High or low? A brief explanation of what gear ratio means for your boat's performance and efficiency. The post Understanding Your Boat’s Gear Ratio appeared first on Boating Mag.

There are two gear ratios here, a 1:1 ratio like a normal bicycle crank and a 1.5:1 ratio that is automatically engaged if enough torque is applied to the pedals.

Correcting the gear ratio for compatibility with tire size allows engine speed to return to the proper rpm range and the transmission into the correct gear for the speed being traveled (like stock).

Vehicle speed (mph), engine speed (rpm), tire diameter (inches), trans gear ratio, and rear axle gear ratio are all interrelated. If you know four out of five of these values, you can determine ...

The standard gear ratio of any pickup truck is in essence, the as-advertised ratio; meaning it’s the only one that meets the promoted fuel-economy ratings. Your desired payload is within ...

A brief rundown on the differences between high and low gear ratios and what they mean for your boat's performance and efficiency.