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Bruce is Owner and Senior Mechanic of Southeast Marine Services, Inc.  in the Palm Beach, Florida area.    His extensive background, in Marine Mechanical Systems, encompasses both gasoline and diesel engines, air conditioning, and electrical and hydraulic systems.

"Bruce is one of the most 'In Demand' Systems Technicians we have in our area.    His expertise is exceptional!"
(Capt Patrick McCrary, webmaster)





This patented system was designed by and available through.........
MASTRY ENGINE CENTER
Sales 727-522-9471
Service 727-521-4661
Fax 727-527-7013
Sales Order Line 800-545-4574
MASTRY ENGINE CENTER MARINE
DIESEL ENGINES

pleasure-craft power
The Best of the Best - Yanmar Diesel Engines together with MerCruiser Stern Drives
4LH-DTE (170 hp)

4LH-STE (230 hp)


6LY(M)-UTE (315 hp)

6LY(M)-STE (350 hp)
3.45L BRAVO ONE

5.18L BRAVO ONE
PROPELLING SHAFT
POWER RATING (hp/KW)
DISPLACEMENT
(LITRE/CID)
CYLINDERS
BORE & STROKE
COMP. RATIO
170/125
230/169
3.45/210
4-IN LINE
100 x 110
16 to 1
FUEL INJECTION
FULL-THROTTLE rpm
GEAR RATIO
MAX. PROP.
DIAMETER (in)
WEIGHT (LBS.)
D.I.
3300-3500
1.5:1
16
1050
PROPELLING SHAFT
POWER RATING (hp/KW)
DISPLACEMENT
(LITRE/CID)
CYLINDERS
BORE & STROKE
COMP. RATIO
315/231.7
5.18/316
6-IN LINE
3.94 x 4.33
16 to 1
FUEL INJECTION
FULL-THROTTLE rpm
GEAR RATIO
MAX. PROP.
DIAMETER (in)
WEIGHT (LBS.)
D.I.
3300-3500
1.5:1
16
1400
MasForce 4 cyl
MasForce 6 cyl
KEY SELLING FEATURES
210 CU. in ENGINE
316 CU. in ENGINE
Everyone knows merCruiser is the world's leader in marine stern drives and Yanmar Diesel is the world's leader in weight/per horsepower at C.l./per hp ratios. Before, coupling these forces was a fantasy, now through MasForce, it's a reality. "The Best of Both Worlds."

BRAVO ONE DRIVE UNIT
Larger shafts, bearings, gears and universal joint, designed specifically for big-block engines.

Hl-SPEED BRAVO ONE GEAR CASE
Features hydrodynamic shape that reduces drag and resists "blow out" for improved performance.

BRAVO ONE CLUTCH
Located in upper portion of drive unit. Provides high- torque carrying capacity and smooth shift operation.

UNEQUALLED CORROSION PROTECTION/MERCATHODE (OPTIONAL)
All Bravo models feature MerCathode electronic corrosion protection. It automatically guards against galvanic currents that cause corrosion and eliminates the need for frequent replacement of anodes. Bravo models also receive an Electro-Deposition Painting (EDP) process that coats key engine components before assembly to ensure the best possible corrosion protection.

COLOR-CODED SERVICE POINTS
Essential service points are color coded for the easiest possible identification. Yellow for engine oil. Black for drive oil. Blue for coolant. Brown for transmission and power steering fluid.

ADDITIONAL SELLING FEATURES
AUDIO ALARM SYSTEM Warns in the event of oil pressure, water temperature or drive lubricant irregularities occur.

POWER TRIM XD Provides better acceleration, mid- range performance, top-end speed, a smoother ride and improved fuel economy.

INTEGRAL SPEEDOMETER PICKUP The speedometer pickup and hoses are incorporated into the drive unit and transom assembly for more accurate readings. Eliminates remote pickup breakage.

BRAVO ONE COUNTER ROTATION Eliminates need for special left-hand drive in dual installations which helps make replacement parts less expensive and more accessible by allowing use of common parts.

LUBEABLE ENGINE COUPLER Provides for easy lubrication of U-joint shaft splines from inside the boat, without the need to remove the drive unit.

NEW GEAR LUBE MONITOR Engine mounted monitor allows the drive unit lubricant to be checked and filled from inside the boat.

OPTIONAL STAINLESS-STEEL EXHAUST ELBOWS Reduces back pressure for improved performance. Stainless-steel exhaust elbows afford as close to a lifetime system as is available today. Less than 1/2 the weight of cast iron elbows for an improved power to weight ratio.

ENGINE MOUNTED SEAWATER PUMP Allows for ease of service from inside of boat.

HYDRAULIC SHOCK ABSORBERS Cushion the drive unit on impact and "memory system," returns it automatically to preset trim position.

55 amp ALTERNATOR Fully charges battery for dependable starting and extra capacity to handle additional electrical accessories.

OPTIONAL EXTERNAL TILT SWITCH Remote mounting allows for tilting the drive from outside the boat when trailering or launching.

INCREASED ANODE PROTECTION 5 total; 2 anodes added to trim cylinder; 1 to gear case bearing carrier.




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