Hello.
I'm considering purchasing my first starter boat. It's a 1985 Citation 19ft bow rider. The engine is an OMC 2.5L. The outdrive on the boat is an OMC Sterndrive 800. From my reading, it's the 400 that is supposed to be paired with the 2.5L as it has smaller gears in the lower unit which matches the weaker engine.
My question is: Is there a problem with having the 800 and it's larger gears matched with 2.5L engine? I'm assuming that with this pairing, the boat may not have the same acceleration from stand still, but may have a faster top-end speed?
Is there a greater risk of damage to either the outdrive or the engine? Your advice is greatly appreciated! Also, if I get my hands on a 400, would it be easy to change?
Thank you very much for your help.
-Chris
I'm considering purchasing my first starter boat. It's a 1985 Citation 19ft bow rider. The engine is an OMC 2.5L. The outdrive on the boat is an OMC Sterndrive 800. From my reading, it's the 400 that is supposed to be paired with the 2.5L as it has smaller gears in the lower unit which matches the weaker engine.
My question is: Is there a problem with having the 800 and it's larger gears matched with 2.5L engine? I'm assuming that with this pairing, the boat may not have the same acceleration from stand still, but may have a faster top-end speed?
Is there a greater risk of damage to either the outdrive or the engine? Your advice is greatly appreciated! Also, if I get my hands on a 400, would it be easy to change?
Thank you very much for your help.
-Chris