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

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?

It would be 1.5:1

Your original post stated the pachanga was an '88?

What is the last numbers of the HIN ? 86 or 88?

I misspoke ... I am going gray, ok?

Last two digits of the HIN are "87" --- Title indicates: "Year Built: 1986" -- "Model Year 1987" ... sorry for the misinformation

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