Are Bravo 1 and Bravo 3 interchangeable?
Are Bravo 1 and Bravo 3 interchangeable?
Both are the same price and have the same engine. The only difference is the drive. One has a Bravo One, the other, a Bravo Three, both made by Mercury.
Who makes Bravo 3 outdrive?
Mercury BRAVO
New 2021 Mercury BRAVO-3 CLASSIC (Early Design) Outdrive – $7,095.00* – PRO Boats.
How much horsepower can a Bravo 3 take?
The Bravo 3 is available in a single or twin engine application and is capable of speeds up to 65 mph for gas engines up to 525 HP.
How much horsepower can a Bravo 3 handle?
How much does a Bravo 3 outdrive weigh?
Mercruiser Bravo 3 Sterndrives Online Parts Lookup Diagrams……Search Here
| Maximum Power Capacity | 400 HP (295 kW) |
|---|---|
| Trim Hinge Pin Design | Permanently Lubricated – No Maintenance Required |
| Hydraulic Trim Lines | Stainless Steel Braided Armor |
| Drive Coupler | Greaseable From Inside Boat |
| Drive Weight | 148 lbs. (67 kg) |
What causes corrosion on the Bravo 3 outdrive?
When the stainless steel props are in close proximity to the aluminum housing in water an electrical current is formed between the two metals. Galvanic corrosion occurs when the weaker metal begins to lose molecules in the water. The corrosion problem will eventually damage and destroy the Bravo 3 outdrive.
Are there any problems with the meridmercruiser Bravo 3 outdrive?
MerCruiser Bravo 3 Outdrives Prone to Corrosion Problems. The main cause of galvanic corrosion problems (also known as electrolysis) on the Bravo 3 is the dissimilar metals used in the outdrive design.
What’s the worst gear case on a Bravo 3?
A Bravo 3 pushing a heavy load (like an 11,000 lb. Cruiser) places incredible thermal load on the little bit of gear oil (3 quarts) held inside the drive. The worst spot is the upper gear case, which runs completely out of the water when a boat is on plane, leaving it with zero water cooling.
Do I need a mercathode on my Bravo three outdrive?
For boats that spend time sitting in the water (at dock or on a mooring), a Mercathode is critical in corrosion protection on a Bravo Three outdrive. Attaching sacrificial anodes to a boat is the easiest and least expensive way to protect outdrives from galvanic corrosion problems.
