changing gear ratio

[RickyD]

Ok my boat a 1998 maxum 24' currently has a alpha 1 gen 2 with a ratio of 1.50 if i change this ratio to a 1.67 will i have any problems besides possibly having to change props? Also it has a 305. all help would be appreciated.

[Tech Support]

Their is no 1.67 ratio. I think you are referring to the 1.65. The 1.65 unit will not hold up as well as the 1.47, but other than that you will just have to reprop.

Tech Support