Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

[hbski]

Ok, what are the real world differences between these outdrives? considereing getting a deck boat with a 5.0L MPI 260 Hp. Is there any compelling reason to pick one outdrive over the other?

What do you gain with the counter rotating props of the Bravo III?

Thanks,
DJ

 

[hbski]

Re: Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

no one???

 

[cmcpherson]

Re: Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

i have a 23' bow rider with a 350 and the B3, test drove the boat with a B1 and a B3 and the the B3 made a huge difference in both hole shot and low speed handling. The down side is the price of prop replacement, but my boat is 9 years old and they have yet to need replacement.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

And the Alpha is the little sister of the Bravo,.........

Easier to Bruise or Break...........

 

[hbski]

Re: Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

And the Alpha is the little sister of the Bravo,.........

Easier to Bruise or Break...........

yeah, that kinda seemed obvious if only from the price difference between the 3, but I am currious to know the real differences.

 

[thumpar]

Re: Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

The mercruiser site has some really good info that might help you out.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha VS Bravo I VS Bravo III

The Alpha outdrive uses a Dog-Clutch,..... 2 Steel Gears that mesh with a Thud......

Bravos are Much Heavier built,+ have a Cone-Clutch........ hence it shifts Smooth.......