08-19-2008, 04:32 PM
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ShabahZ280 is currently offline
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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My Year: 1999
My Model: Z280 MCC
My Engine: 7.4L MPI Bravo III
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Ouch! That sucks!!! 
I'd stick with a Bravo 3, as it's what you already had. I could be wrong, but switching to a different outdrive might require physical changes, and might even need a new mount in the transom.
You can check out Sterndrive Engineering, they are an aftermarket stern drive maker, their prices tend to be a bit cheaper than OEM Mercruiser.
As far as gear ratio, first find out what your old unit had, and then go from there. I'd try and stick close to it so you retain the same performance as you were used to. Prop-wise, we've got lots of "prop-erly" educated people here (pardon the pun).... Post a thread asking for prop advice, and you'll get all kinds of help!
Let us know what you decide to do, this will help others that get into a situation like this.
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-1999 Mariah Z280 MCC, 7.4L MPI Bravo 3 DuoProp
-2000 Mariah Shabah Z250 Limited Edition, 7.4L MPI, Bravo 1 (Sold, but not forgotten!)
-Formerly known as ShabahZ250
-USCG Licensed 50 Ton Near Coastal Master Captain with Towing Certification
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need new bravo three drive
