rough weight of a bravo...

[phragle]

being an Alpha male, I am not used to such things, have to pull a bravo tonite after work, I am guessing in fwd...than pull...but does it weigh much more than an alpha??

 

[Ratickle]

being an Alpha male, I am not used to such things, have to pull a bravo tonite after work, I am guessing in fwd...than pull...but does it weigh much more than an alpha??

Yes...

Don't know how much though. I noticed when I switched out the Empress from Alpha to Bravo though.

 

[Buoy]

Are you just asking if you will be able to "man-handle" it? (I know someone is gonna run with that comment...)
If I were to throw a number on it, I'd guess ~150#.
I can carry mine around, but I'll admit it's not easy (I'm 5'11, 160).
Just physically removing it alone would be extremely difficult.
Two guys - no problem.

 

[phragle]

like make me turn colors lifting it more, or just a little more??

 

[Buoy]

I had to carry mine from a table to the bed of the truck, and I was huffing and puffing, but could get it there.
I cut a notch in a workbench that I can slide it into to stand upright, and I'd either want a bigger dude (thanks Sean), or two guys to set it in there.
Just a pretty awkward shape to be carrying around.

 

[phragle]

sp that would make it quite a bit heavier than an alpha...I can toss an alpha around and put it on/take it off myself.

 

[TCEd]

The Bravo drive is top heavy and wants to tip suddenly if you don't prop it up correctly.
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[scottw]

I would say it weighs less then 100lbs. Pick up a bag of mortar which is 90lbs. and I think it is about the same or less.

 

[mbam]

Alpha is about 100 lbs ship weight, Bravo is 150. The box is probably 10 lbs or so.

That should be easy

 

[Buoy]

Alpha is about 100 lbs ship weight, Bravo is 150. The box is probably 10 lbs or so.

That should be easy

Damn!!! Good estimation on my part. It was just a guess.
But to actually remove the drive, I'd certainly recommend two guys, and a block to support the skeg.
As stated, it's somewhat awkward to handle.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Carrying drives around keeps me in shape. If I couldn't do it alone I would be out of work.

It doesn't have to be in forward like an Alpha. Remove the speedo connector first. You do need to assure the cable disconnects. I have a 6x6 and some assorted wood. If you make a platform with wood under the skeg it helps by holding the weight of the drive while removing and installing.

 

[phragle]

got it off... now any tips for the bellow? I have done several alpha's but never a bravo with the retaining ring deal... just coat the outside with bellows adhessive and tap the metal ring in??

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

It doesn't call for adhesive. There is a puck type driver for the ring. Smear a little soap on it. The bellows has what appears to be 2 grooves on the aft side. The second groove is the one to ride on the lip of the bellhousing.

 

[insanity]

There is a guy on OSO that makes a bellow install tool. He sells them on ebay for around 30 or 40 bucks. His name is whoya on OSO, his ebay name is something similar.