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Re: bravo 2 outdrive

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Would it cause the boat to pull to one side?

No more than any other single outdrive

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Could I prop it to run good? or go with bravo1 or 3

Sure, it can be propped well. It's a very heavy-duty drive. But unless you're getting a really great deal on it, the B1 is a better idea from a financial standpoint as it usually costs quite a bit less. But it's as good or better than a Bravo I.

It is, however, much harder to find propellers to fit. You're almost certainly going to have to special-order, and most dealers won't let you freely try different props to get one that works optimally when they have to special order each one. Figure on spending $1K on the prop plus aluminum spare.

I STRONGLY suggest PowerTech props for Bravo II. Mercury offers only 3 blades for the B2 on their website. PT Prop offers up to 5 blades, in 18.5" and 17.25" diameter. (For speeds above 40 mph, you would need the smaller diameter)

You can download their catalog HERE. You would need a class F prop for B2 drive.

Re: bravo 2 outdrive

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Would it cause the boat to pull to one side? Could I prop it to run good? or go with bravo1 or 3

My question to you is why go with something that was not made for the application.

Its like putting a Allison transmission in a Miata.

Go with a 1 or 3. The cost to move up to a 3 is nil over the 1. However it is the props that will set you back.

Re: bravo 2 outdrive

It was part of a package 350 mpi, bravo 2 ,and transom assembly. Maybe I could trade for a bravo 1? OH well!!

Re: bravo 2 outdrive

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It was part of a package 350 mpi, bravo 2 ,and transom assembly. Maybe I could trade for a bravo 1? OH well!!

I believe all of the Bravo drives bolt up to the same gimble housing, assuming they're in compatible model years. You can take the serial number of the gimble/transom unit and should be able to buy a compatible Bravo one or three and make it work.

Re: bravo 2 outdrive

"It was part of a package 350 mpi, bravo 2 ,and transom assembly. Maybe I could trade for a bravo 1? OH well!!"

You may not remember the Fram oil filter commercial, but this reminds me of it, "Pay me now or, Pay me later!"

The Bravo II was designed for another application and it isn't your application. Check the compatibility and either trade back for a I or III or sell it before it is used (anymore) and get the one that is right. More than likely it will be cheaper in the long run.