SB

In possession of stolen goods is against the law, even if you didn't know it was stolen.

Sorry to the OP that you got ripped off.....that suks !

jtilt

I would say that its possible that the drives were purchased and the new owner has no clue they are stolen. This being said I understand this could be a possibility. So I can only ask that if they are in someone's hands I respect this fact.

Griff

Do not start multiple threads for the same thing in every section. The other 18 threads have been deleted.

jtilt

Only took the advice from another oso member. Member said I would have better luck posting on all manufacturers
Didn't mean to offend anyone. I guess some people may be concerned I'm getting the word out there.

jtilt

I understand I may have overstepped a OSO boundary in posting on 18 separate threads. But this section is a beware and stolen section and my post should be valid.

Hello All, Hope everyone is starting to get prepped for the season.

I am looking for a pair of bravo out drives and hoping we can find them somehow.
Here are the serial numbers
OW242260 and OW242267.
If anyone can find them or let me know if you own them it would be helpful

Your time is greatly appreciated.

scarabman

Were they stolen? From who,where, what? Some additional info might help your cause.

Sydwayz

Where were they taken?
When were they taken?
Were they on a boat when they were taken?
Were they in a shop when they were taken?
What ratio were they?
Bravo 1 (plain), XR, XZ, Z
Swept back design or older squared back design?
Were there any distinguishing marks or accessories? (damage, repair, drive showers, hydraulic steering, upgraded top caps)
Were there any distinguishing graphics or colors?
Were there any upgraded internals?
Do you have any pictures?

My suggestions would be:
-Visit all the shops around your area and print up a flyer with details.
-Surf all of your local Craigslist and similar pages daily, or perhaps use one of the CL search engines to set up alerts.
-Put up a post on your local Craigslist sites with a reward for return "no questions asked." Such will likely get deleted, but keep posting it as those looking for drives will see your ad come up and know there are some stolen ones in the area, and you will have additional eyes looking for you.

Trippin

Good luck, mine got lifted after the thunder run two years ago, the cops couldn't even do a good report cause they had no clue what I was talking about. I had insurance but still, I've got drive locks on em now. I believe I was followed home, I left the boat outside my shop overnight same night to dry after the bath. Next morning, gone didn't even leave me a nut, tie bar and everything. Going to be someone you know or recently met, it's not like these drives can be used for something else or sold for scrap. Serial numbers will be removed, you won't get them back.

Trippin

Since you're on Long Island you should go talk to Mario @ Island Performance Marine, he might get approached by someone wanting to sell a set, that's where I'd start.

Jupiter Sunsation

I would think NEW drives would be more valuable to a buyer than having an "original Mercruiser package"......

My guess is you will get no responses. If someone has them after buying them for a fair price they will likely just use them until they fail. Nobody will want to get in the middle of a possible legal issue for a pair of used bravos especially if they simply bought them as used drives (not knowing the history).