Pachanga Drive Identification Help
#11
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I had a 1989 Pachanga 27 with twin Bravos. It was an Australian delivery and Australia always received the new offerings from Mercury a little later than in the U.S.
I think cheech is correct, the previous owner didn’t know the difference. A 30 year old boat, I’ll bet he wasn’t the first owner so a simple mistake, and it’s in your favor! Enjoy your Pachanga, great boats
RR
I think cheech is correct, the previous owner didn’t know the difference. A 30 year old boat, I’ll bet he wasn’t the first owner so a simple mistake, and it’s in your favor! Enjoy your Pachanga, great boats
RR
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Thanks again!
Trying to find more information on the Pachanga ... So yes, this boat came with the original title which indicates it was built in 1986 and is a 1987 model year. I read the Bravo drive came along in 1988 ... The 454 Magnum engine was rated at 330hp with an Alpha drive behind it. In 1988 The Magnum got a horsepower increase and the Bravo. Anyone else able to confirm?
So I'm left wondering how my boat came to be ...
Anyone know what ratio came with the 454/Bravo combo?
Trying to find more information on the Pachanga ... So yes, this boat came with the original title which indicates it was built in 1986 and is a 1987 model year. I read the Bravo drive came along in 1988 ... The 454 Magnum engine was rated at 330hp with an Alpha drive behind it. In 1988 The Magnum got a horsepower increase and the Bravo. Anyone else able to confirm?
So I'm left wondering how my boat came to be ...
Anyone know what ratio came with the 454/Bravo combo?
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It would be 1.5:1
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Inotropic (04-07-2021)
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Your original post stated the pachanga was an '88?
What is the last numbers of the HIN ? 86 or 88?
What is the last numbers of the HIN ? 86 or 88?
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I’d say someone blew up their Alpha more than once and converted it to a Bravo boat.
That’s good news, saves you doing it!
RR
That’s good news, saves you doing it!
RR
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speicher lane (04-07-2021)