Our latest V8 Bravo MPI sterndrive models are now available with optional Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS). DTS eliminates all helm maintenance and provides silky-smooth shifts for the life of the product. DTS automatically synchronizes multiple engines, provides shift protection and provides SmartStart digital starting. DTS commands can be made from up to three helms to as many as four engines.


Reliability

• ECM 555 fuel and ignition system along with platinum-tipped spark plugs ensure reliable starts and outstanding performance, year after year
• Exclusive Engine Guardian protection senses potential problems and virtually eliminates the chance for engine damage due to overheating, low oil pressure, or low drive lube
• Dry-joint exhaust eliminates the chance for water to enter engine through leaky gaskets
• Water-separating fuel filter helps protect fuel system and engine against damage
• Proven GM cast iron block V8 power for years of reliable operation
• Ceramic coated exhaust elbows better resist high temperature and corrosion
• Brass sea water pump housing improves life and better resists damage from running dry

Performance

• Multi-Port Fuel Injection provides easy starts, cold or hot, and automatically adjusts for changes in temperature, weather, or altitude for terrific performance in any environment
• Two-piece, long-runner intake manifold design improves low and mid-range torque for better acceleration and handling heavy loads
• HVS Ignition with knock control maximizes power and protects against low quality fuels
• Standard anti-feedback power steering helps reduces operator fatigue and makes boat handling a breeze
• Low restriction flame arrestor for added horsepower and torque
• Improved shift system feel along with a 1/3 reduction in shift effort

Easy Ownership

• 3-year/300 hour maintenance interval on many periodic service items saves time and money
• Easy Oil Drain system coupled with convenient remote oil filter location makes oil changes cleaner and makes periodic service simple and less work
• Color-coded service points makes checking fluid levels simple and straightforward
• Operates on easy to find, less expensive 87 octane fuel
• Engine-mounted drive lube monitor for easy lube check or add from inside the boat
• All models come with simple to use water drain systems designed for many boat applications

Technology

• The Digital Throttle and Shift option eliminates push-pull cables resulting in no helm maintenance and silky smooth operation for the life of the product resulting in instant response and greater authority while docking
• Standard features with DTS are: Autosynch of multiple engines, SmartStart, Shift Protection, Multiple Helm capability, and Shadow Mode for triple and quad engine installations
• MerCathode galvanic corrosion prevention system standard on Bravo models, available on Alpha models, offers unmatched active electronic corrosion protection
• MPI engines are designed to display engine information on your choice of analog or SmartCraft digitally-driven gages and displays.