I'm buying a new HP transom assembly and curious if the JR MARINE stainless swivel pin & u bolt fit this transom assembly. The reason I ask is that the gimbal ring is thicker than the standard bravo, just not sure if this means also where the U bolt goes, meaning it won't fit... I tried calling, but Ron is gone until next month. Thx

If you are buying a NEW assembly ,why does it matter whether the jr stuff will fit ?

Why fix what ain't broke

Well I'm not running full hydraulic steering this year so I'm curious if this will hold up until next year as is. Always easier to upgrade while I have the engine out.

Can anyone please answer this question? Is the bravo & bravo HP swivel pin and U bolt the same or different? Thx

Compare the part numbers on Mercruiserparts

Yes same pin also same as Alpha 1

Awesome thank you!


I realize its "new" however it still has the mild steel pin which rusts and wipes out the swivel pin seal and starts to wear the ring... The U bolt is also a weak point. If I can change those two parts before installing, it will buy me time as I'm not going to run external steering until next year. This project is already way outside of original budget.

I bought the HP gimble ring and it is exactly the same size as the standard one only diff is the hinge pin just pushes in and is held in with small screws and yes Rons stainless steel swivel pin and unbolt will fit