What is the difference between Bravo 1 and Bravo 3?
Both are the same model from the same manufacturer. 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.
What is the difference between Bravo 1 and Bravo 2?
Bravo One: For performance boats in excess of 100 mph with one, two, or three engines. Bravo Two: For big twin engine boats up to 55 mph. Bravo Three: For single engine boats up to 65 mph or twin engine boats between 40-65 mph.
What is the difference between alpha 1 and Bravo 1?
Bravo One drives were built to handle more power than an Alpha One. When used for lower horsepower applications, they are practically bulletproof. Second, the Bravo One shifts better because it uses a cone-style clutch in its upper housing.
How much HP can a Bravo 3 handle?
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 is a Bravo 1 OutDrive?
BRAVO ONE-XR SternDrive/OutDrive by Mercury Racing NEW 2021PY-$11,569.00.
How much HP can a Bravo 2 handle?
Bravo 2: The Bravo 2 sterndrive is designed for twin engine applications and can power a boat up to 55 mph for gas engines up to 450 HP. With a wide gear case, the Bravo 2 is able to accommodate a propeller up to 20” in diameter that propels a boat on plane faster and improves fuel economy.
How much horsepower can a Bravo One outdrive take?
500-700 horsepower
Questions about Bravo 1 outdrives – 500-700 horsepower boats.
Are alpha one outdrives good?
The Alpha One has earned a reputation as a value-priced outdrive propulsion system that delivers reliable speed. These factors combined make it a popular choice for budget conscious boaters that desire performance.
How much power can a Bravo 2 handle?
What’s the maximum power of a MerCruiser Bravo?
The MerCruiser Alpha One has a 300 HP (221 kW) maximum power capacity with a 15” diameter propeller. The MerCrusier Bravo Series sterndrives – Bravo 1, Bravo 2 and Bravo 3 – are upgrades from the Alpha One and feature the latest innovations in boat outdrive performance.
What makes the Mercury Bravo 3 so good?
Featuring dual contra-rotating propellers, the Bravo Three® gives you great steering control in the marina and incredible performance on open water. The extra blade on the propellers lets your boat plane-off at a lower speed for optimal fuel efficiency. Efficient design for minimal bow rise. Advanced acceleration for better forward visibility.
What are the new mercrusier sterndrives Bravo series?
The MerCrusier Bravo Series sterndrives – Bravo 1, Bravo 2 and Bravo 3 – are upgrades from the Alpha One and feature the latest innovations in boat outdrive performance.
What makes a Bravo three a good boat?
Bravo Three®. The Ultimate In Efficiency And Agile Handling. Featuring dual counter-rotating propellers, the Bravo Three® gives you great steering control in the marina and incredible performance on open water. The extra blade on the propellers lets your boat plane-off at a lower speed for optimal fuel efficiency.
The MerCruiser Alpha One has a 300 HP (221 kW) maximum power capacity with a 15” diameter propeller. The MerCrusier Bravo Series sterndrives – Bravo 1, Bravo 2 and Bravo 3 – are upgrades from the Alpha One and feature the latest innovations in boat outdrive performance.
The MerCrusier Bravo Series sterndrives – Bravo 1, Bravo 2 and Bravo 3 – are upgrades from the Alpha One and feature the latest innovations in boat outdrive performance.
What kind of anodes do MerCruiser sterndrives use?
WATCH VIDEO BELOW ON IMPORTANCE OF USING ZINC ANODES FOR OUTDRIVES! The MerCrusier Bravo Series sterndrives – Bravo 1, Bravo 2 and Bravo 3 – are upgrades from the Alpha One and feature the latest innovations in boat outdrive performance.
What’s the gear ratio for an outdrive engine?
Re: Outdrive gear ratios 1.86 means the prop spins 1 revolution for every 1.86 revolutions of the engine. If you had 2 to 1 ratio, and the engine was running 5000rpms, the prop would be spinning at 2500 rpms.