I would say the B1 would be better .

 

The transmissions are the weak point in TRS drive applications, but in 1987, I think they were all B/W transmissions, which were stronger than the Merc trannies (really a one speed Ford C-6). The TRS wan't discontinued because they were a bad drive, they were dropped because they were expensive to build, including the transmission. I have one in a 22 Donzi. The transmission was fried when I bought the boat, but I had it rebuilt, with the extra clutch plate, and the shaft clearance. I was told it should be good to 650 horses.

 

Might be buying a older 357 SR1 Formula(1986). What would be better all around in a 357 SR1 TRS or Bravo 1? The engines will be 454'S 450 HP. Any speed differences or handling with the two? If I redo the transom for bravos I could raise the X-dim! I have newer Bravo drives and transom assemblies or I would need to buy a right hand TRS drive and rebuild the TRS assemblies.

A TRS is a very strong drive just very deep. There was a gent on OSO that bought my complete Bravo setup and put it on his 357 he did raise his X in the process and LOVES it. He is running a pair of 525SC's i believe. his screen name is offshoreratboy. If you do a search you will find out his setup.

 

I would say the B1 would be better .

Just for repairs and finding parts.

 

Will go with the bravos due to many of the points that you all brought up. This boat needs a lot of work but looking forward to it. Should be receiving the boat next month.

 

Will go with the bravos due to many of the points that you all brought up. This boat needs a lot of work but looking forward to it. Should be receiving the boat next month.

PICS MAN PICS :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

 

Pics will be coming soon. Dont look like much now but it will. Maybe I should say is that all old school formulas look great in any condition.

 

Being the owner of a 375 Stinger with TRS drives,, I'd suggest working with the Bravo's. They are a TON lighter,,shorter,, and TRS drives are getting rarer than moon rocks. I was lucky to find a pair of Trs very near home when I was looking,, but I was just about ready to tear everything out and switch to B1's.

 

this one?

 

I think either way you would be fine, but I believe the TRS is a stronger drive, and better for a heavy boat. The parts are no longer made, but still readily available if you know where to look. They shift really smooth, and if you add big power, you can always go to konrad drives which bolt up to the trs transom.

Bravos' are nice, lighter, cheaper, easy to find used, etc. Shorty lowers available.

 

The TRS is a stronger drive , but I'd opt for a Bravo 1X or XR drive . You'll gain extra room with less weight to boot . TRS parts are hard to find , depends on where you live . You probably need a new transom anyway
so it's a good time to convert .

 

this one?

No, it is in FL originally from Conn. Will post some pics when I can get a chance to take some.

 

Alright here are some pic's. Just remember this boat has been sitting for 7 to 9 years not real sure. It sure is a shame for a beatiful Formula to be in this condition.

 

bottom

 

bottom

 

bottom #3

 

port engine

 

starboard engine

 

couldn't get far enough away so there is 2 pics

bow

 

Stern

 

deck

 

that makes me sick uke:

 

run forest run

 

That's a lot of work ahead of you. Good luck!

 

I hope you got that baby for close to free!! That poor thing needs some serious work all around!

Good luck with her!