X dim on 24'
 

I am installing a bravo drive on my 24 and setting the X dimension at 18.5" so that I can use the existing exhaust holes and to gain a little performance over the TRS. Will I have sufficient water pressure with a standard waterpickup drive? Chris

Re: X dim on 24'
 

Ironman,
With the X at 18.5, how far below the bottom will the prop shaft be?
I think my 1989 24 Pantera and 1997 Super are about 3-1/2".

If you buy a drive with Dual or Low water pick up, you should be fine.
I think Dual is standard these days; my 2004 Bravo drive has it.
I have heard of people blocking of some of the holes in the upper part of the side pickups so that there is more draw from the nose cone pickups.

Re: X dim on 24'
 

It will be at 4" and I do not have the dual pickup drive. I may just keep the through hull waterpickup for the engine and run a drive cooler from the drive water pickup if it will be an issue with waterflow. chris

Re: X dim on 24'
 

Ironman, I am looking for a TRS gimbal ring part number 77011A-7. Did you remove this part? If so, is it for sale?

Thanks
Shawn

Re: X dim on 24'
 

Hi Chris,

We mount the Bravo 1 drives at 17'. At 17' you can run a three blade Mirage prop and get up on plane well. Any higher and you get slip with a 3 blade. If you are going to run strictly 4 blade props then you can bump the drive up to 17 1/2 or even 18' but prepare to possibly try a spacer at 18'.

Remember it is all about control and handling.

Regards,

JO

Re: X dim on 24'
 

Thanks Jo I will try to get it closer to 18" if I go lower I will have to fill and redrill the exhaust holes.

Shawn I think I have a really good spare gimble ring i can sell. I will give you details tomorrow.

Re: X dim on 24'
 

IRONMAN, I would stay with the same holes even if the drive is too high,you can work your way down from there, alot cheaper to go down then up.
Carlos