Bravo One XR I.T.S.
The performance of Mercury Racing and Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives, outfitted with Bravo One XR drives, is leveraged with the Mercury Racing Integrated Transom System (ITS). The ITS, now available as an accessory from Mercury Racing, enhances overall boat drive height flexibility while making the transom more aesthetically pleasing and simplifying installation. The ITS features integral power steering cylinders and a lightweight, removable plastic cover which allows access to concealed hydraulic steering lines and trim lines. ITS upgrades to the Bravo One XR drive include a new upper housing cover and rear drive cap with built-in tie-bar attachment.
The gimbal bracket assembly has been strengthened with addendum ears for the attachment of the integral steering cylinders. Trim and steering cylinders, multi-mounted to the gimbal ring, transfer stress loads back to the transom, increasing strength and durability. A built-in seven-inch setback improves boat running attitude in select applications.
Features & Benefits:
Built-in 7" setback.
Lengthened heavy-duty XR drive input shaft.
Integral hydraulic twin-ram power steering.
Built-in electronic trim and tilt.
Trim and steering rams, multi-mounted to the gimbal ring, transfer load back to transom - increasing strength and durability.
New drive cover aids in drive cooling.
New rear drive cap features built-in tie-bar attachment.
Available with Mercury Racing engine packages outfitted with Bravo One XR, Bravo One XR Sport Master and Bravo One XR Short Sport Master drives.
The above is from Merc's website...
Basically it is a 7" Standoff Box with intergrated hydraulic steering...It makes for a very clean and less busy backend on a stern drive setup...When I was going to do a Teague setup on a boat we were thinking of, the manufacture recommended a different aftermarket stand-off due to its longer length and torsional shaft that could withstand the higher 800hp; the merc is great for a 500-600hp setup, but if you want to run more HP, get longer length and leverage go with an Imco or other standoff with beefier external steering...if you look close below you can see the profile of the ITS below...the hydraulic steering arms are located near the bottom of the box.....
[ August 23, 2003, 06:19 PM: Message edited by: mbrown2 ]