Switching from RH to LH prop any issues
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I purchased a left and prop for my bravo x and I have been running a RH since new. I know that a bravo can run either direction but has anyone has issues with breaking shafts changing rotations ?
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I believe a left hand rotation uses the weaker supported gear in the upper housing. LH drives have been known to wear out fast than a left on twin engine boats. I switched to LH, changed the cable at the shifter and run a billet cooled top cap to better support the gear set.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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+2 on the drive shower. It came with my boat when I bought it. I switched to a LH rotation as well. No issues
I read up on the forums and called mercury as well before I did it. I also am easy on my drive coming on plane.
I read up on the forums and called mercury as well before I did it. I also am easy on my drive coming on plane.
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RDY- I'm not a prop expert but, from what i understand and some folks i spoke with that actually use LH props say you pickup a little MPH.
Others say there boats handle a little different with the counter rotation.
In my personal experience I haven't actually swapped RH/LH, same pitch, weight, fuel etc to actually see if there was a difference. Handling wise i notice no difference.
Honestly after researching this myself and calling mercury I was looking for a RH 28P bravo. I found a used LH cheaper and bought that one.
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Others say there boats handle a little different with the counter rotation.
In my personal experience I haven't actually swapped RH/LH, same pitch, weight, fuel etc to actually see if there was a difference. Handling wise i notice no difference.
Honestly after researching this myself and calling mercury I was looking for a RH 28P bravo. I found a used LH cheaper and bought that one.
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