Gear ratio reference

1997 Mercury 18 HP 2-Stroke Gear Ratio

Exact Model / Lower Unit Ratio

Listed gear-ratio data for 1997 Mercury 18 HP 2-Stroke outboards. Match your exact model and lower unit; some models may have more than one gearcase configuration.

1997 Mercury 18 HP 2-Stroke

Listed ratio values: 2.00:1

Model Gear ratio
1995-ERA 2.00:1

Use the ratio that matches your exact outboard model and lower unit, then enter it in the PropSlip calculator.