alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

[simple]

What are the differences in these drives?

 

[Don S]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

The Bravo drives have cone clutch shifting located in the upper gear housing (Similar to Volvo), the Alpha drives have dog clutches located in the lower unit. The Bravo I has a lighter duty more streamlined lower unit, while the BII is a lot heavier built. The Bravo 3 has twin props.<br />Alpha and Bravo drives are not interchangable. the transom shields and bellhousings and shift setup are different.

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

the other difference is $ $ $.But for big,heavy boats you need the Bravo units<br /><br />DHP

 

[simple]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

So are the bravo drives better than the alpha? Do they shift better/smoother?

 

[tommays]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

like a silk purse and a sows ear<br /><br />tommays

 

[DHPMARINE]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

tommays<br />could it be in a sows ear?<br />Just a question<br /><br />DHP

 

[Don S]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

Simple, what are you trying to find out???? Maybe just saying what you are wanting to do would be better than asking questions about things you can't do, and getting answers that won't help.

 

[simple]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

Originally posted by Don S:<br /> Simple, what are you trying to find out???? Maybe just saying what you are wanting to do would be better than asking questions about things you can't do, and getting answers that won't help.

Just curious that's all. I have the alpha 1 and when someone asks me what's the difference between mine and the other drives I want to be able to give them an answer besides I don't know.

 

[Don S]

Re: alpha I vs bravo I, bravo II, etc...

I understand completely. I thought you might be looking at trying to swap a Bravo drive for the Alpha you have behind your 4.3L.