Bravo 1 drive

whats the max h.p. you'd put to a bravo 1 drive, 26 ft boat, vee, weighing 4000lbs ?

470 HP

471. I'm a risk taker. :D :D

I believe the rating is under 500.
They are out there pushing 650 and up driven VERY easy out of the hole apparently live a while.
Force Cat last month in powerboat mag had 600+ w/stock B1

I am pushing a 22ft howard offshore with 650hp with stock drive and havent had any problems, just dont get ignorant with it

According to Mercury 2004 Brand Knowledge Product Handbook:
Bravo One: 400HP
Bravo One X: 450HP
Bravo One XR: 575HP/600ft/lbs of torque
I think these are very conservative ratings as I have seen much higher HP through these drives. As others have said, if you take it easy I think you can run over 500 HP through a Bravo One.
On the other hand, if you have over 500 HP, why would you want to take it easy? :eek: :D :D :D

I'm pushing 650HP on a stock Bravo I :D :D
HDD:cool:

Being new to all of this. I see ads for 700-1000hp engines all the time. Even at the LA boat show these were the showcased engines. What kind of drive would you put on the back of these monsters?
Actually, I remember some older threads that talked about "grenading" their outdrive due to too much horsepower.

If you want it to last this the only way to go.
http://www.mercurymarine.com/uploads...IXRdrive_d.gif

Originally posted by hot_diggity_dog
I'm pushing 650HP on a stock Bravo I :D :D
HDD:cool:
HDD, your new avitar has a HP rating off the scale. Those buns look lethal..... :D :D