BRAVO DRIVES



Mercury Mercruiser

Drive Bravo

The MerCruiser Bravo series is now available for our model 400TAS. The Peninsular/Bravo combination includes the complete package for new boat builds: transom assembly, flywheel drive plate, trim and tilt, steering cylinder, and the drive unit.

Featuring a new cone clutch and shift engagement strategy with MPI engines, these drives shift like silk while delivering rock-crushing torque. New graphics and a new, sleek shape to the upper unit highlight the new design that delivers best-in-class shifting.

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Reliability
  • Precision shimmed near-net forged steel gears for strength and durability.
  • XK360 low copper alloy for corrosion resistance.
  • Tri-Paint System (Irridite, EDP & Powder Paint) creates a tough, durable corrosion resistant barrier.
  • Armored trim lines protect hydraulic system from debris.
  • Flow-Torq II Propeller Hub – The “Weekend Saver” protects the entire drive from damage, not just the lower unit.

Performance

  • Bravo One's performance torpedo & Dual Water Pick-ups that allow high X-Dimensions make it the industry leader for performance applications.
  • Large propellers on Bravo Two maximize lift and thrust for large boats under 45 mph.
  • Twin props & large rudder area with Bravo Three allows uncompromised handling for single-engine boats up to 65 mph.
  • Trim limit switch sets drive angle for maximum performance every time.
  • Through-Prop exhaust maximizes power and reduces noise levels.

Easy Ownership

  • Drive Lube Monitor – Alarm warns if drive lube is low. Engine mounting allows easy inspection and fill without the cost to pull a boat from the water.
  • Permalube® U-Joint – No Maintenance Required.
  • Maintenance Free Hinge Pins – No added cost to pull a boat from the water.
  • Greaseable Drive Coupler – No added cost to pull a boat from the water.
  • Greaseable Gimbal Bearing – Do not need to remove the drive for service.

Technology

  • Power Trim XD® Automatically Returns the Drive to the Water to Maintain Full Control of Boat in Case of an Emergency.
  • MerCathode® monitors the galvanic potential of the drive and counteracts corrosion with a metered electrical charge providing continuous cathodic protection.
  • Engine Guardian System® with MPI engines protects the drive from damage from low lubricant levels.

 

 

Bravo One Bravo Two Bravo Three
Maximum Power Capacity 400 HP (295 kW)
Lower Unit Design Performance Torpedo Extended Length Strut Large Rudder Area Twin Prop
Max. Propeller Diameter 1 X 15 1/4 ” 1 X 20” 2 X 16”
Water Inlet Location DWP - Torpedo and Strut Strut Strut
Clutch Type High-Strength Smooth-Shift Cone Clutch with F-N-R
Available Gear Ratios 1.36, 1.50, 1.65:1 1.81, 2.00, 2.20:1 1.81, 2.00, 2.20, 2.43:1
Counter-Rotation Standard Standard Twin Prop
Upper Unit Gear Set Precision Shimmed Assembly with Near-Net Forged Helical Gears
Lower Unit Gear Set Precision Shimmed Assembly Net Forged Bevel Gears
Propshaft Material Heat-Treated Stainless Steel
Standard Exhaust Outlet Through Propeller
Required Propeller Hub Type Flo-Torq II Hub Rubber Hub None for Bravo Three
Recommended Lubricant Mercury High-Performance Gear Lube
Monitoring System Engine-Mounted Lube Monitor w/Audio Warning or Engine Guardian ®
Corrosion Warranty 3-Year, Limited
Housing Construction Corrosion Resistant XK 360 Aluminum Low-Copper Alloy
Corrosion Protection Tri-Paint, Anodes & MerCathode ® Electronic Corrosion Prevention
Anode Type Ultra-Pure Aluminum Anodes or Magnesium Anode Kit
Speedometer Pick-up Integrated Into Lower Housing, Digital Output Optional
Steering System Single Cylinder Power Steering with Anti-Feedback
Steering Range 56 o Range Stop to Stop, Digital Output Optional
U-Joint Type Permalube ® Maintenance-Free
Power Trim System Twin-Cylinder Hydraulic Featuring Power Trim XD ® Kick-up Return
Typical Trim Range -5 o to 11 o -2 o to 14 o
Trim Limit Switch Adjustable Limit Analog or Digital – Engine Dependant
Trailer Limit 46 o 51 o
Trim Hinge Pin Design Permanently Lubricated – No Maintenance Required
Hydraulic Trim Lines Stainless Steel Braided Armor
Drive Coupler Greaseable From Inside Boat
Drive Weight 125 lbs. (57 kg) 137 lbs. (62 kg) 148 lbs. (67 kg)