have a better hole shot in a boat like that then a Bravo I would. The 3 is defenitly the right animial for that boat. If you thought the it was sluggish out of the whole with that setup you shoulf try it with a Bravo I, you could make lunch before the boat got on plane. It's just a heavy boat and theres not much you can do about that.

Re: BravoIII XR vs Bravo I XR
 

Oh and it will be ALOT better with the diesels. I would recomend taking one for a sea trial that has the same power as the one you are buying though.

Re: BravoIII XR vs Bravo I XR
 

Thanks for the info. We'd love to seatrial this package, however, there isn't one yet. Nothing like being part of the test market. I have looked at the specs for the QSB5.9-425 Cummins and they are quite impressive. Over 700 ft-lbs of torque should push that 16k lbs beast pretty good. Any input on the Cummins-Mercruiser match?

Re: BravoIII XR vs Bravo I XR
 

dont be dropping the hammer from a standstill too often with that boat. 16k pounds and 700 FTLBS of torque=blown up drive. I didn't know the boat weighed that much and those motors made that much torque. That thing is gonna be a big time drive eater. I would seriously talk to them about building it with Arnesons or Twin Discs.