It starts with the perfect wake, crafted for you. With a forward-facing design, the Mercury MerCruiser® Bravo Four S™ drive takes you through water with unrivaled handling and efficiency while creating the ideal wake for tow sports. Whether you’re at the wheel or the end of a tow rope, the versatility of the Bravo Four S drive combined with innovative SmartTow® features and fun-focused design moves you forward like no other drive before.
The Bravo Four S drive comes equipped with the power to do more with Mercury SmartCraft® digital technologies, including an upgraded Smart Tow® system. Intuitive Smart Tow controls tether surf tab and propulsion together with CZone® ballast control so all you have to do is pick the tow sports activity and determine the perfect speed and wake. The Smart Tow system makes all the necessary adjustments to deliver what you want. On-the-fly changes are just as simple so you can focus on the water in front of you and the surfer behind you. Let the Smart Tow system handle the rest.
The Bravo Four S drive in conjunction with the Smart Tow system provides the ultimate platform for wakesurfing, with speed and surf tab controls designed to handle the ballast and slow speeds necessary for creating a surfable wake. Together with the maneuverability of a steerable drive and extra grip of forward-facing props, the Bravo Four S drive and Smart Tow controls ensure an exhilarating surfing experience.
Surf controls are at your fingertips on a compatible VesselView® display. A convenient control bar makes quick work of adjustments and selecting settings, without limiting access to all the normal features of your multi-function display. Together with intuitive Smart Tow controls, it’s a complete tow sports system, with service and support provided entirely by your authorized Mercury Dealer.
Before the rider can surf the wake, they have to get on it. With five pre-set launch intensities, you can vary between aggressive acceleration for veteran riders and a more subdued start for beginners. Once the intensity is selected, the driver won’t have to worry about leaning too hard on the throttle. The Smart Tow system delivers the perfect experience every time.
Calling on its history of engineering the best-performing, most efficient props in the industry, Mercury went to the drawing board to craft five new props specifically for the Bravo Four S drive. They’re designed to run in a dual contra-rotating configuration with a four-blade prop in front of a three-blade prop, which minimizes cavitation to reduce noise and increase efficiency. Like every Mercury prop, these new models are durable for long-lasting performance
The Bravo Four S drive is compatible with legendary MerCruiser sterndrive engines ranging from 250hp to 430hp. You’ll appreciate the trimmable, steerable drive and reliable, quiet MerCruiser engine performance, whether you’re carving out a wake at 8 mph or cruising into a tranquil cove at sunset. The Bravo Four S drive lets you do more.
Built for ease – from maintenance to maneuvering. Nothing matches the pure torque of 8.2 liters of V8 displacement.
A 6.2-liter V-8 engine with unparalleled torque and acceleration to get you on plane quickly and smoothly.
New standards for the power-to-weight ratio, driver experience, acceleration, durability, and ease of maintenance.
| Gear Ratio | 1.81 |
2 |
2.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gear Shift | F-N-R | F-N-R | F-N-R |
| Controls | Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) | Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) | Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS) |
| Steering | Electro-hydraulic power steering | Electro-hydraulic power steering | Electro-hydraulic power steering |
| Steering Angles | + / - 28° | + / - 28° | + / - 28° |
| Trim System | Power trim and tilt with Active Trim | Power trim and tilt with Active Trim | Power trim and tilt with Active Trim |
| Maximum Trim Range | 16° (-7° to 9° or -2° to 14°) | 16° (-7° to 9° or -2° to 14°) | 16° (-7° to 9° or -2° to 14°) |
| Maximum Tilt Range | 46° (starting at -7°) 51° (starting at -2°) |
46° (starting at -7°) 51° (starting at -2°) |
46° (starting at -7°) 51° (starting at -2°) |
| Propellers | Dual Contra-rotating | Dual Contra-rotating | Dual Contra-rotating |
| Propeller Pitches | 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24, 25.5 | 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24, 25.5 | 19.5, 21, 22.5, 24, 25.5 |
| Exhaust | Through torpedo | Through torpedo | Through torpedo |
| Compatible Engines | 4.5L V6 6.2L V8 8.2L V8 |
4.5L V6 6.2L V8 8.2L V8 |
4.5L V6 6.2L V8 8.2L V8 |
The Bravo Four S forward-facing drive crafts the perfect wake for shaping perfect memories. See how it can power your adventures on the water.
