Thornton69
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- Sep 15, 2014
- 1,149
- Boat Info
- 1981 245 SDC
2021 Solar 420
- Engines
- '97 5.7 Bravo 2
'20 Merc 25 EFI Jet
Weird. Was it the 19.5" prop? Our 7000 lb 245 hits 40 mph with a carb'd 5.7 and B2. The drive is 2:1 with a 17.75x21 ss prop. My cousin has a '98 EC250 that came from SR with the same package as mine. It also runs the same numbers.B2 is no tougher than 1 and 3, same upper, Bravo's weak link. Spins a much larger prop, made for heavy boats with no intention of going fast. Had one on a 2000 245 weekender with a 5.0, top speed 32 mph
The B2's are pretty popular up here. Not far behind the B3's. Maybe due to the corrosion issues in their earlier models? Fewer moving parts allowing a heavier shaft and bearings(?) in the bottom was my understanding for being tougher.
My point was based on getting it on the water quick for a "right" price. Can always keep an eye open for another lower down the road if not happy with it.