Mhalkett10
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I purchased a 2016 Mercury 60HP 4-stroke with a damaged lower unit which had “12 x 22 and 1.83:1” stamped on it, I purchased a replacement with “13 x 26 and 2.00:1”, I am having issues getting my boat (2016 princecraft holiday dlx WS) to plane with any more than two people and gear on it, cruising speed is fine once I do plane out and the tach reads at about 6200 rpm at WOT (which I know is a bit high) with no audible beeps. My question, is the 2.00:1 my new gearing or can the parts be interchangeable, and how does this impact holeshot and top speed, which I think would decrease holeshot but improve top speed performance, please help, thank you