carbed it is. Thanks, had not thought about external water pump for Bravo series.... I knew I would need to change transom mount. Any other dealings with switching to Bravo 3 ..... worth it or not? Brands Mercruiser vs SEI vs ?
The bravos and alphas i think use a different ignition module if you have thunderbolt V , but i think you could stay with the alpha module and disconnect the unneeded shift interrupt switch.
while a B3 would likely make a better performing boat, as AD mentions if you are happy with single prop you could save a few bucks and avoid higher corrosion potential of B3 going with a bravo one drive. There are a few guys on ebay who offer fresh water tear outs if you are on a budget.
the water pump shouldnt be too bad you could use bravo parts for the pump and brackets or use a jabsco or other crank driven pump if you have room.
id be interested to hear what merc says. I dont know if changing the ratio would make any difference as the failure is in lower, although i am surprised that on an original 5.0 220 hp in a 24 ft they used a 1.47 drive. My 21 ft sea ray if equiped with same engine came with a 1.62. Ive heard of trolling wrecking couplers from back and forth but you dont troll on the drive right?
