BRAVO 1 OR BRAVO 2?

[DGRAY75]

Need help? I have this outdrive and I was told it was a bravo 2 but it sure looks like a bravo 1 how can you tell the difference? I checked the serial # and it shows it could be either. Is there a measurement or something that will help me. I have 2 other bravo 1's and they look the same!! Any help would be excellent.. Oh and it has an imco steering cap so no sticker from mercury.

 

[mjc]

Bravo 2 is longer and designed for a bigger prop, up to 20" .

 

[Runs2rch]

It is probably a bravo 1.Post a pic.

 

[BDMar]

Give me the serial number and I'll run it in Mercnet. It will show me the registration.

 

[DGRAY75]

# is OL 735741

 

[DGRAY75]

 

[Deja_Vu]

Interesting, I have never seen a B2. I believe you can also measure the prop shaft diameter.

Bravo 1 propellers have a 1 inch prop shaft

Bravo 2 propellers have a 1.25 inch shaft.

Pic of a B2

 

[Runs2rch]

The pic posted is a bravo one.

 

[DGRAY75]

that's what I thought...

 

[GRADS]

Interesting. In all my boating experience I have never even heard of a Bravo 2. I know there is a B1 and B3 but didn't know about the B2. I guess you learn something every day.

 

[guest hs]

1999 Mercruiser Bravo 1 1:150 to 1 ratio never been registered. Bravo 2 is more of a house boat drive.

 

[Deja_Vu]

Bravo 2s are mostly for heavy cabin cruisers and houseboats.

From Mercury Website...

Drives
Bravo Two? Handle The Biggest With The Best

With a longer-length design and large-diameter shaft, Bravo Two? and Bravo Two X? accommodate up to 20-inch propellers.

High thrust at low speeds. Quick planing. Improved fuel economy. Everything you need to get going - and get going fast.

No matter how big the load. For twin applications up to 55 mph, gas engines up to 450hp and diesel engines up to 370hp.

Bravo Two, Bravo Two X, for gas stendrives; Bravo Two X Diesel and Bravo Two XR? Diesel for diesel engines

 

[DGRAY75]

tHANK yOU EVERYONE FOR THE HELP. iM PRETTY SURE I HAVE A EXTRA BRAVO 1. iM GOING TO CHECK SHAFT SIZE AND LENGTH TO BE SURE.

 

[BDMar]

Bravo 1
1.50:1 gear ratio
Mfg date: 08/27/1999
Never registered

 

[DGRAY75]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH.