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BRAVO TWO
Larger cruiser and nonplaning boat applications require more propeller thrust to get them moving quickly and to keep them moving at slower engine speeds for optimum fuel economy. All Bravo Two® drives will accept up to a 20 in. (50.8 cm) diameter propeller to maximize cruise
efficiency. In addition to improving the planing characteristics of larger boats, the Bravo Two provides significantly higher reverse thrust for greater stopping power and better maneuverability. Besides
its greater physical size to accommodate the larger propeller, the Bravo Two gear housing also employs larger shafts, bearings and near-net gears to handle the higher propeller thrust. All Bravo® drives have been improved to include upgraded thrust bearings and a thicker socket floor in the upper gears, which translates
to increased durability. Different gear ratios are utilized on the Bravo Two to facilitate turning the larger-diameter propeller. The Bravo Two drive also comes standard with the MerCruiser® -exclusive Permalube® U-joints that
eliminate the need for periodic lubrication.
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