Help find a boat for Scot
04-11-2011 | 08:24 PM
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Can You Hear Me Now??
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Yeah if you really want something CHEAP you show up with CASH in hand and the guy will take it!. I know $75 K in cash is a hand full but if you want it cheap you gotta do it.
I have a guy I know who buys classic cars and he never goes without a brown paper bag full of cash, I have seen him with 60K in a shopping bag.LOL
Its hysterical, but he gets deals they tell everyone else NO on.
I have a guy I know who buys classic cars and he never goes without a brown paper bag full of cash, I have seen him with 60K in a shopping bag.LOL
Its hysterical, but he gets deals they tell everyone else NO on.
04-11-2011 | 08:31 PM
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04-12-2011 | 06:20 AM
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Ok, ok, boys. Fight nice. NOw Im curious too. Who has proof to back up their statement that a BMAX drive is a stronger/weaker drive than a Mercury XR drive? If Dans right, this could change your next purchase Scot! On the other hand, I believe the old Bravo Shop is under new ownership and specializing in the BMAX drive and getting rave reviews....
As mentioned, the lower is basically a factory bravo based lower, so there's no gain there. But as I understand it, John has come up with an improvement there as well.
http://www.bravoshop.net/BMax_Drives.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/d...966-b-max.html
Regardless, I agree with Pat, I'd much rather have a 6, Arneson, or BPM, etc., but if you're stuck with bravo junk, the newer Bmax is way stronger than a factory XR!
Just my worthless 2 cents...
04-12-2011 | 06:21 AM
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04-12-2011 | 07:40 AM
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Honestly guys, they can't even be compared. I would agree that the older Bmax drives were nothing to write home about, but the newer Bmax's (HT) are WAY stronger than any factory based bravo. The shafts are larger and the top gear (the biggest weak spot in the factory bravo units) is massive in comparison to the factory parts. Not only than, but they are now using treated material for increased strength.
As mentioned, the lower is basically a factory bravo based lower, so there's no gain there. But as I understand it, John has come up with an improvement there as well.
http://www.bravoshop.net/BMax_Drives.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/d...966-b-max.html
Regardless, I agree with Pat, I'd much rather have a 6, Arneson, or BPM, etc., but if you're stuck with bravo junk, the newer Bmax is way stronger than a factory XR!
Just my worthless 2 cents...
As mentioned, the lower is basically a factory bravo based lower, so there's no gain there. But as I understand it, John has come up with an improvement there as well.
http://www.bravoshop.net/BMax_Drives.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/d...966-b-max.html
Regardless, I agree with Pat, I'd much rather have a 6, Arneson, or BPM, etc., but if you're stuck with bravo junk, the newer Bmax is way stronger than a factory XR!
Just my worthless 2 cents...
04-12-2011 | 07:45 AM
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I dont know if the old ones can be updated, my GUESS would be probably not... but someone whould have to ask. The drives on that AT are the new style.
04-12-2011 | 08:44 AM
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I think the internals of the Bmax can be updated. Esp the lowers.
I dont understand this but I am also under the impression that the gear lube they are using is way better than anything else and will extend the life of any drive very significantly.
I dont understand this but I am also under the impression that the gear lube they are using is way better than anything else and will extend the life of any drive very significantly.
