Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

[Don S]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

First of all, look at it, that is about as far from a "Racing" looking drive as you can get. The year of the boat is not sure either.
When the OP finally get to look at it and take some real pictures, and maybe come up with some SN's off the drive, then we can figure out what it really is.
It's obviously not racing, and from the appearance, not a Bravo II, as the skeg is all wrong (unless it's been ground and repaired)
One thing to consider, it may be a TR or TRS outdrive, which is about as bullet proof a drive as there is, there is also no shifting in the drive, and ..................... racers like them.
They also have a transmission inside the boat, thus the reason for my previous question.
All we can do is wait for some real information. That picture did nothing but prove that it's not a racing drive.

 

[QC]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

Totally agree, it was just interesting to me that there actually was a "Six". I think it's a super modified Bravo 1, as in someone added a whale's tail, on a flippin' cruiser . . .

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

my wife's Trans Am is a WS666 model I think it means it runs alot faster than a regular WS6 !!!

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

Skeg is damaged, Don. That's a Bravo 2.

 

[Don S]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

Skeg is damaged, Don. That's a Bravo 2.

And exactly how do you know those 2 facts when no one else does

 

[kitacooch]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

OK now i really am confused
Call me supid but what is a whale tail??? Is that just a term for a leg bigger than needed or is it something in particular about the leg???
Transmission in the boat?? does this mean that normally the tranmissin is in the leg but in some cases on certain models (ie TR or TRS outdrive as Don s stated) the transmission is in the boat?? If thats the case i can check for this as the boat landed yesterday and can hopefully get a look at it on Tuesday but minus the leg as mentiond earlier as it is in a container on its way.

Thanks for your imput by the way, much appreciated, hopefully get to the bottom of this soon.

 

[Alpheus]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

Landed from where?

You didnt pay for this boat and pay to have it delivered from someone over seas did you?

This isnt a deal thats to good to be true is it?

Nigerians wouldn't know what a Bravo 1 or a Bravo 50, is...

Whale Tail

 

[kitacooch]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

LOL not dealing with any Nigerians, without going into it I am in Australia, and dealing with a broker here who owes me money and i have first option at this boat he was bringing in for himself as payement of his debt. The boat has come from Gardena California. I don't trust him hence this research about this mysterious leg.

I see now the whale tail, thanks for that, is that a bolt on to assist with trimming??
what about the transmission???
cheers

 

[HT32BSX115]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

Call me supid but what is a whale tail???

Nah.......you're not "supid" .....(the guy that installed it might be though)



Here's an example. The thinking is that it improves something.....

I think they just cause drag...... but there's always someone that likes gimmicks....

Once you get a good closeup picture someone will be able to tell you what that drive is.....

My guess is either Bravo I or II....


Cheers,


Rick

 

[QC]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

It's not going to be a TRS, so it's not gonna have a tranny in the boat. A guess for sure, but very unlikely at that age.

Take off the Whale Tail and don't give it a second thought, the boat has trim tabs, and that is all you need.

Good timing with the Summer coming mate!! I've spent a lot of time in Oz, where are you? Too bad we didn't hook up earlier, I would've looked at the boat for you. I've done that here for an Aussie friend a couple of times. He imports small motorsailers into Brizzy.

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

And exactly how do you know those 2 facts when no one else does

Well, first, you can clearly see that a piece of the trailing edge/point of the skeg is broken.

Second, you got me there, I should have said "That looks like a Bravo 2."

But using reasonable deduction, I came up with it most likely being a Bravo 2.

-Since we know a Bravo 5 doesn't exist, and it only has 1 prop, we all know it's not a Bravo 3.
-I am putting some faith in the owner that he saw the word "Bravo" on it. So that means it's either a Bravo 1 or Bravo 2.
-In that style of boat, of THAT era, Bravo 2s were popular.
-Then from the picture, the lower unit appears to be quite long. And that is how Bravo 2s look, as they can spin props up to 21" in diameter, where a Bravo 1 can only go to about 17", or so.
- A dyslexic person is more likely to confuse a 2 with a 5. Maybe that's the confusion?

Those are the facts I used to surmise it's a Bravo 2.

 

[kitacooch]

Re: Bravo 5 outdrive, any info???

It's not going to be a TRS, so it's not gonna have a tranny in the boat. A guess for sure, but very unlikely at that age.

Take off the Whale Tail and don't give it a second thought, the boat has trim tabs, and that is all you need.

Good timing with the Summer coming mate!! I've spent a lot of time in Oz, where are you? Too bad we didn't hook up earlier, I would've looked at the boat for you. I've done that here for an Aussie friend a couple of times. He imports small motorsailers into Brizzy.

Huh small world, i am based on Gold Coast, you might be able to help me, i am keen to get a boat but getting the feeling i might be getting taken for a ride on this one, i have got first option on this boat for 33K landed and in return i am holding off legal action against the seller for monies owed, maybe i shuold just pull the pin and talk to your mate in Bris as was wanting a later model Maxum rather than the Rinker. Not sure what to do?? I suppose if the boat is worth the money then win win for me. 33K landed in oz seem value to you?? i am guessing transport 17-20K puting the boat at 13-15K???