Drive Shower?

[bear down]

Yes or no? I have a 496 mag with a Bravo 1. It looks pretty easy to install, should I do it or have someone else do it? If I did do it will it void the warranty? Thanks

[Havasu Cig]

Very easy to install and I don't think you have to worry about the warranty.

[gnarley]

What oil is in that Bravo 1?

[Havasu Cig]

[ April 18, 2003, 03:55 PM: Message edited by: Havasu Cig ]

[Zuumer]

BD,
Strongly recommend the shower if you're running out here where the water is very warm on a day with an air temp of 115 in the summer. Not only will it cool the upper bearing area but it will keep the top of the outdrive clean. Ran one on my Daytona and swear by them. Most folks out here run them also. With the high temps out here in the summer, it is an easy addition to keep the drive cooler. :cool: :cool:

[lovemyultra]

I run one,very easy to install, even if everybody says they dont work it cant possibly make the drive run hotter .cheap insurance

[Hermosa]

I have a new in the box Smirek shower I could sell you for $60.00, half the price of new. I ordered an extra one for a boat I had on order, needless to say, I ended up with a different drive combo, and didn't need the smirek on this one. If you want it, it's here. My shower fits a Bravo or Alpha.

[TCHB]

Easy to install
eeps drive cooler
keep drive clean
Yes put it on.

[Essex502]

Buy it.
Install it.
Forget it.

[Super D]

At what point do you feel a drive shower is necessary? I have an Alpha w/ the 4.3, usually just cruise 'cause the wife doesn't like the go-fast. :confused:

[Essex502]

It can't hurt and will lower the temperature of the drive. Cheap insurance. IMHO

[Zuumer]

Super D:
At what point do you feel a drive shower is necessary? I have an Alpha w/ the 4.3, usually just cruise 'cause the wife doesn't like the go-fast. :confused: SD,
Depends on where you boat. If you're in cooler climates and fresh water without a lot of impurities you probably don't need one. If you boat out here in 110 degrees and fresh water with a high calcium content, you should invest in one. There're really cheap, keep the drive cool and also keep it clean in hotter weather.
:) :) :)
Ron

[acatitude]

hermosa If he dont want it ill buy it from ya. get in touch kenapple11@hotmail.com. Are you going to berryessa on the 10/11 of may? If so I'll get it then Ken

[Hermosa]

Blown, I sold the shower already, sorry. Not sure if I will make it out to Berryessa or not, I think the weather is supposed to be great, but I'm in the middle of a huge-ass house remodel. At the moment, I have no doors, windows or siding... and the roof is off too. If I can sneak away, I'll be there.
[ May 02, 2003, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: Hermosa ]

[acatitude]

ok hermosa sounds like you need to patch up house but what the hell if the suns out

[FastTimmy]

Hermosa, I will be putting that thing on this sunday! Thanks again for a little trust in another board member.
Timmy

[mtndewdrops]

Great thread you have here guys. :D I found some info on this website and determined my BravoIII is a candidate for a drive shower. eek!
DriveShowers.com (http://www.driveshowers.com)
Then I went shopping and found this website offering different types. I prefer the polished stainless cover model over the tube type.
CP Performance Bravo Drive Showers (http://www.cpperformance.com/products/Outdrives/221.asp)
The question is is $149 a good deal? :confused: I didn't find any for $80. frown

[Boozer]

I have an 02 Bayliner With a 4.3 Merc Alpha 1 drive I believe.
Would a drive shower be beneficial to me or am I not making enough power that it would be worthwhile to have a drive shower?