New Alpha 1 sterndrive so far so good

[Mark Boudreau]

New outdrive installed by marina. Delivery was quick. Gear ratio is 1.94. I wonder why not 1.98 like the original? Paint looks nice but seems to chip easily. Marina used the old cap to cover the bolt head that attaches the zinc skeg. Shouldn't a new one have been included with the outdrive? It sort of takes away from the look of the nice shiny new drive.
Have yet to get the outdrive wet.