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11-29-2011, 09:00 PM

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Boater8987 You are correct all the 454 alpha packages from merc came with the 1.32 gear ratio.

Thanks. That gives me hope. I can still remember something from 24 yrs ago.

11-29-2011, 10:12 PM

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Boater8987 You are correct all the 454 alpha packages from merc came with the 1.32 gear ratio.

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Thanks. That gives me hope. I can still remember something from 24 yrs ago.

Aha, then it all makes sense. I thought the 1.32 only came on the Alpah SS. Well you learn something everyday. And in that case, your slip is 7%, and that is about as perfect as a slip on that kind of hull gets. Labbing your prop could be an option. The 454/330 is build to run between 4200-4600 rpms, so you are not far off and pretty much out of puff after 4600 rpms.

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