Are Arneson drives...
 

...a viable option for my boat?
Recently purchased a '96 Wellcraft Excalibur '45 (built by Riviera). It has the 502 MPI / Bravo III combination. Overall, I like the combination of looks/speed/comfort.
I've heard (read on the internet) some less than wonderful things abt these out drives. Reliability, corrosion, etc..
So, being a guy who can't leave well enough alone, if the time comes when these must be replaced, I'd consider new technology.
My question is with my application, stock 502's, 15000 lbs, would I see much difference in speed, handling and/or economy? Enough to offset the cost difference?
Thx

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Ya gotta love this site. :D

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I just wished they had a TRS conversion like the Bravo conversion.

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It's the same kit. Basically any I/O will work with our kit.

We've done TRS conversions, talk about a speed increase, Bravo's, OMC and Volvo drive units have been converted over as well.

Rik

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Is there a web site for the trs conversions and some kind of price list.

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http://www.arneson-industries.com/br...conversion.htm

http://www.arneson-industries.com/asd6_kit.htm

This will give you the basic idea

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I didnt see the price

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correct... no pricing. pls advise what a conversion for TWO B1 on a 38 top gun would cost. no link please... just simple direct answer

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Well I'm happy no body slapped me down for asking a silly question, so I guess it may actually ba viable option...
But, I still haven't heard from a user how they like these...

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I Would Like To Know A Price Also.

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my Outlaw is pushing the HP and soon my outdrive will pop

I would like a price also

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This was a portion of the reply I got...

"...You will gain mid range as well as top end with the Arneson's over the Bravo setup as well as reliability over the Bravo's also.
You will not have any issues with docking or driving the boat, nor will there be any rough water concerns with the use of a Surface Drive.
The ASD7M's cost $18,500.00 ea. plus mechanical tie bar assembly which cost $1,600.00...."

I was happy that they didn't make wild claims abt performance gains, etc.
I do think it would be a neat option, but the price seems a little out reach. I'll look at other options as well when (if) the time comes...

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The cost of the Arneson may seem pricey, but factor in the number of Bravo varients you will go through in a few years and the surface drives are a bargain.

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You can also sell your Bravos to recoup some of the cost.

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Before you break'em :D :D