What's involved in separating the Bravo lower drive from the upper? I'd like to paint the lowers this winter but don't know if it's a big job or not to separate it...thx.

Not a big job only the bolts hold the bottom to the upper. It's been a while since I did a bravo - if I remember there are o rings and maybe a seal in there. Someone on here will know but it is a very simple job.

Six studs/nuts + the anode bolt. It takes all of 5 minutes (if you work slow) to get them apart.

Make sure you replace the O-Rings when putting them back togther.

That's good information. I'm interested in trying shorties so now I know what to expect.

Drain oil first,pull zinc anode on back and the hidden 7nth bolt under it that holds drive together,loosen the six nuts and let it down evenly,Smitty