I am looking at buying a new boat which has several different engine/sterndrive options. Which one should I get?
This is a complex question which doesn't really have a definite answer. It is similar to purchasing a new car and trying to decide which engine or transmission to get. You should look at the pros and cons of each option and decide which features are more important to you for the type of boating you intend to do. Many times, boat manufacturers will have test data available illustrating the performance of the same boat with different power options. Many dealers will be happy to arrange a test drive with different engines.
What are the differences and advantages/comparisons between the Alpha, Bravo One, Bravo Two, and the Bravo Three sterndrives?
Alpha: Rated for engines up to 300 hp and single or twin boats up to 65mph.
Bravo: Rated for engines up to 400 hp.
Bravo X: Rated for engines up to 450 hp.
Bravo Diesel X: Rated for many diesel engines up to 320 hp.
Bravo One XR: Rated for 600 hp.
Bravo Three XR: Rated for 525 hp.
Bravo One: For performance boats in excess of 100 mph with one, two, or three engines.
Bravo Two: For big twin engine boats up to 55 mph.
Bravo Three: For single engine boats up to 65 mph or twin engine boats between 40-65 mph.
What are my choices in the Bravo Family?
- Bravo One: Standard on 4.3 MPI through 496 MAG.
- Bravo One XR: Delete Scorpion 377, 500 EFI, and 585 SCi as these models are no longer offered. Add the 600 SCi in place of the 575 SCi. Also, Bravo One XR is optional with 496 MAG and 496 MAG HO models.
- Bravo Three XR - Optional with 496 MAG, 496 MAG HO, and 525 EFI models.
- SeaCore Models: These packages provide a host of features to provide saltwater corrosion protection. Available with most fuel-injected Bravo packages (except Bravo One XR), SeaCore provides stainless steel and a hard anodized treatment inside and out for comprehensive corrosion protection to the core. This is backed by a four-year limited corrosion warranty for all SeaCore models.
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