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Designed for high-performance applications, the Bravo One XR features a dual water pickup case, billet aluminum bearing carrier, and heavy-duty propshaft and hub. This recent addition to our drive lineup features the race-proven Bravo One® gear housing packed with heavy-duty components for enhanced reliability and durability. A heavy-duty U-joint, steel chimney, improved thrust bearings, net-forted straight gears, and thicker upper gear floor provide structural integrity to handle more torque. The rear-loading, stainless steel propshaft fits all square-bore Mercury propellers for greater versatility. Standard on HP575 SCi. Optional on HP500 EFI, HP500 Bulldog® and 496 MAG HO.
Drive Features
- Bravo One Gear Housing packed with all-new heavy-duty components.
- Larger U-Joint handles additional torque.
- New Transom Plate Assembly designed for larger U-joint features heavy-duty gimbal assembly.
- Near-Net-Forged, Straight Bevel Gears and redesigned upper gear socket floor for enhanced strength and durability.
- Upgrade Upper-End Thrust Bearings and steel upper gear bearing support.
- Induction Hardened Driveshaft features a larger body for increased torsional strength.
- Custom Billet Aluminum Bearing Carrier.
- Heavy-Duty, Stainliness Steel Propshaft fits all square-bore Mercury proplellers.
- Available with 1.50:1 gear ratio in right-hand and left-hand rotation.
- Dual Water Pickup Gear Case. Designed to enhance reliability for the modern step-hull designs, for boats with elevated engine installations and when operating the drive at high trim angles. New design improves the flow of cooling water to the engine by featuring extra side water inlets. Standard on the Bravo One, Bravo One XZ, and Bravo One XR.
- Power Trim XD with hydraulic memory returns the drive to the preset trim position in the event it comes into contact with underwater objects. A MerCruiser® - exclusive feature standard on all drives.
- Greasable Drive Coupler that is accessible from inside the boat reduces the amount of time your boat is out of the water during routine maintenance. A MerCruiser - exclusive feature standard on all drives.
- 3-Year Limited Corrosion Failure Warranty. A MerCruiser - exclusive feature on all standard production gas and diesel sterndrive and inboard products. All aluminum components are cast with our exclusive XK-360 alloy, which contains very little copper for maximum corrosion resistance. Other corrosion-susceptible parts are built from the highest-grade stainless steel. As part of a demanding 14-step process, each coat of paint is baked on for maximum adhesion, while our exclusive Electro Deposition Priming ensures uniform, complete coverage. Electrostatically applied acrylic powder paint finishes the job.
- Mercathode® protection neutralizes corrosive galvanic electrical currents that can destroy metal components. A MerCruiser - exclusive feature standard on all Bravo™ drives and available as a kit for the Alpha drive.
- Easily Accessible Drive Lube Monitor. Conveniently located atop the engine for easy access and allows the drive lubricant to be checked from inside the boat. A MerCruiser - exclusive feature standard on all sterndrive models.
- Audio Warning System. Alerts boater of low oil pressure, high engine temperature and low drive lubricant. Standard on all MerCruiser models except 3.0L.
Drive available on
550 hp - HP 575 SCi
470 hp - HP500 Bulldog
470 hp - HP500 EFI
425 hp - 496 MAG HO
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